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Team 4 Evaluations from The Expo: Michigan

Team 4 Evaluations from The Expo: Michigan
Gabe Sweat
Gabe Sweat October 1, 2025 @ 11:48 AM
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Lukis Bir
Lukis Bir 6'2" | SG | 2026
MI
Juronn Gardner
Juronn Gardner 6'0" | 2027
MI
Denim Marshall
Denim Marshall 5'9" | PG/SG | 2026
MI
Darius Hawkins
Darius Hawkins 5'8" | PG | 2027
MI
Damari Lawler
Damari Lawler 6'0" | PG/SG | 2026
MI
Xavier VanWagner
Xavier VanWagner 6'8" | PF | 2027
MI
Marcel Brown El
Marcel Brown El 6'2" | SF | 2027
MI
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Team 4 came out the gate with energy and pace at The Expo in Michigan. I took an inside look at how each player contributed on both ends of the floor, the strengths that stood out, and the little details that made a difference in the end. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2399050"],"_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-68dd5b4469397"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Damari prevented disaster on multiple occasions, gathering himself and finishing with touch. Lawler also showed off a floater with a soft touch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140518"],"_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-68dd5b44693f4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Marcel has a true college-ready frame. Along with that build comes his IQ—patient, never forcing his hand. Brown limits turnovers with his control of pace.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2411660"],"_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-68dd5b4469444"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Darius does a great job playing off two feet, multiplying his options—something that could translate well to the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2947675"],"_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-68dd5b446948a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Juronn doesn't get derailed by the first point of contact—he persists through and gets to his desired spot.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2971388"],"_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-68dd5b44694ce"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lukis pushes the ball in transition, driving the pace of the game forward. Bir does a good job drawing fouls and getting to the charity stripe frequently.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2426328"],"_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-68dd5b446952a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Denim runs the floor well, creating opportunities for himself. Marshall not only creates looks without the ball, but is also quick off the dribble, getting downhill.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2140540"],"_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-68dd5b4469579"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Xavier high-points the rebound, keeping it up and away from smaller, pesty guards trying to poke it free. VanWagner wastes no time, keeping the ball high and going straight up at the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Team 4 came out the gate with energy and pace at The Expo in Michigan. I took an inside look at how each player contributed on both ends of the floor, the strengths that stood out, and the little details that made a difference in the end.

Damari Lawler

Damari Lawler

MI
PG/SG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2026
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Damari
Lawler PG/SG
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
Loy Norrix
|
MI
Team 4 Evaluations from The Expo: Michigan
Damari prevented disaster on multiple occasions, gathering himself and finishing with touch. Lawler also showed off a floater...
Written by Gabe Sweat
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Damari Lawler

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State: Michigan
School: Loy Norrix
Club: United Persuit
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Marcel Brown El

Marcel Brown El

MI
SF
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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Marcel
Brown El SF
Class
2027
Height
6'2"
HS
Orchard Lake St. Mary's
|
MI
Team 4 Evaluations from The Expo: Michigan
Marcel has a true college-ready frame. Along with that build comes his IQ—patient, never forcing his hand. Brown...
Written by Gabe Sweat
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Marcel Brown El

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State: Michigan
School: Orchard Lake St. Mary's
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Darius Hawkins

Darius Hawkins

HEIGHT 5'8"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Darius
Hawkins PG
Class
2027
Height
5'8"
HS
Holland
|
MI
Team 4 Evaluations from The Expo: Michigan
Darius does a great job playing off two feet, multiplying his options—something that could translate well to the...
Written by Gabe Sweat
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Darius Hawkins

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State: Michigan
School: Holland
Club: All in 2027
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Juronn Gardner

Juronn Gardner

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS N/A
CLASS 2027
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Juronn
Gardner
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
HS
Livonia Franklin
|
MI
Team 4 Evaluations from The Expo: Michigan
Juronn doesn’t get derailed by the first point of contact—he persists through and gets to his desired spot.
Written by Gabe Sweat
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Juronn Gardner

State: Michigan
School: Livonia Franklin
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Lukis Bir

Lukis Bir

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2026
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Lukis
Bir SG
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
HS
Sturgis
|
MI
Team 4 Evaluations from The Expo: Michigan
Lukis pushes the ball in transition, driving the pace of the game forward. Bir does a good job...
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Lukis Bir

State: Michigan
School: Sturgis
Club: 5Star Basketball
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Denim Marshall

Denim Marshall

HEIGHT 5'9"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2026
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Denim
Marshall PG/SG
Class
2026
Height
5'9"
HS
Advanced Technology Academy
|
MI
Team 4 Evaluations from The Expo: Michigan
Denim runs the floor well, creating opportunities for himself. Marshall not only creates looks without the ball, but...
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School: Advanced Technology Academy
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Xavier VanWagner

Xavier VanWagner

MI
PF
HEIGHT 6'8"
POS PF
CLASS 2027
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VanWagner PF
Class
2027
Height
6'8"
HS
Carrollton
|
MI
Team 4 Evaluations from The Expo: Michigan
Xavier high-points the rebound, keeping it up and away from smaller, pesty guards trying to poke it free....
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Xavier VanWagner

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School: Carrollton
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