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Director of @PrepHoops Prospect Index · Marketing for @PrepNetwork · 11+ years scouting

Brownsburg, IN
Joined March 2009
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Eric Gardner
5 years
This is the yearly reminder that NAIA basketball in Indiana is stellar. 6 teams have made it into the NAIA DII National Tournament: Indiana Wesleyan IU-East Bethel Marian Indiana Tech IU-Kokomo
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Eric Gardner
6 years
Semistates: 4A: South Bend Riley vs. Carmel 4A: Warren Central vs. New Albany 3A: Culver Academy vs. New Castle 3A: Evansville Bosse vs. Danville 2A: Westview vs. Oak Hill 2A: Scecina vs. Forest Park 1A: Blackhawk Christian vs. Southwood 1A: Morristown vs. Barr-Reeve
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Eric Gardner
7 years
Ben Davis game winner.
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Eric Gardner
6 years
Been a long couple of days but happy to have my daughter here with us. #DellaRose
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Eric Gardner
2 years
She came a couple weeks early and probably more of a point guard than a center but, Ada Kay Gardner. 5lb-9oz. 19” Her and her older sister are going to run a hell of a 2-man game.
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Eric Gardner
6 years
2018 guard Romeo Langford ( @yeahyeah_22 ) of New Albany (IN) has made the McDonald’s All-American team. Only player from Indiana to make the list.
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Eric Gardner
2 years
So proud of Brandon Newman. Gets benched for 5+weeks and now he gets a shot in a big game and seems laser focused on hitting shots.
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Eric Gardner
5 years
Delta goes undefeated during the season, makes a small run in the postseason before losing in the Regional Finals. Their best player, a senior Josh Bryan, can't even make the All-State team? Like really? That is a massive miss.
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Eric Gardner
4 years
Ben Weidner hits a three at the buzzer to take us to OT.
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Eric Gardner
5 years
Linton- Stockton wins!!!
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Eric Gardner
6 years
After 5 days in the hospital, we are finally home and relaxing. Thanks to all those that reached out, I really do appreciate it. Easily the best and worst time of my life to this point. Just glad to have both my wife and daughter home.
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Eric Gardner
6 years
Been a long time coming but my wife and I are excited to have a beautiful baby girl coming into our lives this summer. Beyond excited for this.
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Eric Gardner
6 years
Coaches getting fired because of parent's bitching is the most ridiculous thing. I mean, C'mon. Not like more than half of the parents aren't crazy and biased, let's take their word for it.
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Eric Gardner
3 years
What is the point of an AAU team having 12 guys on your roster but only ever playing 6 guys? I mean, these kids got to be rethinking things.
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Eric Gardner
6 years
7 of the 32 teams that made the DII-NAIA National Tournament hail from Indiana. FYI.
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Eric Gardner
5 years
Here is the Jon Hatzell three to tie the game near the top end of the first OT. ⁦ @Franktonbball
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Eric Gardner
2 years
Run-N-Slam Week Here.We.Go. Grand Park Premier (UAA) Indiana Elite (3SSB) Mac Irvin (EYBL) Meanstreets (EYBL) Midwest Basketball Club (3SSB) The Family (EYBL) Wildcat Select (3SSB) All Ohio Red (EYBL) Wisconsin Playground (UAA) George Hill Illinois Wolves (UAA) Indy Heat (EYBL)
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Eric Gardner
6 years
Here are your State Finals 4A - Carmel vs. Warren Central 3A - Culver Academies vs. Evansville Bosse 2A - Forest Park vs. Oak Hill 1A - Southwood vs. Morristown
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Eric Gardner
4 years
If Indiana cancels sporting events before the State Tournament is complete......ohhhh buddy.
