Indiana high school basketball player rankings: Top 10 in-state prospects in Class of 2028

Indianapolis Star

10-07-2025

Disclaimer: This list is bound to change. Prospect rankings for players with just one year of high school basketball experience is always difficult (some of the best players in this class likely have not even played varsity yet). But it is a starting point.
Here are the top-10 prospects — ranked primarily on college potential, along with production as a high school player — by Preps Insider Kyle Neddenriep (this does not include players who have left state for prep school):
The 6-5 Washington is an outstanding talent who picked up his first offer last month from Purdue. Matt Painter usually knows what he is doing when it comes to making early offers. Washington was maybe the most productive of any freshman in the state, averaging 14.5 points per game for a 4A team that finished 19-5. Washington, who had an opportunity to try out with Team USA U16 team in May, is averaging 16.1 points per game on the Adidas 3SSB circuit with his Indiana Elite team on 39.2% shooting from 3.
The 6-4 Coolman can really play. He was one of the standouts of the Top 100 Underclass Showcase last month despite playing against older competition. Coolman averaged 15.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.8 assists as a freshman for a Class 4A Penn team that finished 16-9. He shot 40.6% (52-for-128) from the 3-point line and 92% from the free-throw line. Coolman already has offers from Coastal Carolina and Purdue Fort Wayne. He is averaging 9.4 points and 2.8 assists while shooting 42% from the 3-point line playing alongside Washington this spring.
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The 6-6 Lampley possesses the type of talent that could make him a top-50 national prospect (ESPN had him ranked No. 24 in its initial rankings in May). He picked up an offer from Rutgers prior to his freshman season at Lawrence Central. Lampley only played in a three games with the Bears (3.3 ppg, 2.7 rebounds) before leaving the team with older brother Kenneth and eventually transferring to Pike. Lampley's upside is high enough to put him No. 1 on this list with a strong sophomore season.
The 6-4 Leggett was the MVP of the Futures Game last month, going for 24 points on 10-for-13 shooting, including 4-for-6 from 3. He also had nine rebounds, three steals and two assists. Leggett averaged 14.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.5 assists as a freshman for a Class 2A Blackford team that finished 14-10. Leggett shot 31.7% (26-for-82) from the 3-point line.
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The 6-5 Gilbert, a transfer from Warren Central, is going to be a big piece of the Wildcats' team this season alongside seniors Brennan Miller, Cam Webster and Duke Karnes. Gilbert is long and can extend his offensive game to the 3-point line. Gilbert is capable of being a really good player the next three years for Lawrence North.
The 6-3 guard averaged 15.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 1.3 assists per game for the Class 4A Pirates, who went 7-19. Hardiman shot 33% (31-for-94) from the 3-point line. He was one of the standout players of the Futures Game last month, scoring 18 points on 4-for-5 shooting from the 3-point line.
The 6-6 Bowling averaged 9.2 points and 3.6 rebounds as a freshman, shooting 62% from the field and 69% from the free-throw line. He was one of the standout players at the Charlie Hughes Shootout, leading his young team to a 2-2 record.
The 6-3 Clark was one of HSE's best players at the end of last season, including putting up 10 points, two rebounds and two steals in a close sectional loss to Noblesville. Clark averaged 4.9 points and 2.3 rebounds on the season, shooting 52% from the field.
The 6-7 Basila was one of just six freshmen invited to the Top 100 Underclass Showcase, which says a lot about his talent. The native of the Congo arrived in Chesterton in January and certainly looks the part of a Division I player. I would expect him to make a big jump going into his sophomore season and beyond.
The 6-5 Harris is a different type of athlete who can make the highlight plays. In his first varsity season, he averaged 5.5 points and 3.0 rebounds for a Lutheran team that finished 8-16. Harris has the ability to jump up this list.
∎ Davis Baker, Lawrence North: The 5-11 Baker will be an outside shooting threat for the Wildcats to go with the established players.
∎ Will Davison, New Palestine: Averaged 3.8 points and shot 41.7% from the 3-point line on a 26-win team that played in the 3A semistate.
∎ Jaxson Delaney, Cathedral: The 6-5 Delaney, the son of Cathedral coach Jason Delaney, will run the floor, rebound and play hard. Had a good showing at Charlie Hughes Shootout.
∎ Rayveon Fetz, Mississinewa: The 5-10 guard was one of the top scoring freshmen in Class 2A, averaging 12.9 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.0 assists, shooting 39% from 3.
∎ Jaylin Foster, Scecina: The 6-4 Foster averaged 9.6 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.6 blocked shots per game as a freshman.
∎ Kyan Hudson, Eastern Greene: The 6-1 Hudson was the top scoring freshman in Class 2A last season, averaging 16.1 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.0 assists.
∎ Jaxson Johnson, Muncie Central: The 6-2 guard was one of the top freshmen scorers in 4A, averaging 11.2 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists for an 8-16 team.
∎ Ishmael Kiteka, Cloverdale: The 6-8 Kiteka averaged 13.2 points, 11.2 rebounds and 4.3 blocked shots per game for the 9-15 Clovers.
∎ Niles Knox, Angola: The 6-4 Knox, a strong interior player, averaged 13.7 points and 6.9 rebounds as a freshman for a 15-8 team.
∎ Bryce LaCross, Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian: The 6-3 guard averaged 7.1 points and 3.0 rebounds and shot 41.5% (51-for-123) from the 3-point line.
∎ Teagan Leonard, North Vermillion: The 5-11 Leonard averaged 20.5 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.1 assists, shooting 48% from the 3-point line.
∎ Lavell Love, Decatur Central: The 6-1 Love averaged 7.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.2 steals for the Hawks.
∎ Josh McBride, Norwell: McBride averaged 12.6 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.9 steals per game as a freshman for Norwell, helping his team to a 12-12 season.
∎ Bishop Moore, Beech Grove: The 6-6 Moore averaged 11.0 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.2 blocked shots for an 8-17 team.
∎ D.J. Nash, Kokomo: The 6-3 Nash averaged 9.8 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists as a freshman for the Wildkats.
∎ Drake Sefton, Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian: The 6-3 guard averaged 5.6 points and 4.5 rebounds, shooting 10-for-20 from the 3-point line.
∎ Daniel Thomas, Tri-West: The 5-9 guard averaged 9.1 points and shot 37.9% from the 3-point line for the Bruins.
∎ Jaece Vogt, West Lafayette: The 6-5 Vogt averaged 7.8 points and 3.3 rebounds as a freshman on 52% shooting from the 3-point line.
∎ Quintyn Voltz, Princeton: The 6-1 Voltz led Decatur Central in scoring, averaging 12.0 points, 2.2 assists and 1.6 steals for the Hawks. He transferred to Princeton.
∎ Jordan Yates, Tindley: The 6-3 Yates averaged 8.4 points and 8.2 rebounds as a freshman at Shortridge, shooting 29% from the 3-point line (23-for-79).