IBCA Shootout Preview: Pools K-O
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This week marks the NCAA’s second year for a “scholastic live period” in June, when prospects are allowed to participate in individual and team events operated by either their state’s association or their state’s coaches’ association. In Indiana, the IHSAA allows the IBCA to operate said events, and last year the Top-100 individual showcase and the team showcase went over very well with college coaches, as Indiana was one of just 18 states to take advantage of the “scholastic live period”.
On Friday & Saturday, June 14 & 15, the IBCA will host the second annual Charlie Hughes team showcase for girls at a combination of Hamilton Southeastern High School, plus Mt. Vernon (Fortville) High School and Middle School. 93 teams from around the state have chosen to participate, with games beginning as early as 9:00 a.m. Friday morning. Below is a quick look at the teams in Pools K through O, with a top prospect for each team, a “sleeper” prospect or top newcomer for each team, and one player from each pool to especially keep an eye on.
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POOL K | TOP PROSPECT | TOP SLEEPER or NEWCOMER |
Austin | Brynn Owens Brynn Owens 5'7" | CG Austin | 2026 State IN (2026) | Ally Davidson (2026) |
Borden | Ava Wheeler Ava Wheeler 6'0" | SF Borden | 2026 State IN (2026) | Emma Hart Emma Hart 5'10" | PF Borden | 2026 IN (2026) |
Cathedral | Jaeda Wilson Jaeda Wilson 5'7" | CG Cathedral | 2025 State IN (2025) | Precious Anuka (2026) |
Crown Point | Sophie Hart Sophie Hart 5'11" | PF Crown Point | 2026 IN (2026) | Ava Richie (2028) |
Ft. Wayne Northrop | Swynn Jackson Swynn Jackson 5'10" | SG Fort Wayne Northrop | 2026 State IN (2026) | Niamyah Anderson (2027) |
KEEP AN EYE ON…Northrop Junior-to-be forward Khala Williams-Thomas Khala Williams-Thomas 5'10" | SF Fort Wayne Northrop | 2026 State IN (2026). Khala is one of the best athletes in the entire state, regardless of class, and her bounce, coupled with her start & stop ability, is at another level. She has grown skillfully over the years, but she’s still alternating at times between mid-post and perimeter play, however the talent is real. During the 2023-2024 season, she posted 8 games in the 20s, including a 38-point outburst against Wayne High School. She is aggressive, tough-nosed, and she can defend three positions.
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POOL L | TOP PROSPECT | TOP SLEEPER or NEWCOMER |
Charlestown | Chesney Jackson Chesney Jackson 6'0" | PF Charlestown | 2027 State IN (2027) | Natalie Gagnon (2026) |
Decatur Central | Havana Thompson Havana Thompson 5'9" | SG Decatur Central | 2027 State IN (2027) | Skyla Akers-Richards Skyla Akers-Richards 6'0" | PF Decatur Central | 2027 State IN (2027) |
Ft. Wayne Snider | Zyann Phinezy Zyann Phinezy 5'8" | SF Fort Wayne Snider | 2025 IN (2025) | Janaya Cooper Janaya Cooper 5'10" | PF Snider Highschool | 2028 IN (2028) |
Marquette Catholic | Laniah Davis Laniah Davis 5'8" | SG Marquette Catholic | 2026 State IN (2026) | Livia Balling (2025) |
Norwell | Vanessa Rosswurm Vanessa Rosswurm 5'9" | SF Norwell | 2026 State IN (2026) | Addison Norris (2026) |
KEEP AN EYE ON…the entire Snider Panthers team. Following the graduation of talented guards Jordyn Poole and Joh’nea Donahue, plus 6-3 post Tia Phinezy, I’ll be curious to see who steps up and leads this season. The Panthers do have a nice 2025 class, led by wings Zyann Phinezy Zyann Phinezy 5'8" | SF Fort Wayne Snider | 2025 IN (2025) and Kyra Parker Kyra Parker 5'9" | SF Fort Wayne Snider | 2025 IN (2025), post Saniah Sandlin Saniah Sandlin 6'0" | C Fort Wayne Snider | 2025 IN (2025), and forward Brie Barnes Brie Barnes 5'9" | SF Fort Wayne Snider | 2025 IN (2025). Additionally, incoming Freshman wing/forward Janaya Cooper Janaya Cooper 5'10" | PF Snider Highschool | 2028 IN (2028) is extremely athletic and has already picked up a lot of Division-I interest. The Panthers will use a collaborative effort this season to remain competitive.