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Eric Gardner
4 years
2021 PF Caleb Furst ( @calebfurst ) of Blackhawk Christian (IN) has committed to Purdue. Huge commit for the Boilermakers. @BCSAD @indy_heat
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Eric Gardner
7 years
So you can point out my mistakes, these are my State Champ picks: North Central (4A) Crispus Attucks (3A) Barr-Reeve (2A) Ind. Tindley (1A)
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Eric Gardner
5 years
I'm convinced only basketball coaches can pull off polos with sweatpants.
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Eric Gardner
5 years
2019 post Hogan Orbaugh ( @hogan41orbaugh ) of Zionsville (IN) has committed to DePauw tonight.
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Eric Gardner
4 years
Just an FYI: In Indiana, you are not allowed to conduct basketball practices right now unless it is non contact and built around conditioning. If you are going to violate these rules, maybe don’t post it to social media. Just a thought.
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Eric Gardner
6 years
It will be @IWUHoops vs. @sfcougars for the NAIA DII National Championship tomorrow night. All-Crossroads League Final.
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Eric Gardner
6 years
3 Championships. In 5 years. Congrats to @IWUHoops on another title.
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Eric Gardner
3 years
To make this thing official, I'll be stepping into a new role with @PrepHoops running the Prospect Index full time. Running the state of Indiana for the last 7 years and scouting for the last 10 has been amazing but I'm excited to move into a new role.
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Eric Gardner
4 years
My wife finds out she won’t be teaching for three weeks, immediately darts for the wine aisle. Dead serious.
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Eric Gardner
5 years
I mean, the IHSAA does it again. Central Catholic is basically across the street from Lafayette Jefferson but has to go to Elkhart. Penn can throw a rock and hit Elkhart but will travel to Lafayette Jeff. This makes no sense whatsoever.
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Eric Gardner
7 years
Indiana HS Basketball. Where grown adults make themselves look like morons by screaming and demeaning kids.
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Eric Gardner
3 years
Good luck to all my NAIA guys who are starting up the National Tournamanet today. Loaded with Indiana teams as usual.
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Eric Gardner
6 years
2019 guard Armaan Franklin ( @unkle44artty ) of Cathedral (IN) picked up an offer from Purdue per @CoachDelaney .
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Eric Gardner
4 years
This is going to fly under the radar but this is a big deal. Governor Holcomb has announced that schools will be given a 20-day waiver to the 180-day requirement to use at their discretion. Don’t be shocked if a good chunk, if not all schools in state close down soon.
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Eric Gardner
6 years
Would love to see Indiana move Semistate games to two locations, one North and one South. Do Southport and Noblesville. 4 games in a day. 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, and 8:00. Thoughts?
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Eric Gardner
3 years
Here is the full roster of players attending this weekend's @PrepHoops Freshman Showcase
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Eric Gardner
5 years
2019 wing Frankie Davidson of Blackhawk Christian (IN) has committed to the University of Indianapolis.
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Eric Gardner
7 years
The Logansport Regional is setup to be fun. FW North, Homestead, McCutcheon, and Carmel are a combined 91-11 this season. #RegionalOfDeath
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Eric Gardner
5 years
Peter Suder is so good. The kid is just a freshman but I think everyone in the state is finally seeing just how capable and composed he is. Was told to be on the lookout for him before he even tried out for the team last summer. That is how well he has performed so far.
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Eric Gardner
4 years
We had a mad rush of colleges join the fray on Monday. More than 60 colleges signed up to watch the Prep Hoops Senior Showcase this Saturday in Fort Wayne. Big time showing this year. Rosters to be released shortly. @PrepHoops
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Eric Gardner
3 years
The IBCA Top 100 Showcase is this Saturday at Ben Davis HS in Indianapolis. Run of Show: Rosters are attached:
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Eric Gardner
4 years
2020 post Will Geiger of Norwell (IN) has committed to Grace College. Big day for the Lancers.
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Eric Gardner
2 years
Welcome to the 1st Live Period of the year. Also, welcome nearly every college coach in the country to my city of Indianapolis. @PrepHoops along with @UANextBHoops and @adidas3SSB in town.
