The Carmel (IN) varsity basketball team will play a home non-conference game against Ben Davis (Indianapolis, IN) on Friday, January 31, at 7:30 PM.

Carmel vs Ben Davis Game Info:

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

Game preview: Carmel vs Ben Davis

As the 2024-2025 basketball season progresses, both Ben Davis and Carmel have showcased their talents on the court, with impressive records and notable player performances. Let’s take a closer look at their season so far, comparing their statistics, team strengths, and how they stack up against common opponents.

Overall Performance

• Ben Davis has had an outstanding season, boasting a record of 13-4, with a .765 win percentage. Their success has been evident both at home (5-0) and away (5-2), while their neutral games stand at 3-2.
• Carmel, on the other hand, has had a more challenging time, finishing with a record of 8-6 and a .571 win percentage. Their performance has been relatively consistent across home (4-3) and away (3-2) games, but they’ve struggled in neutral matchups (1-1).

Scoring Averages

One of the key differences between these two teams is their offensive output:

• Ben Davis scores an average of 59.0 points per game, with consistent contributions across each quarter (14.4 in Q1, 14.9 in Q2, 14.3 in Q3, and 15.6 in Q4).
• Carmel, in contrast, averages 50.1 points per game, with a less balanced attack, particularly in the final quarter, where they only score 11.9 points on average.

Team Statistical Comparison

The statistical categories further highlight the differences in team strengths:

• Ben Davis excels in several areas:
  • 58.4 points per game
  • 23.2 rebounds per game
  • 14.2 assists per game
  • 8.8 steals per game
  • 3.5 blocks per game

This suggests that Ben Davis plays a highly aggressive and well-rounded game, with a focus on creating turnovers and controlling the boards.

Key Players

• Ben Davis’ standout player is Jashawn Ladd, who leads the team with 13.1 points per game. He also contributes on defense with 1.6 steals per game.
• Tavion Williams also plays a critical role, averaging 5.9 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game.

On the other hand, Carmel has had strong contributions from their players as well, although their statistical leaders aren’t as clear-cut:

• Carmel’s scoring leader is less specific, but their collective effort is crucial for their overall performance.

Head-to-Head and Common Opponents

When comparing their results against common opponents:

• Ben Davis has posted a 4-3 record against mutual opponents, including wins over Zionsville (56-45), Warren Central (62-52), and Brownsburg (65-58), with losses to Fishers (71-36) and North Central (48-44 and 74-64).
• Carmel, meanwhile, has a 4-2 record against the same teams. Notable wins include victories over Zionsville (54-43), Brownsburg (37-34), and North Central (48-47), but they fell to Cathedral (51-48) and Pike (48-41).

Game Breakdown

• In their upcoming schedules, both teams face some tough matchups. For instance, Ben Davis will play against Lawrence North, while Carmel has games against Fishers and Lawrence North as well.
• Both teams have shown their ability to compete with high-level opponents, but Ben Davis has the edge in terms of overall performance and consistency.

Conclusion

Looking at the records, statistical differences, and head-to-head performances, Ben Davis appears to be the stronger team this season, especially in scoring, rebounding, and defensive capabilities. However, Carmel has proven they can be competitive and should not be underestimated, especially given their ability to secure close wins. Both teams will be looking to make a deep run in the postseason, and as the season continues, these matchups will provide exciting basketball action for fans to watch.