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Freshman Showcase: Team 8 Evaluations

Freshman Showcase: Team 8 Evaluations
Teddy Bahu
Teddy Bahu September 7, 2026 @ 04:29 PM
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Evan Minarovic
Evan Minarovic 5'9" | SG | 2030
IL
Ethan Malone
Ethan Malone 6'0" | 2030
IL
James Rydberg
James Rydberg 6'5" | SF | 2030
IL
Ahmed Ibrahim
Ahmed Ibrahim 6'2" | SF | 2030
IL
Joe Gierhahn
Joe Gierhahn 6'1" | SF/SG | 2030
IL
Xavier Young
Xavier Young 5'0" | PG | 2030
IL
Luke Beran
Luke Beran 6'3" | SG/PG | 2030
IL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are evaluations from Team 8 at the Freshman Showcase</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2948495"],"_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-6a9f2cd0bc210"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This is a kid that has the potential to be a STAR in the class of 2030. Guard skills but will end up being a forward. Opened things up with a spot/up three from the top of the key. Followed that up by flashing some slick dribble moves to break past a defender drawing baseline. Then buried another contested triple off the bounce. A big fan of the strides he makes to the basket. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3725081"],"_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-6a9f2cd0bc279"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An elite on-ball defender. Smaller right now but I think he's got plenty of room to grow. Efficient mover off the ball. Knocked in a couple outside shots as well</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2834388"],"_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-6a9f2cd0bc2c9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Combo guard that should grow a bit more. Confident 3-pt shooter and buried several triples that way. Became more effective as a passer later on. Underrated vision. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3723686"],"_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-6a9f2cd0bc315"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A guard that should grow a bit more. In this matchup, I was a big fan of his speed to get up and down the floor. Leading to numerous fast break points. Slides his feet well as a defender to keep his opponent in front of him. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2845816"],"_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-6a9f2cd0bc360"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The long term potential is there for Gierhan to be a solid SG or SF. Shooting mechanics are already there as he buried multiple triples in this game. Moves really well off the ball to get himself open. But not afraid to go 1v1 with a player either.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2921088"],"_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-6a9f2cd0bc3ab"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A physical forward out of St. Patrick. Love the ability to read plays defensively. Sometimes, he looked a step ahead of the game as he intercepted several passes and was quick to close out on the perimeter. A high IQ prospect  to monitor in the future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2369920"],"_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-6a9f2cd0bc3ef"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Physical prospect out of Benet. He was super effective at chasing down rebounds and boxing out. Leading to a handful of second chance opportunities. Will likely be a guard from a long-term perspective. Unfazed to shoot it anywhere on the floor with his lefty stroke. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

Here are evaluations from Team 8 at the Freshman Showcase

James Rydberg

James Rydberg

IL #WL
SF #WL
HEIGHT 6'5"
POS SF
CLASS 2030
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James
Rydberg SF
Class
2030
Height
6'5"
HS
Benet Academy
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IL
Freshman Showcase: Team 8 Evaluations
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James Rydberg

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State: Illinois
School: Benet Academy
Club: Breakaway

This is a kid that has the potential to be a STAR in the class of 2030. Guard skills but will end up being a forward. Opened things up with a spot/up three from the top of the key. Followed that up by flashing some slick dribble moves to break past a defender drawing baseline. Then buried another contested triple off the bounce. A big fan of the strides he makes to the basket.

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Evan Minarovic

Evan Minarovic

HEIGHT 5&#039;9&quot;
POS SG
CLASS 2030
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Evan Minarovic

State: Illinois

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An elite on-ball defender. Smaller right now but I think he's got plenty of room to grow. Efficient mover off the ball. Knocked in a couple outside shots as well

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Xavier Young

Xavier Young

HEIGHT 5'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2030
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Xavier Young

State: Illinois
Club: Illinois Bulls Association

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Combo guard that should grow a bit more. Confident 3-pt shooter and buried several triples that way. Became more effective as a passer later on. Underrated vision.

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Ethan Malone

Ethan Malone

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS N/A
CLASS 2030
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Ethan Malone

State: Illinois

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A guard that should grow a bit more. In this matchup, I was a big fan of his speed to get up and down the floor. Leading to numerous fast break points. Slides his feet well as a defender to…

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Joe Gierhahn

Joe Gierhahn

HEIGHT 6'1"
POS SF/SG
CLASS 2030
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Gierhahn SF/SG
Class
2030
Height
6'1"
HS
Brother Rice
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IL
Freshman Showcase: Team 8 Evaluations
The long term potential is there for Gierhan to be a solid SG or SF. Shooting mechanics are...
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Joe Gierhahn

State: Illinois
School: Brother Rice
Club: Mike Glennon Elite

The long term potential is there for Gierhan to be a solid SG or SF. Shooting mechanics are already there as he buried multiple triples in this game. Moves really well off the ball to get himself open. But not afraid to go 1v1 with a player either.

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Ahmed Ibrahim

Ahmed Ibrahim

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SF
CLASS 2030
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Ahmed Ibrahim

Instagram
State: Illinois

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A physical forward out of St. Patrick. Love the ability to read plays defensively. Sometimes, he looked a step ahead of the game as he intercepted several passes and was quick to close out on the perimeter. A high IQ…

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Luke Beran

Luke Beran

HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG/PG
CLASS 2030
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Beran SG/PG
Class
2030
Height
6'3"
HS
Benet Academy
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IL
Freshman Showcase: Team 8 Evaluations
Physical prospect out of Benet. He was super effective at chasing down rebounds and boxing out. Leading to...
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Luke Beran

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State: Illinois
School: Benet Academy
Club: Illinois Attack

Physical prospect out of Benet. He was super effective at chasing down rebounds and boxing out. Leading to a handful of second chance opportunities. Will likely be a guard from a long-term perspective. Unfazed to shoot it anywhere on the floor with his lefty stroke.

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