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Eric Gardner
5 years
Final: New Castle 71, Greenwood 62 Greenqoos got it down to 3 but Luke Bumbalough took over in the final 8 minutes and shut things down. Isaiah Drew finished with 20, Bumbalough with 30.
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Eric Gardner
7 years
2017 Zach Callahan ( @Zach116Callahan ) of Danville (IN) has committed to Rose-Hulman today.
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Eric Gardner
5 years
2020 PG Edreece Redmond ( @Dreece_II ) of Bishop Chatard (IN) will take a visit to Franklin College ( @FCGrizHoops ) today. @BCTrojanBB
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Eric Gardner
6 years
2018 PF Caleb Middlesworth of Oak Hill (IN) has committed to Huntington University.
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Eric Gardner
4 years
Getting setup here at Turnstone in Fort Wayne.
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Eric Gardner
6 years
Recruiting Report: J.P. Carroll @cloutboyjp3 is one of the toughest guards in the state and colleges are taking notice ($) @indy_fastbreak
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Eric Gardner
7 years
Someone please explain the logic behind an AAU program w/ small school prospect traveling all over the country? Waste of money.
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Eric Gardner
6 years
The biggest tip to those playing in the live periods, as always, is play with energy. A lot of things you can't control but you can control that and coaches notice it very easily. Energy on offense, energy on defense.
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Eric Gardner
5 years
Final: Ben Davis 76, Fishers 71 Dawand Jones had 24 points, Jalen Windham with 28. Willie Jackson had 24 for Fishers.
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Eric Gardner
3 years
For the 10th year in a row, I’m on my way to Run-N-Slam.
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Eric Gardner
5 years
This Sunday at Fishers H.S., our 5th annual @PrepHoopsIN Freshman Showcase will take place. 120 of the top freshman in the state will be there. Free admission to see the top incoming Freshman. We start up at 12:00 PM ET.
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Eric Gardner
6 years
2019 F Mason Gillis ( @GillisMason ) of New Castle (IN) has picked up an offer from Purdue. @NewCastleBBall
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Eric Gardner
8 years
Lawrence Central wins on a defensive stand. LN got two looks at it.
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Eric Gardner
7 years
2017 G Eddy Collins ( @EColliins ) of McCutcheon (IN) has committed to IU-Kokomo.
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Eric Gardner
6 years
Great day for us for our Senior Showcase @PrepHoops_SSS event. 150+ players and more than 50 coaches in the gym. Thanks to all that made this a great day and recruiting opportunity for these kids.
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Eric Gardner
6 years
Great to have college basketball on last night. Saw some big performances from Indiana guys: Jaren Jackson Jr. (MSU) - 13 Pts, 13 Reb, 3 Stl Jordan Walker (Morehead) - 18 Pts, 4 Reb Trevon Bluiett (Xav.) - 25 Pts, 5 Reb, 3 Ast Kyle Guy (UVA) - 16 Pts, 3 Ast, 3 Stl
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Eric Gardner
4 years
Thanks to everyone that came out to our 7th annual Prep Hoops Senior Showcase. It was a stellar event again. A ton of coaches, likely the most we have ever had. Thanks to @SamLipply @PrepHoopsTony @kylerstaley for the help today.
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Eric Gardner
4 years
2020 post Jacob Brown ( @JacobBBrow ) of Connersville (IN) has committed to Olivet Nazarene. @olivetnazarene @LegendsIndiana
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Eric Gardner
6 years
Just 3/5 hail from Indiana. Small schools provides opportunities at a high level.
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NAIA
6 years
The march to Sioux Falls begins NOW. Here's the preseason DII Men's Basketball #NAIAPoll , led by returning champions Indiana Wesleyan: #PlayNAIA #NAIADIMBB
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Eric Gardner
4 years
Going over film and watching Norwell (IN) forward Will Geiger. Man, he can do so much. Really active and can play inside-out. Need to see him play in college. Produces every single time I watch him.