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POOL M | TOP PROSPECT | TOP SLEEPER or NEWCOMER |
Bloomington South | Julia Lashley Julia Lashley 5'11" | SF Bloomington South | 2026 State IN (2026) | Audrey Craft Audrey Craft 5'9" | SG Bloomington South | 2026 IN (2026) |
Evansville North | Brooke Silva Brooke Silva 5'9" | SG Evansville North | 2027 IN (2027) | Maddy Knies Maddy Knies 6'1" | C Evansville North | 2025 IN (2025) |
Mt. Vernon (Fortville) | Gabby Thomas (2027) | Addison Bucksot (2025) |
Parke Heritage | Emma Simpson Emma Simpson 5'7" | PG Parke Heritage | 2025 State IN (2025) | Addilee Jenkins Addilee Jenkins 5'9" | SF Parke Heritage | 2025 IN (2025) |
Rensselaer Central | Taylor Van Meter Taylor Van Meter 5'11" | SF Rensselaer Central | 2025 State IN (2025) | Courtney Mathew Courtney Mathew 5'10" | SG Rensselaer Central | 2027 State IN (2027) |
KEEP AN EYE ON…Rensselaer Central Junior-to-be wing Kamri Rowland Kamri Rowland 5'8" | SG Rensselaer Central | 2026 State IN (2026). The 5-8 “Swiss Army Knife” was highly productive as a Sophomore, and she helped the Bombers to a near-perfect record at 22-2. They return their top four players and look to make a deep playoff run in 2024-2025. Rowland is strong, physical, but athletic on the wing. She can handle the ball and initiate the offense, she can get downhill North/South to score at the basket, plus she has some touch outside. She’s also willing to battle guards, wings, and forwards defensively.
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POOL N | TOP PROSPECT | TOP SLEEPER or NEWCOMER |
East Central | Meredith Sizemore (2025) | Anna Black (2026) |
Heritage Christian | Joslyn Marshall Joslyn Marshall 5'9" | CG Heritage Christian | 2025 State IN (2025) | Trinity Taylor Trinity Taylor 5'11" | PF Heritage Christian | 2026 IN (2026) |
Linton-Stockton | Addisyn McKee Addisyn McKee 5'6" | SG Linton-Stockton | 2025 IN (2025) | Jaycee Archer (2028) |
Northview | Carlee Schrader Carlee Schrader 5'9" | SG Northview | 2027 IN (2027) | Brenna Stallcop Brenna Stallcop Northview | 2026 IN (2026) |
Princeton | Ailie Taylor Ailie Taylor 5'5" | CG Princeton | 2026 IN (2026) | Nya Dame Nya Dame 5'3" | PG Princeton | 2026 IN (2026) |
KEEP AN EYE ON…Princeton Junior-to-be combo guard Ailie Taylor Ailie Taylor 5'5" | CG Princeton | 2026 IN (2026). The Tigers posted an impressive 19-5 record in 2023-2024, despite rarely playing anyone over about 5-foot-7. Now, two of their top three players have graduated, leaving Taylor to lead the Tigers into the future. She has all the tools to do so, as she can handle the ball, initiate, create, and facilitate as a point guard, plus she has touch outside or can get to the basket to score it as a ‘2’. She is strong, tough-nosed, hard-working, and entertaining to watch. Look for her numbers to steadily increase.
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POOL O | TOP PROSPECT | TOP SLEEPER or NEWCOMER |
Brownstown Central | Sophie Wischmeier Sophie Wischmeier 5'9" | SF Brownstown Central | 2026 IN (2026) | Claire Brock Claire Brock 6'0" | PF Brownstown Central | 2027 State IN (2027) |
Lafayette Central Catholic | Carley Barrett Carley Barrett 5'9" | SG Lafayette Central Catholic | 2025 State IN (2025) | Brook Thompson (2028) |
North Decatur | Madi Allen Madi Allen 5'9" | SG North Decatur | 2025 State IN (2025) | Sydney Rohls (2025) |
Whitko | Jayma Stonebraker Jayma Stonebraker 5'7" | SG Whitko | 2027 IN (2027) | Adriyanna Phillips (2025) |
KEEP AN EYE ON…Brownstown Central Junior-to-be wing/forward Sophie Wischmeier Sophie Wischmeier 5'9" | SF Brownstown Central | 2026 IN (2026). The 5-9 Wischmeier stepped up in a variety of ways this season, helping the Lady Braves to a State Runner-Up finish in Class 2A. On a small school schedule, like Brownstown will predominantly play, Sophie is able to play some interior forward, she can stand out in the mid-post as a shooter/scorer, and she can step outside, knock down the occasional 3-pointer, plus she can defend bigger guards and wings. She’s a balanced all-around athlete, and she is still somewhat under-the-radar as a prospect.
The featured image is of Libby Blythe Libby Blythe 5'11" | PF Evansville North | 2025 State IN (2025) of Evansville North High School.
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