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The Last Dance: Teddy’s Saturday Standouts (Part 2)

The Last Dance: Teddy’s Saturday Standouts (Part 2)
Teddy Bahu
Teddy Bahu July 13, 2024 @ 09:30 PM
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Luca Stella
Luca Stella 6'3" | SG | 2026
IL
Kevinas Salkauskas
Kevinas Salkauskas 6'7" | C | 2027
IL
Spencer Thomas
Spencer Thomas 6'2" | SF/PF | 2027
IL
Ian Smucker
Ian Smucker 6'0" | PG | 2027
IL
Jacob Stiele
Jacob Stiele 6'4" | SF | 2026
MN
Torrence Rivera
Torrence Rivera 6'2" | SG | 2027
WI
Elvis Neckles
Elvis Neckles 6'0" | PG | 2026
MN
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's part 2 of my standouts list from Saturday's action in Romeoville and Bedford Park.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140982"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66932f0195c0b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rivera controlled the Lions offense Saturday against Next Level. Showed lots of poise as a point guard to hit buckets when needed. Also attacked the glass to keep plays alive. Playmaking was good too. Nice bounce-pass to a cutting teammate to give them a lead in the 2nd half. But took over the game in the final stages. Buried a contested 3-pointer while converting an and-one as well. Then pushed off a defender for a floater in the paint. 6'2” PG is a name to watch in Wisconsin.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1560870"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66932f0195c95"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The 6'2” PG never lost confidence when his team was down big vs Greater Purpose. Walked into several 3-pointers in the 2nd half which was part of a key 10-0 run. Also displayed good ball control and separated himself on several instances. Ultimately helped make things a contest in the dying minutes. Especially as a passer. Finished with four 3-pointers in this game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2381647"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66932f0195d04"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Was the difference-maker in a huge come-from-behind performance to force OT against Greater Purpose. Step-back 3-pointer in the corner off a Nexkles dime late. Tied the game up with another 3-pointer in OT. Before that, he made a pair of solid drives to the rim off the pump-fake.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Dominic Mordini","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'4u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77248","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Lake Forest","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Greater Purpose","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66932f0195de2"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Found the bucket in so many ways for GPA Schaumburg. Started the game against Splash with the a contested 3-pointer. But got more aggressive attacking the rim. Drew several fouls while showing an ability to score with both hands on a quick first step. Transition bucket put them back up double-digits in the final minutes of the game. Followed it up with a strong drive baseline. Game winning assist in sudden-death.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='2962266' first='Luca' last='Stella']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'5u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77247","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Greater Purpose","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66932f0195eb0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Name to watch in 2027 with great size and length. Outsized everyone and grabbed tons of boards Saturday afternoon against Hardwood Elite. Made finishing inside look easy. Strong put-back finish in the opening few minutes. Started to show off his passing abilities later in the game. A transition assist after a steal in the first half with another one shortly after. He's definitely a work in progress, but the upside is there for a rising sophomore.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2442189"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66932f0195fb4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A high IQ point guard who can create his own shot. Showed that off vs Hardwood. Dribbling into a baseline jumper early on and followed it up with a deep 3-pointer. Showed great passing potential, too. I saw least 4-5 assists from him in this game.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2442198"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66932f0196011"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This combo guard was moved up from the lower level team a few weeks ago. Making an immediate impact against Hardwood. Super aggressive attacking the rim in the opening half while also drawing several fouls. Then showed his range with a 3-pointer to begin the 2nd half. Also did a good job closing out on shooters defensively throughout the contest.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2455406"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66932f0196069"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This was my first time watching 6'8” big man on [program_tooltip program_id='2078448' first='Illinois' last='Wolves'] up close. The first thing to stand out were his rebounding abilities. Takes advantage of his frame to crash the boards on both ends. Also had several inside scores in the first half including an and-one. Double-double showing.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Here's part 2 of my standouts list from Saturday's action in Romeoville and Bedford Park.

Torrence Rivera

Torrence Rivera

WI
SG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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Height
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HS
Pius XI
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WI
The Last Dance: Teddy’s Saturday Standouts (Part 2)
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School: Pius XI
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Elvis Neckles

Elvis Neckles

MN
PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Neckles PG
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Park Center
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MN
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Elvis Neckles

State: Minnesota
School: Park Center
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Jacob Stiele

Jacob Stiele

MN
SF
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Stiele SF
Class
2026
Height
6'4"
HS
Twin Cities Academy
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MN
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Jacob Stiele

State: Minnesota
School: Twin Cities Academy
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Dominic Mordini

Dominic Mordini

HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SG
CLASS 2026

Dominic Mordini

School: Lake Forest
Club: Greater Purpose
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Spencer Thomas

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Kevinas Salkauskas

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