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Eric Gardner
4 years
Said this to a handful of ppl already. The IHSAA should give 2 extra weeks at the beginning of the season for coaches to practice with their players. Missing so much time as a unit will hurt. That could open up a chance to run a big jamboree to utilize as a recruiting weekend.
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Eric Gardner
7 years
2019 PG Spencer Piercefield of Center Grove (IN) has committed to Indiana Wesleyan per source.
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Eric Gardner
6 years
This is obviously a joke but it’s pretty spot on with parents.
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John Crist
6 years
Every High School Sports Parent
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Eric Gardner
4 years
2020 PG Jalen Love of Indianapolis Pike (IN) is visiting Anderson University today.
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Eric Gardner
7 years
2017 wing Grant Smith ( @GrantSmith1132 ) of Connersville (IN) has committed to Indiana Wesleyan tonight.
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Eric Gardner
9 years
This is why basketball is just better in Indiana.
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Eric Gardner
4 years
Pro-Tip: If you actually want to be found, quit trying to hide. This is how you allow yourself to be recruited. Picture perfect social profile. @PrepHoops
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Eric Gardner
7 years
90 of the top 2018′s in Indiana and more than 30 colleges in the gym today for our 2nd annual PHI Senior Showcase. Great day of hoops.
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Eric Gardner
5 years
I will say, I would like to see Semistate changed at some point. I like the idea of having this stage at places that aren't Indianapolis but think you should see all 4 North games at one gym in a day and all 4 South games at one gym. Do something like Logansport and Seymour.
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Eric Gardner
4 years
DII basketball around here is doing well so far. Bellarmine, Southern Indiana, and UIndy are all undefeated so far this year. Should be a great one in the GLVC.
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Eric Gardner
4 years
Public Service Announcement: I do not take into account what parents or players think about their position, height, or level of ability. I will take into account coaches and other scouts thoughts. You can keep telling me what you think but it won’t have any effect.
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Eric Gardner
6 years
Special thanks to all the players today that took the time to send messages to the family of Zac Mago. Extremely impressed with the maturity of the players we had today. @Glennathletics @BrianPearison @PrepHoopsNick @PrepHoops_SSS @prephoops @46Sports
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Eric Gardner
6 years
Great day for us for our Senior Showcase @PrepHoops_SSS event. 150+ players and more than 50 coaches in the gym. Thanks to all that made this a great day and recruiting opportunity for these kids.
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Eric Gardner
7 years
2017 PF Wyatt Hughes ( @wthughes98 ) of Maconaquah (IN) has committed to Huntington University.
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Eric Gardner
6 years
Attention Class of 2019, we are pleased to announce the @PrepHoops Senior Showcase Series ( @PrepHoops_SSS ) for this summer. We are excited at the opportunity to expand this extremely successful event to 4 locations this June/July.
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Eric Gardner
3 years
Been 10+ years scouting and now working on my biggest project yet. I’ve worked 75% of every weekend in the last decade. I take calls from coaches at 10:30 PM or later way more than I would like to admit. It’s a grind. Even on my weekend “off”, I’m still working.
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Eric Gardner
6 years
Indiana has an assistant coach here at Center Grove to watch 2019 PF Trayce Jackson-Davis today. @peegs @JeffRabjohns
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Eric Gardner
6 years
There is an Indiana team in equal have Quarterfinal game. IU-East, Saint Francis, Marian, and Indiana Wesleyan all rocking out today.
@NAIA
NAIA
6 years
#NAIADIIMBB Quarterfinals Round Set for Saturday: Naismith - @iueredwolves vs. @bcuchargers - 2 p.m. Liston - @CUathletics vs. @sfcougars - 4 p.m. Cramer - @IWUWildcats vs. @MsideMustangs - 6 p.m. Duer - @CoyoteAthletics vs. @MUKnights - 8 p.m. #PlayNAIA
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Eric Gardner
4 years
Your 2020 Indiana Mr. Basketball is Bloomington South (IN) wing Anthony Leal. @anthonyl3al .
