Columbus North juniors Perry, Harmon earn IBCA showcase berths

Columbus North is sending more than one name to one of Indiana’s most visible summer evaluation stages, and that says plenty about where the Bull Dogs are headed. Juniors Austin Perry and Kaylie Harmon were selected for the IBCA/IHSAA Top 100 Underclass Showcase at Ben Davis High School, while girls coach Brett White was invited to join the coaching staff, giving Columbus North a presence on the floor and on the sideline.

Perry’s invitation fits the kind of season he already built. The junior forward opened the year with 31 points in a 68-55 win over Heritage Christian on Nov. 25 and later delivered 20 points in Columbus North’s sectional championship victory over Whiteland on March 7. That combination of production in both the regular season and postseason put him squarely in the statewide conversation the showcase is designed to create.

Harmon’s selection comes after a season in which she continued to produce for the Bull Dogs in key spots. She scored 15 points in Columbus North’s 58-33 road win at Rushville on Jan. 30, a result that pushed the team to 17-5 at that point. Her track record already included earlier scoring roles and postseason recognition, making her a natural fit for an event built to spotlight rising juniors and sophomores as well as seniors for the next class cycle.

The showcase itself is built for more than exposure. The 24th boys and girls Top 100 Underclass events are scheduled for June 12 and June 18 at Ben Davis, with the boys session starting at 11:30 a.m. and running to about 4:55 p.m. The girls event follows the same one-session format on June 18. The IBCA says the field is made up of 252 prospects statewide, with 120 boys and 132 girls, and the events are held during the NCAA scholastic viewing period so Division I coaches can attend in person. Admission is $5 per spectator per day, while IBCA-member coaches are admitted free with a membership card.

The agenda is set up for evaluation from the start, with registration, welcome remarks, stretching, 12 stations and multiple scrimmage sessions. Kristi Sigler and Lisa Finn are overseeing the girls showcase, while Michael Adams and David Wood are in charge of the boys event. In 2025, the boys showcase drew 67 coaches from 58 colleges and the girls event brought 59 coaches from 50 colleges, a reminder that this is a recruiting stop with real reach.

For Columbus North, getting Perry and Harmon into that mix, and White onto the staff, gives the program a broader kind of credibility. The Bull Dogs are not just producing good individual seasons; they are placing players and coaches into the same state-level conversations that shape Sectional 15 and beyond.