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2024 Indiana Miss Basketball: These two players emerge as favorites

brian haenchen, indianapolis star
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The 2024 IndyStar Miss Basketball race took a turn a couple weeks ago with both Bedford North Lawrence (Chloe Spreen) and Noblesville (Reagan Wilson) winning their respective sectionals to advance to regionals, then another last Saturday when Wilson and the Millers beat Jordyn Poole and Fort Wayne Snider for the second time in three seasons to reach semistate (Spreen and the Stars lost to Center Grove).

That seemingly leaves Spreen and Wilson as the favorites to win Miss Basketball based on their bodies of work, but there are a few others worth taking into consideration, including Poole, whose resume includes last season's semistate run.

Here's a final look at the Miss Basketball race. As a reminder, Miss Basketball is voted upon by the state's coaches and media.

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Players listed in alphabetical order

FRONTRUNNERS

Chloe Spreen, Bedford North Lawrence

Bedford North Lawrence Chloe Spreen (2) looks for an open base ling as Bedford North Lawrence takes on Center Grove High School in the Girls Class 4A IHSAA Region 7 basketball championship, Feb 10, 2024; Bedford, IN, USA; at Bedford North Lawrence High School.
Bedford North Lawrence Chloe Spreen (2) looks for an open base ling as Bedford North Lawrence takes on Center Grove High School in the Girls Class 4A IHSAA Region 7 basketball championship, Feb 10, 2024; Bedford, IN, USA; at Bedford North Lawrence High School.

One of only two returning starters, Spreen carried the defending Class 4A champions to a 20-5 record that included an unprecedented 13th consecutive sectional title. The 5-10 guard/forward recorded career-highs in points (20.4) and rebounds (6.9) per game, and free throws (118-for-159). She registered four double-doubles, scored 34 points in a 60-54 win over Floyd Central and was held under 10 points only once this season (vs. Center Grove in regional final).

The Alabama commit finished second on the school's all-time scoring list (1,869 points) and recorded 633 rebounds, 259 assists, 200 steals and 62 blocks over four varsity seasons. The Stars went 93-14 over that stretch with three regional runner-up finishes and last season's title run.

Reagan Wilson, Noblesville

Noblesville Millers guard Reagan Wilson (22) rushes up the court against Hamilton Southeastern Royals guard Antonette Green (12) on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, during the IHSAA girls basketball sectional Class 4A game at Hamilton Southeastern High School in Indianapolis. The Noblesville Millers defeated the Hamilton Southeastern Royals, 49-45.
Noblesville Millers guard Reagan Wilson (22) rushes up the court against Hamilton Southeastern Royals guard Antonette Green (12) on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, during the IHSAA girls basketball sectional Class 4A game at Hamilton Southeastern High School in Indianapolis. The Noblesville Millers defeated the Hamilton Southeastern Royals, 49-45.

Wilson poured in 18 points to beat Hamilton Southeastern in the sectional final, then scored nine points and hit a critical fourth-quarter 3-pointer to help extend the Millers' season vs. Snider at regionals. She's averaging 16.3 points, 2.6 assists, 2.9 steals and a career-low 1.5 turnovers against the toughest schedule in the state.

The Iowa State commit ranks fourth on the Millers' all-time scoring list with 1,334 points and could move into third this weekend at semistate (vs. Valparaiso, 1 p.m. at LaPorte). Wilson — who also has 352 assists, 281 steals and 334 rebounds — has led the Millers to 84 wins (and counting) over her four seasons with three sectional championships, two regional championships and a 4A state title (2022).

TOP CONTENDER

Jordyn Poole, Fort Wayne Snider

North Future All-Star Jordyn Poole (3), a junior from Fort Wayne Snider High School, brings the ball up court during the first half of an girls’ Indiana High School Future All-Stars basketball game against Indiana South Future All-Stars, Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, in Indianapolis.
North Future All-Star Jordyn Poole (3), a junior from Fort Wayne Snider High School, brings the ball up court during the first half of an girls’ Indiana High School Future All-Stars basketball game against Indiana South Future All-Stars, Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, in Indianapolis.

Poole led the Panthers to a 22-3 finish and their third consecutive sectional championship this season, averaging over 17 points, plus nearly five assists and three steals. She went for 24 points, three assists and four steals in a late-season win over Homestead, and dropped 14 points (plus three assists and three steals) to help fight off FW Northrop's upset bid in sectionals.

The Purdue commit finishes her career with 1,368 points, 364 assists and 221 steals. Poole won 76 games (three consecutive 20-win seasons), three sectional championships and a regional championship in 2023.

FOR CONSIDERATION

Alli Harness, Carroll (Flora): The Western Michigan commit totaled 2,134 points on 46% shooting (766-for-1,681) with 251 3-pointers and 351 free throws. Harness also accumulated 509 rebounds, 492 assists, 319 steals and 54 blocks. The Cougars, who were eliminated by Lafayette Central Catholic in the sectional semifinals, won a sectional in 2022.

Olivia Nickerson, Twin Lakes: The Bethel commit set the state's all-time record for 3-pointers made (406) and accumulated 2,027 points over four varsity seasons (three seasons with 500-plus points). A career 39% shooter from 3 (42% overall), Nickerson also logged 480 rebounds, 252 assists and 245 steals. She led the Indians to their first sectional title since 2007 and first regional title since 1982 as a junior.

Hamilton Height's Camryn Runner (10) poses for a photo Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, at The Indianapolis Star.
Hamilton Height's Camryn Runner (10) poses for a photo Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, at The Indianapolis Star.

Camryn Runner, Hamilton Heights: The Evansville commit passed Sydney Parrish atop the Hamilton County all-time scoring list last Saturday with 1,936 points and counting. A career 49% shooter, Runner is averaging a career-best 27 point, 2.7 assists and 4.1 steals over 26 games. Hamilton Heights, which plays Norwell on Saturday, is 80-16 with four sectional titles and two regional crowns over the past four seasons.

Faith Wiseman, Indian Creek: The IU commit accumulated 1,456 points and 1,070 rebounds over her four-year career, with three consecutive 20-win seasons and four consecutive sectional championships (regional title in 2023; first in program history). Wiseman also tallied 321 blocks, over 300 assists and nearly 200 steals.

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