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Eric Gardner
6 years
There are way, way too many tournaments in Indy this weekend. Spreads out the teams and only the top events will survive. These small school prospects traveling across the country for these tournaments are wasting time and money. DII/NAIA/DIII schools can't travel like that.
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Eric Gardner
3 years
It is finally Sectional Draw day. We made it through the season somehow and now we get a postseason tournament. Content going up tonight and tomorrow for the draw. Be sure to follow along starting at 7PM ET.
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Eric Gardner
5 years
State Finals: 4A: Carmel vs. Ben Davis 3A: Culver Academies vs. Silver Creek 2A: Linton- Stockton vs. Andrean 1A: Blackhawk Christian vs. Barr-Reeve Next Saturday. Bankers Life.
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Eric Gardner
6 years
Cathedral (IN) guard Armaan Franklin @unkle44artty had 38 points in win over Fort Wayne Snider (IN). @CoachDelaney @gochsathletics
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Eric Gardner
5 years
Thanks to all the workers, coaches, and players that make our annual Prep Hoops Senior Showcase event great every year. Great support from college programs goes a long way. Time to get to work with these class of 2020 prospects.
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Eric Gardner
6 years
Recruiting Report: Jesse Bingham @j_bingham11 is just off a 4A Championship and looking to pick up his first offer ($) @indy_fastbreak @WarriorNation_1
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Eric Gardner
5 years
Final: South Bend Riley 88, Evansville Harrison 82 Blake Wesley - 17 points Jalen Jennings - 16 points Gabe Johnson - 19 points Idris Mitchell - 12 points Kel'Ondre Dixon - 21 points Isaiah Edinburgh - 23 points
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Eric Gardner
8 years
Merrillville knocks off Southport with a big steal from Cameron Wilbon. 53-52. Merrillville win.
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Eric Gardner
4 years
Indianapolis Pike (IN) guard J.J. Louden playing well early for EG10 2022. Holds an IUPUI offer. @louden_jr @PHCircuit
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Eric Gardner
7 years
A bit of perspective... Have about 170 college commitments in the 2017 class, only 21 are going DI this year.
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Eric Gardner
5 years
Mudsock looked fun last night. Anyone else beat that? @PrepHoops
@Aimeejo32
Aimee Parrish
5 years
Welcome to Indiana Basketball...God’s Country!
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Eric Gardner
4 years
You know you are ready for the high school basketball season when you are in bed at 10:30 at night watching scrimmage film on Hudl. The day is here, lets get started.
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Eric Gardner
5 years
Do have to give credit to the guys with the IBCA for the Charlie Hughes Shootout. Coaches came out, teams participated, and recruiting happened. 105 HS teams and more than 120 college coaches were on hand. Pretty good results in Year 1.
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Eric Gardner
5 years
Tip to parents. If you are the ones that are video taping the entire AAU game, upload the full game to Youtube. With limited chances for college coaches to be out, video is going to be a key part of it. Highlights are good, full game film is best.
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Eric Gardner
7 years
Parents out here screaming at a 14u game gives me no faith that things are going to get better for the coming years.
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Eric Gardner
6 years
Congrats to @yeahyeah_22 on becoming Mr. Basketball this evening. Outstanding career and an outstanding person.
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Eric Gardner
6 years
2018 PF Darian Porch of Indianapolis Pike (IN) has committed to IU-Kokomo.
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Eric Gardner
6 years
This is not the same Cardinal Ritter team I watched earlier this year. So, so much better. How Miles Tracy and Shelby Turner don't have more offers is beyond me.
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Eric Gardner
4 years
2020 wing Kole Hornbuckle ( @kolehornbuckle ) of Hamilton Southeastern (IN) has committed to Tiffin.
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Eric Gardner
6 years
Eli Streeval went off for 35 points on 14/18 shooting. 5/8 from 3. Still available.
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