The Brownsburg (IN) varsity basketball team will host a conference game against Zionsville (IN) on Friday, January 31, at 7:30 PM.

Brownsburg vs Zionsville Game Info:

What: Indiana High School Basketball
Who: Brownsburg (IN) vs Zionsville (IN)
When: Friday, January 31, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here

Game preview: Brownsburg vs Zionsville

As the 2024-2025 basketball season progresses, two teams in the Indiana state rankings, Zionsville and Brownsburg, have shown differing levels of success. Here’s a closer look at their season performances, key statistics, and comparisons to better understand how each team has fared so far.

Overall Records & Standings

Zionsville (24-25) boasts a winning record of 10-7 overall, with a solid 3-1 record in conference play. Their win percentage stands at .588, and they’ve outscored opponents by 55 points with a total of 924 points scored and 869 points allowed. In terms of performance at home, Zionsville has been strong, with a 5-1 record, and they’ve been competitive on neutral grounds (4-2).

On the other hand, Brownsburg (24-25) has faced more challenges, with an overall record of 5-9 and a conference record of 1-3. Their win percentage is .357, and their points scored (713) are nearly equal to their points allowed (723). Brownsburg has struggled to perform on the road, holding a 1-4 record in away games. Their overall performance, particularly at home (3-4) and in neutral site games (1-1), indicates inconsistency throughout the season.

Scoring Averages

Zionsville has averaged 54.4 points per game, with significant contributions from their offensive lineup, particularly in the second half of games. Their highest-scoring quarter is the third, with an average of 16.0 points, followed by a solid 15.0 points in the fourth quarter.

Brownsburg, in contrast, scores slightly less, with an average of 50.9 points per game. Their strongest quarter is the first, averaging 13.0 points, but their offensive output drops in the later stages of games, especially in the fourth quarter, where they average just 11.1 points.

Statistical Comparison

When it comes to team statistics, Zionsville has the edge in several key categories:

• Points Per Game: Zionsville (54.3) vs. Brownsburg (50.9)
• Rebounds Per Game: Zionsville (19.9) vs. Brownsburg (20.9)
• Assists Per Game: Zionsville (15.1) vs. Brownsburg (6.4)
• Steals Per Game: Zionsville (4.0) vs. Brownsburg (9.0)
• Blocks Per Game: Zionsville (1.7) vs. Brownsburg (1.0)

Although Brownsburg has a slight edge in rebounds and steals, Zionsville excels in scoring, assists, and blocks, showing a more well-rounded game across the board.

Key Players

Zionsville’s standout player is Maguire Mitchell, who leads the team in several categories:

• Points Per Game: 21.4
• Rebounds Per Game: 6.5
• Steals Per Game: 1.5
• Blocks Per Game: 1.0

Brownsburg’s top scorer is Brandon Addison, who averages 10.0 points per game, followed by Jesiah Sloss (3.6 rebounds per game) and Michael Addison (1.9 steals per game). While Addison is a key player, Zionsville’s Mitchell has made a more significant impact with higher scoring and overall contributions.

Head-to-Head vs. Common Opponents

When comparing both teams’ performance against common opponents, Zionsville has a superior record, sitting at 3-3 compared to Brownsburg’s 1-7. Some notable games include:

• Zionsville’s narrow loss to Carmel (54-43) on November 26, 2024, while Brownsburg also lost to Carmel (37-34) in January 2025.
• Zionsville secured a win over Franklin Central (66-37) in December 2024, while Brownsburg fell to them (39-37) in December 2024.
• Both teams are still facing off against teams like Hamilton Southeastern and Pike, where additional wins or losses could impact their final standings.

Record Breakdown

Zionsville (24-25)

• Overall: 10-7
• Conference: 3-1
• Home: 5-1
• Away: 1-4
• Neutral: 4-2

Brownsburg (24-25)

• Overall: 5-9
• Conference: 1-3
• Home: 3-4
• Away: 1-4
• Neutral: 1-1

Zionsville has a stronger overall record and conference performance, as well as better success in home and neutral-site games. Brownsburg will need to improve its performance, particularly in away games, to match the success of its rivals.

Conclusion

The 2024-2025 basketball season has been a tale of two teams in the Indiana state rankings. Zionsville has been more consistent with solid offensive and defensive stats, highlighted by the standout performance of Maguire Mitchell. Brownsburg, while facing struggles this season, still shows potential and has key players who can turn things around with some adjustments.

As the season progresses, Zionsville is positioned to continue its success, while Brownsburg will need to improve in key areas, particularly in its scoring and defensive consistency, to become more competitive in the coming games.