Top Performers: Day 2 OTE Elite Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana – The Overtime Elite program joined with Adidas to bring the final regular season game of the OTE season to Broad Ripple High School in snowy Indianapolis. On3 was courtside for the two games, along with numerous NBA Scouts and a close-to-sold-out crowd.

Here are the Top Performers for Day 2 of OTE Elite Indianapolis, the league’s final regular season games.

On3 MVP: F Karter Knox (2024)

Karter Knox is at his best when the game is fast, and he is able to get out in transition to make plays. This game was very fast, quickly turning defense into offense, and playing above the rim. Knox aggressively got to the rim and finished above it, and through contact. When his feet were set on his jump shot, he was able to get into his rhythm and knock down shots from three. He has touch, and with a consistent release, his balance points can get interesting off movement. Knox played aggressively in the passing lanes and switched ends quickly and aggressively.

2. F Jahki Howard (Auburn)

Jahki Howard has an excellent frame with good length and projectability. He was at his best in this one when he simplified his actions. Catching lob dunks, sprinting the floor in transition, and catch-and-shoot jumpers. When Howard’s feet were set, his shot load and his form were consistent. He is an explosive athlete, playing well above the rim in transition or in the half-court. As he continues to develop the ball handling and work through his balance while making plays off movement, his game could go to another level. He finished with a game-high 19 points and added 8 rebounds. 

3. G Daquan Davis (2024)

Daquan Davis brings mental toughness to the floor. From the opening tip to the final whistle, he competes. Davis is a gamer. He wants the ball, and he makes his shots in rhythm. He was a perfect 8-of-8 from the field tonight, and 2-for-2 from three. Davis is a good on-the-ball defender and plays each play with the utmost confidence. Davis finished this one with 22 points and 4 assists.

4. G Mikel Brown (2025)

Mikel Brown has a lot of tools in the kit, His handle is crafty and his footwork takes space to get him to the spots he wants to get to in the halfcourt. Brown is now pushing 6-foot-4, his release is high on his shot and his touch is soft. The balance and the form do not change no matter the level. Brown was the only player on his team in double-figures, with a game-high 20 points. He added 3 assists. 

5. F Bryson Tiller (2025)

When Bryson Tiller straight-line drives the basket, he is tough for most to contain. He was at his best here lining up about 18 feet from the basket and getting to the basket. He has good balance and he has touch, even through contact. Tiller is an effective area rebounder, chasing boards in and out of his area. He moves the ball and is a player that has good instincts. Tiller finished this one with 13 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 assists in the win.

Other Standouts

G Amari Evans (2025) is a low-maintenance high-floor prospect. He does not turn the ball over, knocks down threes to space the floor, and he defends at the point of attack. He wasn’t flashy, but very effective with 8 rebounds,5 assists, and 3 steals.

C Somto Cyril (Kentucky) is a paint and a rim protector. Offensively, he tries to tear the rim off everytime he dunks. Defensively, he blocks/affects shots and rebounds. You know what you’re getting with Cyril each time out. And he gives good effort.

C John Bol (Ole Miss) moves in a unique way, especially for someone who is a lengthy 7-foot-2. His defensive presence is hard to ignore, does well covering space and closing out. Offensively he is at his best in the dunker spots and in transition.

G Jaeden Mustaf (Georgia Tech) relentlessly attacks the paint. At the point of attack, he brings a sense of toughness to the court that is hard to ignore. His four assists were second to Amari Evans for a game-high and he rebounds the ball.

C Jah Jackson is a very large human being, and despite his size, he has done a great job reshaping his body. Very strong with touch around the basket. He carves out space well and finishes through contact. Jackson finished with a double-double, 18 points and 10 rebounds.

F Darrion Sutton (Georgia Tech) has intriguing instincts. The lefty is comfortable with the ball in his hands and it does not stick with him on the offensive end. He has defensive upside and comfort as a secondary playmaker.

F Jalik Dunkley-Distant has a great frame and is a very explosive player. When the game opened up in the second half, the 6-foot-6 wing was able to stretch his legs and get out in transition. He finishes above the rim and has an intriguing upside in the passing lanes on defense.