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Sophomore ID Camp: Team 8 Evaluations

Sophomore ID Camp: Team 8 Evaluations
Scott Burgess
Scott Burgess September 1, 2025 @ 09:00 AM
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Sam Koch
Sam Koch 6'3" | SG | 2028
IL
Ethan Vahl
Ethan Vahl 6'2" | SG | 2028
IL
Braydon Porter
Braydon Porter 6'3" | SF | 2028
IL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Hoops Sophomore ID Camp at Batavia High School featured a ton of big time prospects in the 2028 class.&nbsp; Here I dive into the players that caught our attention from a specific team at the event in <strong>Sophomore ID Camp: Team 8 Evaluations!</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2125627"],"_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-68ae09f2e2f58"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Vahl was one of the top performers at the event.&nbsp; The highly ranked 2028 guard had his entire repertoire working in the game we saw.&nbsp; Such a feathery shot maker from the perimeter that poured them in from distance.&nbsp; He is effective both off the catch and creating his own shot.&nbsp; Makes them in contested situations as well.&nbsp; Mixed in some tough mid-range turnarounds as well.&nbsp; Used his athleticism off the bounce for reverse layups and creative finishes at the cup.&nbsp; What we also really liked was his vision and making nice dishes on the move for dimes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2194655"],"_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-68ae09f2e2ff8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Porter is also one of the top perimeter prospects in the state.&nbsp; He has tremendous strength and athleticism on the wing.&nbsp; Has a lot of the attributes you have to like in a young small forward.&nbsp; Maybe the most explosive downhill slasher in the class with his burst getting to the cup throwing down dunk after dunk.&nbsp; More than just an athlete as he has skill with his handle and shot it extremely well from the perimeter.&nbsp; Also has potential to be a lockdown perimeter defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2916010"],"_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-68ae09f2e307a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">This was my first time seeing Koch in person and he is definitely someone that is going to be making a nice debut in our next rankings update.&nbsp; The 6'3” wing is the younger brother of former top 5 prospect Cooper Koch.&nbsp; Sam is more of a perimeter player that brings slashing to the table.&nbsp; Also really liked how he rebounded the ball consistently flying in for put backs. Can also deck it as he did with shot fakes before blowing past his defender.&nbsp; The feel and instincts stand out.</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":"Cristian Benavides","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77246","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Wheaton St. Francis","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_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-68ae09f2e3136"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Benavides is a 6'1” guard that is a new name who caught our eye.&nbsp; Solid positional size as a point guard that showed good passing feel along with being able to get out in transition for scores in the open floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The Prep Hoops Sophomore ID Camp at Batavia High School featured a ton of big time prospects in the 2028 class.  Here I dive into the players that caught our attention from a specific team at the event in Sophomore ID Camp: Team 8 Evaluations!

Ethan Vahl

Ethan Vahl

IL
SG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS SG
CLASS 2028
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Ethan
Vahl SG
Class
2028
Height
6'2"
HS
Oswego
|
IL
Sophomore ID Camp: Team 8 Evaluations
Vahl was one of the top performers at the event.  The highly ranked 2028 guard had his entire...
Written by Scott Burgess
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Ethan Vahl

State: Illinois
School: Oswego
Club: Meanstreets
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Braydon Porter

Braydon Porter

IL
SF
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SF
CLASS 2028
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Braydon
Porter SF
Class
2028
Height
6'3"
HS
Yorkville
|
IL
Sophomore ID Camp: Team 8 Evaluations
Porter is also one of the top perimeter prospects in the state.  He has tremendous strength and athleticism...
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Braydon Porter

State: Illinois
School: Yorkville
Club: Meanstreets
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Sam Koch

Sam Koch

HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SG
CLASS 2028
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Sam
Koch SG
Class
2028
Height
6'3"
HS
Metamora
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IL
Sophomore ID Camp: Team 8 Evaluations
This was my first time seeing Koch in person and he is definitely someone that is going to...
Written by Scott Burgess
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Sam Koch

State: Illinois
School: Metamora
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Cristian Benavides

Cristian Benavides

HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG
CLASS 2028

Cristian Benavides

School: Wheaton St. Francis
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