The Northern Illinois commit did not disappoint when she came to Indianapolis. She put on a show against one of the best and youngest teams from Southern Indiana, proving why she’s one of the top guards in her class. A smooth lefty with a clean jump shot and a quick first step, she was able to get to the rim consistently and score at all three levels.

She led her team in nearly every statistical category, which naturally puts pressure on her shoulders—but she handled that pressure with poise. She’s used to being defended with the type of intensity that East Central brought, and she responded with confidence and maturity.

Northwest Indiana has several high-level 2026 players, and she continues to make a strong case as one of the best in the region and a rising standout across the state.

Indiah Hutchinson Indiah Hutchinson 5'11" | SF Hammond Central | 2026 State IN has established herself as one of the top guards in Northwest Indiana, known for her versatility and natural scoring ability. A left-handed guard who is just as comfortable going right, she poses a challenge for defenders with her ability to score in a variety of ways. Whether attacking the basket, creating off the dribble, or finishing through contact, Hutchinson consistently finds ways to put points on the board. Her impact at Hammond Central has been felt since her freshman season, helping elevate the program to new heights. Last year, she led the team in scoring at 15.5 points per game while also leading in field goal percentage, rebounds, blocks, and free throws made. Her well-rounded production was a major factor in Hammond Central capturing the school’s first-ever Sectional Championship. Heading into this season, Hutchinson will once again be the centerpiece of Hammond Central’s success as they look to defend their title and push for another postseason run. With her scoring ability, leadership, and proven track record, she’s firmly in the conversation for Northwest Indiana Player of the Year.

If you have not had the opportunity to see Indiah play yet, you are missing out. She is an athletically strong forward who can operate in the mid-post as a ‘4’, plus she can play in transition like a point forward. She has a solid handle, she can get downhill with her left easily, and she absorbs contact and finishes at all three levels in a variety of ways. Additionally, she can post double-digit rebounds most games, and she is a versatile and crafty defender. She can sit down and defend some guards, plus she can outplay her own size inside.

Indiah is one of the most under-recruited talents in Indiana. She has a strong, athletic frame, she is a talented run & jump athlete, and she plays with tremendous versatility. She is strong enough to rebound, defend, and post up around the block, she is outstanding scoring the ball in the mid-post, but she can also get out and go in transition and act as a point forward. She plays with a nice motor, has a little touch outside, and can defend some guards, wings, and forwards. She averaged 17.3 points and 3.3 steals last season.

Indiah is one of the most talented athletes in the state in the 2026 class, and while the class is loaded, I still feel like more people should be talking about her. She is strong & physical, she can get out and go North/South, plus she has some shiftiness and bounce to her as well. She has solid ball skill and can play a point forward role, but she can also play in the mid-post, take smaller defenders to the block, rebound from anywhere on the floor, and defend multiple positions. To me, she has some similarities to maybe a younger Alyssa Thomas (Connecticut Sun) stylistically.

Indiah is one of the best prospects in the entire state who few people know much about. She has a strong, athletic frame, length, plus she can run & jump with just about anyone. She plays with a motor, is coachable, plus she willingly defends three positions equally well. Offensively, she can act as a slashing/scoring wing, a point forward, or she can even play an undersized ‘4’ role if a team wants to play “small ball”.