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Freshman Showcase: Team 4 Evaluations

Freshman Showcase: Team 4 Evaluations
Teddy Bahu
Teddy Bahu September 5, 2025 @ 12:50 PM
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Jalen Neal
Jalen Neal 2029
IL
Titus Payton
Titus Payton 6'5" | SF/SG | 2029
IL
Michael Bader
Michael Bader 5'10" | 2029
IL
Chaise Jones
Chaise Jones 5'3" | PG/SG | 2029
IL
Ethan Michaels
Ethan Michaels 6'0" | SF | 2029
IL
Khali Maddox
Khali Maddox 5'8" | PG | 2029
IL
TJ Adams
TJ Adams 5'3" | PG | 2029
IL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a look at some team 4 evaluations from the Freshman Showcase last month.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2755380"],"_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-68bb22d4344de"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">6'1" F out of Niles North with tons of length. Contributes strongly on the class and runs well. The strength should hopefully come soon, which will surely boost his stock.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2916598"],"_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-68bb22d43453b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This New Trier and IL Wolves prospect has tons of potential. Very shifty with the ball and had an efficient outside shot. Always has his head up and anticipates plays before they even happen. Lengthy combo with plenty of room to keep growing. Only 5'10" right now.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2953578"],"_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-68bb22d43458a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Neal's a versatile 2-way guard who does bits of everything on both ends. Explosive ball-handler in the open floor. Keeps guys in front of him with strong footwork defensively. High motor kid. Lots of length. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2800153"],"_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-68bb22d4345d5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jones is a smaller guard for now but made the most of it with effective footwork on both ends and a terrific ability to blow by opponents. He's capable of creating his own shot and getting buckets from all three levels. Even makes nice cuts off the ball and gets the ball to open teammates as a playmaker. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2404896"],"_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-68bb22d43462b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Adams stood out for me with his active hands on the defensive front. Especially with his work in the 3v3 segment. A high-volume shooter that can get hot at any moment. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2921082"],"_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-68bb22d434676"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">6'5" F from Tinley Park and [program_tooltip program_id='2078449' first='Meanstreets' last='']. Could be a top-30 freshman with the tools at his disposal. Did a great job in his opening game of getting to the line and finishing through contact. He was also super aggressive on the class. Showed confidence backing down opponents to the rim and had great body control.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2451099"],"_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-68bb22d4346bf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">5'9 guard from Oswego east should grow quite a bit more. Has a really nice floater attacking the baseline. Runs well up the floor and makes good decisions as a passer. It will be exciting to see how he develops in the future. A name that will definitely be on my radar.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Here's a look at some team 4 evaluations from the Freshman Showcase last month.

Ethan Michaels

Ethan Michaels

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS SF
CLASS 2029
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Ethan
Michaels SF
Class
2029
Height
6'0"
HS
Niles North
|
IL
Freshman Showcase: Team 4 Evaluations
6’1″ F out of Niles North with tons of length. Contributes strongly on the class and runs well....
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Ethan Michaels

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School: Niles North
Club: Kessel Heat
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Michael Bader

Michael Bader

HEIGHT 5'10"
POS N/A
CLASS 2029
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Michael
Bader
Class
2029
Height
5'10"
HS
New Trier
|
IL
Freshman Showcase: Team 4 Evaluations
This New Trier and IL Wolves prospect has tons of potential. Very shifty with the ball and had...
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Michael Bader

State: Illinois
School: New Trier
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Jalen Neal

Jalen Neal

POS N/A
CLASS 2029
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Jalen
Neal
Class
2029
IL
Freshman Showcase: Team 4 Evaluations
Neal’s a versatile 2-way guard who does bits of everything on both ends. Explosive ball-handler in the open...
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Jalen Neal

State: Illinois
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Chaise Jones

Chaise Jones

HEIGHT 5'3"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2029
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Chaise
Jones PG/SG
Class
2029
Height
5'3"
HS
Joliet Catholic Academy
|
IL
Freshman Showcase: Team 4 Evaluations
Jones is a smaller guard for now but made the most of it with effective footwork on both...
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Chaise Jones

State: Illinois
School: Joliet Catholic Academy
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TJ Adams

TJ Adams

HEIGHT 5'3"
POS PG
CLASS 2029
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TJ
Adams PG
Class
2029
Height
5'3"
IL
Freshman Showcase: Team 4 Evaluations
Adams stood out for me with his active hands on the defensive front. Especially with his work in...
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TJ Adams

State: Illinois
Club: Illinois Attack
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Titus Payton

Titus Payton

HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF/SG
CLASS 2029
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Titus
Payton SF/SG
Class
2029
Height
6'5"
HS
Tinley Park
|
IL
Freshman Showcase: Team 4 Evaluations
6’5″ F from Tinley Park and Meanstreets . Could be a top-30 freshman with the tools at his...
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Titus Payton

State: Illinois
School: Tinley Park
Club:  Jr. EYBL Nike Meanstreets
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Khali Maddox

Khali Maddox

HEIGHT 5'8"
POS PG
CLASS 2029
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Khali
Maddox PG
Class
2029
Height
5'8"
IL
Freshman Showcase: Team 4 Evaluations
5’9 guard from Oswego east should grow quite a bit more. Has a really nice floater attacking the...
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Khali Maddox

State: Illinois
Club: Illinois Attack
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