Ohio vs Indiana- Off the Bench

(From Prep Girls Hoops Indiana's main writer Brandon Bradley) “In the spirit of fun and entertainment, one of our content directors at the Prep Network headquarters in Minneapolis had the idea of creating "paper" rivalries with neighboring states. Knowing that Indiana plays Kentucky in the annual IBCA/IndyStar All-Star series each June, it was proposed to Jim Dabbelt (Senior Editor, Prep Girls Hoops Ohio) and I to create a series of articles this week highlighting what would happen if Indiana and Ohio were to get together in a border war rivalry game. The biggest difference between our traditional Indiana/Kentucky rivalry and this one with Ohio is that we can incorporate anyone from any of the four graduating classes currently in high school. With that said, Jim and I agreed to picking 15 kids from across each of our states.”   Jim on picking Ohio's best- even teams with outstanding starting lineups, you have to have a strong bench to compete in this kind of a game! There still 5 very outstanding quality kids left to look at including this next group of players who would be coming in off the bench as key subs for the Ohio squad! Remember, this is not based on taking the top 15 ranked kids, this is just a cohesive group that I've put together to compete against Indiana and a mythical battle of the border! So for now, a look at five more key subs coming off the bench for the Ohio stars!    This state champion knows one thing, and that's how to win. Athletic tall wing who can score in multiple ways, very smart with an intelligent basketball IQ with a drive and desire to compete and win. Good defender, can guard multiple positions. Great basketball genes in the family and she looks to leave her legacy at Portsmouth.  Sienna will continue her basketball career at Ohio University next fall. She would be a nice solid fit for this Ohio squad.     Residing in Northeast Ohio, Sidney brings one huge attribute with her game. She can light you up from anywhere on the floor. She is averaging close to 30 points per game this season and there's no doubt that she would bring a huge bonus to this already loaded Ohio team. Excellent pure shooter with elevation, good handles and can score off the dribble. Good catch and shoot, great range and immediate points when she comes in the game. She's a highlight reel with the basketball.     Abbie is a junior who has committed to Marshall, she has an outstanding strong physical frame, which not only allows her to score at the rim against contact, she also has good range from the perimeter, can put the ball on the floor with good footwork, finish mid range and she does a great job on the boards. As a sophomore she led Ohio in scoring and now as a junior, she's averaging over 25 per game.      Dealt with an ankle injury this season, but when healthy she's one of the most complete players in Ohio in the 2028 class. Can play the point with good court vision, able to make the right pass. Solid range, can knock down the three from behind the arc . Can get into the paint and knock down the floater or finish strong with the rim. Defensively she is long and athletic, can pressure you into mistakes. Can get the entire offense involved. She seems to rise her game up in big situations.     She is the number one ranked 2029 in the state of Ohio, and this young lady has been catching attention ever since she stepped foot onto a high school floor. Following in the footsteps of her talented sister, Bella is one of the most complete players on this fantasy roster. She has great length which has allowed her to defend the passing lanes and create havoc, and come up with deflections. She runs the floor well and can finish it all three phases of the game. The ceiling is unlimited for her. she is just mega talented!

(From Prep Girls Hoops Indiana's main writer Brandon Bradley)
“In the spirit of fun and entertainment, one of our content directors at the Prep Network headquarters in Minneapolis had the idea of creating "paper" rivalries with neighboring states. Knowing that Indiana plays Kentucky in the annual IBCA/IndyStar All-Star series each June, it was proposed to Jim Dabbelt (Senior Editor, Prep Girls Hoops Ohio) and I to create a series of articles this week highlighting what would happen if Indiana and Ohio were to get together in a border war rivalry game. The biggest difference between our traditional Indiana/Kentucky rivalry and this one with Ohio is that we can incorporate anyone from any of the four graduating classes currently in high school. With that said, Jim and I agreed to picking 15 kids from across each of our states.”