An “Indiana Basketball Tradition” Returns to Anderson University
By Nick Jenkinson/Excel H Sports
The 17th annual Indiana All Star Basketball Classic returns to the Anderson University Campus at the Kardatzke Wellness Center, in Anderson Indiana on Friday June 13th and Saturday June 14th. There will be four games both days with the Boys kicking off the weekend on Friday and the Girls finishing the weekend on Saturday.
There will be two futures games both days featuring the class of 2027 and 2028 at 10:30 AM and 1 PM ET and then class of 2026 which is this year’s Junior Class will take floor for two games both days at 4 PM and 6:30 PM. ET “We are honored to have our committed student athletes participating!” Steven Stremming said.
Executive Director Steven Stremming said, “It has been a longtime partnership between us and Anderson University, and we are looking forward to what has been called by Rob Hunt of the Anderson Herald Bulletin, “An Indiana Basketball Tradition”.
“Looking forward to year 17 for our event at Anderson University.” Steven Stremming said. “Anderson University has been a crucial element for our event success, and we are pleased to return and of course, the coverage of the Anderson Herald Bulletin provides and Indiana Sports Networks LIVE coverage of our games.” Stremming added.
The event began at New Castle High School then was moved to Anderson to give more exposure for these young players to get noticed and with the fluid landscape of College Athletics it is important now, more than ever.
“Our team saw the changes the NCAA were about to make years ago, so it is important; more than ever, to present our student-athletes for college coaches, both Girls and Boys to evaluate” Stremming said.
Players from all over the State of Indiana will descend on Anderson to be seen in front of coaches at all different levels of College Basketball, which has been Stremming’s focus and the team from Indiana Basketball All Star Classic; for these players to get that opportunity to play at the next level.
“D1 power 5 coaches are only recruiting five- and four-star high school athletes, junior college athletes and using the transfer portal to their advantage so as I said earlier, our product on the floor is what mid-majors, low-mid majors and NAIA, D2, D3, Christian Colleges and HBCU (Historic Black Colleges and Universities) are looking for, more than ever!” Stremming said.
Among top Junior Boys Players are Roosevelt Franklin of Indianapolis George Washington who averaged 23.3 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. Terrance Hayes from Gary 21st Century averages 22.8 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. Grady Gardner from Martinsville averages 22.7 points per game.
Brody Baker of McCutcheon averaged 20.2 points per game as Sophomore Kendrick Martin from Liberty Christian which is a mile from the Anderson University Campus averaged 20 points per game this season. Tegan Leonard of North Vermillion averaged 20.5 points as a freshman.
Among the Top Junior Girls Players are Brynn Owens from Austin who averaged 26.1 points, 6.6 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game. Mayrose Felling from Triton Central averaged 22.3 points and 6.4 rebounds per game and she is the Granddaughter of Former Indiana University Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach Ron Felling and Kamri Rowland from state finals Rensselaer Central just to mention a few.
Kylah Patterson from Hammond Morton averaged 24.1 points and 14 rebounds as Sophomore and Evansville Memorial and Butler University Commit Rylee Cannan is a player to watch with her quick release on her shot. Hillary Labis from Westville averaged 20.8 points and 9.1 rebounds as Freshman and Aubrey Sparks from Owen Valley averaged 20.7 points and 9.1 rebounds per game and rising star Indiah Hutchinson of Hammond Central among many others.
“There are many student/athletes from all across the State of Indiana who deserve the recognition of their skills,” Stremming added, “The commitment of our student/athletes, Anderson University and our top-notch staff make this a very special endeavor of love.”
The Games will be televised on the Indiana Sports Network, which is available on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV+, Google Chromecast, Facebook Live, Roku and YouTube Live. “We have another strong and capable group of student/athletes ready to showcase their skills for these coaches, not only to the coaches in person, but the coaches who tune into our broadcast of the game through Indiana Sports Network.” Stremming said.
Indiana Sports Network will be broadcasting the game FREE on its X (Formerly Twitter Page and you visit their websites www.indianasportsnetwork.com and www.indianaportsnetwork.net. For more information on the event including Rosters, Game, Ticket and Hotel Information visit www.excelhsports.com
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