IHSAA basketball: These Central Indiana freshmen made an early impact. Remember the names.

Indianapolis Star

There are not many high school basketball players who break through and make a splash as freshmen. Many, especially at larger schools are playing on the freshman or junior varsity teams. But here are 15 Central Indiana players who did make a mark on the 2023-24 season (this is not a ranking, just players who made an early impression):

Harper Baker-Lands, Plainfield

Plainfield Quakers freshman Harper Baker-Lands shoots a three-pointer Jan 5, 2024, at Plainfield High School in Plainfield, Indiana.

The 6-3 guard showed why he will be one of the top players in the class, averaging 8.6 points, 3.7 assists and 3.0 rebounds for the 15-win Quakers. Baker-Lands knocked down 34.8% (23-for-66) from the 3-point line.