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Scout Report
Most 6-6 wings can handle the ball. Far fewer can handle it while looking like they're waiting for the defense to make the first mistake. Landon Lampley plays like the second kind of guy, and that's the first thing a coach notices about him on tape. Give him a live possession and he slows the whole game down until he picks the spot he wants.
Background
Lampley comes out of Indianapolis, and he's grown up around a serious basketball community there. He plays his high school ball at Pike, where he's been part of a program with real recruiting attention. Surrounding him are two teammates who draw eyes of their own: Isaiah Hill, a 2027 center ranked #22 who has committed to Purdue, and Jahari Miller, a 2027 combo guard ranked #56. That kind of company sharpens a player, and you can see it in how Lampley reads the floor.
Playing Style
Lampley plays at his own tempo, and that's a skill in itself. He doesn't rush into things, but he's not sleepy either. When the ball is in his hands in a pick-and-roll, he processes the coverage before he commits, and that patience creates angles most wings his age never see. His decision-making is the engine of his game. He makes the simple pass when the defense rotates, and he takes the open pull-up when the help sags. On the other end, he's a disciplined defender who uses his length to contest without fouling much. He communicates, gets his hands in passing lanes, and rebounds like a player who understands that the possession doesn't end until the ball is secured. He isn't the loudest guy on the floor, but he's usually the one moving the most important pieces.
Strengths
What stands out on tape is how clean his fundamentals are for a player at this stage. His footwork on the catch is quick and balanced, so he gets his shot off without drifting. He reads closeouts well and can attack a closeout with either hand, which forces defenders to pick between two bad options. Coaches also talk about his feel for the game. He knows where his teammates want the ball, and he's willing to hit the next pass rather than force his own shot. For a 6-6 wing, that combination of length, touch, and awareness is what separates a role player from a player who can be the hub of an offense.
Areas to Watch
The next step for Lampley is consistency under pressure. When a defense pushes him off his spot and takes away the first option, he can get a little deliberate, and that hesitation costs him in tight windows. Adding a more explosive first step and a quicker release on the pull-up would turn his reads into finishes at a higher level. If he can add that burst while keeping his patience, the ceiling gets a lot higher.
Player Comparison
The closest comparison I can make is a younger, lankier version of a jump-shooting wing who lives on decision-making more than athleticism. Players in that mold win by seeing the floor a half-second before everyone else. The fit is in the feel and the way he uses his size, not in any single highlight-reel trait. I'd be careful with bigger names here, since the sample is still developing.
Recruitment
Lampley is ranked #35 nationally in the class of 2028, and he already has three Division I offers, from Florida State, Mississippi State, and Rutgers. That's a solid start for a player whose class is still two years from campus. Those three programs show the range of interest he's drawing, from the ACC to the SEC to the Big Ten. Expect his list to grow as the summer circuit gives college staffs more looks, and his commitment decision will likely come later in his recruitment rather than early. The biggest variable is how quickly his development shows up in live settings.
Projection
At the college level, Lampley looks like a plus wing who can handle the ball, defend multiple spots, and play off others if needed. His ceiling depends on whether he adds more athletic burst, because the skills are already there. The realistic range runs from a rotation player who fills a valuable role to a starter who can be the organizing wing for a team. Pro outcomes are harder to predict this far out, but his feel and size give him a path that doesn't depend on being the most athletic player on the floor.
Updated Oct 5, 2026 · Analysis by PrepRadar Scouting Team
Career Journey
Pike
PREP SCHOOL
Indy Heat
AAU
Career Highlights
Landon Lampley scored 24 points in Red Devils 74-59 win over Shortridge
Landon Lampley records 17 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block in Marion County Championship game vs Lawrence North
Offers
3
Florida State
Mississippi State
RutgersOffers sourced from 247Sports and social media monitoring.
Social Activity
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Landon Lampley drills the 3 and sends it into double OT! https://t.co/O6DwPh2G0X
Pike HS F Landon Lampley (@L_Lampley23): 21 PTS, 6 REB, 3 STL @PHSBBall @athleteaiapp https://t.co/UQZkRMPdJC
Final: Fishers hangs on 76-67 The bigs are Game MVPs - Ethan Hillsman 20, Kai McGrew 18, 12 rebounds. Also Levi Walker 15, Cooper Zachary 12 for the 🐅. Tj Davis 20, Landon Lampley 14, Jahari Miller 13 for the Red👹. Pike made it a game at the end. State final preview? https://t.co/CI46OJ7mXl