Pendleton was the beneficiary of adding Grace Lee Grace Lee 5'8" | SF/SG Pendleton Heights | 2027 IN (2027) from Shenandoah and Sami Brunk Sami Brunk 5'7" | SG Pendleton Heights | 2027 IN (2027), formerly homeschooled, to this past season’s roster. They accounted for just over 10 points, 6 rebounds, 4 1/2 assists, and 3 steals per game. Adding Ella from Fishers offers them a talented, skilled, and versatile guard who can play on the wings and score at all three levels, or she can play on the ball and facilitate when necessary. Her size and strength should definitely help the Arabian backcourt and help replace the graduated Olivia Jones (2026).

Ella Burleson Ella Burleson 5'8" | CG/PG Pendleton Heights | 2028 State IN is one of the purest scorers and shooters to watch in the grassroots scene. The IBC shooting guard has the ability to heat up quickly and completely change the momentum of a game with her offensive production. Her confidence and shot-making ability immediately stand out whenever she is on the floor.

Burleson does an excellent job creating space for her shot and consistently knocks down perimeter jumpers at a high level. She can score off the catch, off movement, and off the dribble which makes her difficult to defend. Beyond the scoring, she also understands how to play within the flow of the offense and makes smart decisions with the basketball.

What makes her even more dangerous is the effort she brings defensively and her willingness to compete. Burleson has the type of offensive game that college coaches are always searching for because shooters who can stretch the floor are extremely valuable in today’s game. Expect her recruitment stock to continue rising.

Ella Burleson Ella Burleson 5'8" | CG/PG Pendleton Heights | 2028 State IN is doing a great job running the point for this very talented 16U 3SSB group. She plays with a lot of freedom and confidence, which allows her to truly showcase her skill set. What stands out most is her ability to balance scoring and playmaking she shoots the basketball at a high level while also being able to attack the rim effectively. That combination makes her a tough guard to defend, especially as a primary ball handler.

She continues to show growth in her decision-making and overall control of the game, which is exactly what you want out of a point guard leading a high-level team. Her ability to create her own shot while also getting her teammates involved adds a lot of value to her game.

Pendleton Heights is getting a very talented point guard who fits well with their program’s future. With the recent announcement that Pendleton will be playing in the Hall of Fame Classic, Ella will have even more opportunities to compete on a big stage. She should add important depth to the guard position, especially with the graduation of Olivia Jones Olivia Jones 5'9" | SG/SF Pendleton Heights | 2026 State IN . As she continues to develop and perform against strong competition, she’s definitely a player who should start picking up more offers throughout the spring and summer.

Sophomore guard Ella Burleson Ella Burleson 5'8" | CG/PG Pendleton Heights | 2028 State IN  has been effectively running both the point guard and shooting guard positions for the Tigers—a challenging task that requires both distributing the ball and creating her own scoring opportunities. She is currently averaging 8.6 points per game along with 3 assists and is shooting an impressive 48% from beyond the arc. Those numbers are especially notable given the dual responsibilities she carries on the floor. In addition to her offensive contributions, Burleson brings energy and excitement with her defensive effort, consistently making plays that spark the team. Her ability to balance scoring, playmaking, and leadership makes her a key part of Fishers’ backcourt. As the season progresses, she is poised to continue being a significant offensive threat while guiding this young team toward success.

Ella was a dynamic combo-guard for Team 4 at the Sophomore ID Camp. She switched hands confidently and shielded the ball against pressure, causing defenders to foul. Ella dished a nice dump-off pass to the post for an assist and kept the forwards involved on offense. She made a great adjustment to catch a pass and used a quick spin move to score off two feet. Ella wasn’t afraid to pull it from beyond the arc. She buried a triple off the bounce in the slot and added an and-one three-pointer through contact on the wing. Ella pursued rebounds on both ends and scored a put-back. Her active defense caused deflections and created steals. She created space with her dribble and attacked downhill to drop in a floater.

Ella emerged on the high school basketball scene last year, gaining valuable experience with the Fishers Varsity team and learning to adjust to the pace of high school play. This past summer, she made significant strides at the Charlie Hughes Showcase and continues to improve, thriving in the physical aspects of the game. Ella is beginning to draw Division I interest and is expected to receive offers in the near future. Her ability to knock down shots from the wing makes her a valuable offensive contributor for Fishers in the upcoming season.