(2027) - Jason Gardner Jr.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Fishers had the game totally in their control after 3, leading 63-45 and then almost laid an egg in the 4th when Pike really cranked up the pressure and had the lead down to 7.  Fishers held on for a 76-67 win still without Jason Gardner.  

The story below mentions Ethan Hillman (6'7" sr.) who just became eligible for Fishers last weekend.  From what I've read, he started out at Fishers as a freshman then transferred to Joliet West in Chicago before playing the first part of this season at Brentwood School in Los Angeles.  Must be an interesting story behind this vagabond.

Good game story.   https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/no-1-fishers-makes-statement-060025134.html

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Gardner still out.  Broke his hand right before Christmas.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Added an offer from UCLA to his list.  

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Will UV Tuesday night for the PUke game.

[WayneFleekHoosier]

1 hour ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Will UV Tuesday night for the PUke game.

Bold move.  

[lillurk]

On 1/23/2026 at 3:16 PM, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Bold move.  

Rabby has a recap interview, I haven’t read it but seems like he saw a lively crowd 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

On 1/23/2026 at 4:16 PM, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Bold move.  

Smart move as it turns out.

[WayneFleekHoosier]

2 hours ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Smart move as it turns out.

Indeed it was.  Hope we can build on some solid mojo a nice win gave us.  

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Gardner still out with injury; I've seen Feb. 5, as a projected return date.  Even without him, Fishers keeps on winning (17-0) defeating Franklin Central 76-28.  Cooper Zachary scored 36p hitting 10 3s.  Really be interesting to see where he ends up and how he performs at the college level.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Paywalled story on On3 following Gardner's UV.  I had previously seen Feb. 5, as a possible return to action date for him but in this story he indicated to Kyler Staley it would be around the start of sectionals - first week of March. He says the right things but don't they all?   DDV's guards have freedom on the court.  DDV is cool and laid back.  Likes that DDV said he wants to play faster as the years move on.  Good relationship with Drew Adams; still working on the relationship thingy with DDV and the other coaches.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

https://www.dstrktdigital.com/high-school-insider/2027-4-star-guard-jason-gardner-jr-updates-recruitment-hearing-from-national-powers

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Fishers vs Westfield scheduled tipoff at 7:30.  No idea if Gardner will play or not.  Mixed reports on when he'll return.

https://www.ihsaatv.org/Crossroads/fishers/?B=3633861

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Gardner in street clothes and still appears to have either a wrap or a cast on his left hand.  

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Fishers vs Penn.  Gardner wearing street clothes and it looks like there's still some kind of wrap on his left hand.  Caleb Coolman '28 is #4 for Penn and we have been in contact with him.

https://www.ihsaatv.org/Crossroads/fishers/?B=3553634

[Demo]

2 hours ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Fishers vs Penn.  Gardner wearing street clothes and it looks like there's still some kind of wrap on his left hand.  Caleb Coolman '28 is #4 for Penn and we have been in contact with him.

https://www.ihsaatv.org/Crossroads/fishers/?B=3553634

Still in a molded hard brace. That doesn’t look real promising in the near term. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Injury was first publicly reported on Dec. 20, so 7 weeks later still in a brace.  Not good.

[Stuhoo]

20 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Injury was first publicly reported on Dec. 20, so 7 weeks later still in a brace.  Not good.

As a Hoosier recruit this is very good news. The time and attention we can pay to an injured recruit that’s only 45 minutes away is gonna be much more than out of area teams will spend.