Ben Davis' Jashawn Ladd Named Athlete of the Week

Senior guard leads Giants' boys basketball team with over 14 points per game

Feb. 5, 2026 at 8:07pm

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Ben Davis High School senior guard Jashawn Ladd has been named the Athlete of the Week after leading the Giants' boys basketball team to an 11-4 record so far this season. Ladd is scoring over 14 points per game and is the team's top shot blocker.

Why it matters

Ladd's strong performance has been a key factor in Ben Davis' successful season, as the team aims to make a deep playoff run and compete for a state championship at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

The details

Ladd, who grew up in the Wayne Township community, has impressed his coach Don Carlisle with his leadership and play. Carlisle sees Ladd as one of the next stars to come through the Ben Davis program and hopes he can earn a spot on the all-star team this year.

  • Ladd has been leading the Ben Davis boys basketball team throughout the 2026-27 season.

The players

Jashawn Ladd

A senior guard for the Ben Davis High School boys basketball team who is scoring over 14 points per game and leading the team in blocks.

Don Carlisle

The head coach of the Ben Davis High School boys basketball team, who has praised Ladd's leadership and performance.

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What they’re saying

“I'm very, very happy I'm able to do this because I wouldn't want to be anywhere else with any other group of guys. It's all smiles on everybody's faces. To be able to go through these four years of high school together is just super special.”

— Jashawn Ladd, Senior Guard, Ben Davis High School (wishtv.com)

“We're excited and happy to have guys that want to play here and be here. Jayshawn is at the top of the list. He's one of the kids that I saw early and said that he'll be one of the next ones and I'm pretty happy with the way that he's been able to be a junior all-star and hopefully we can get him on the all-star team this year.”

— Don Carlisle, Head Coach, Ben Davis High School (wishtv.com)

What’s next

Ladd and the Ben Davis High School boys basketball team will look to continue their successful season and make a deep playoff run, with the goal of competing for a state championship at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

The takeaway

Jashawn Ladd's standout performance as the leader of the Ben Davis High School boys basketball team highlights the program's ability to develop talented student-athletes who are committed to their community and their teammates.