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Sterling MLK Classic: More Impactful Posts

Sterling MLK Classic: More Impactful Posts
Michael Schneiderman
Michael Schneiderman January 20, 2026 @ 11:00 AM
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Silas Steffen
Silas Steffen 6'4" | SG/CG | 2026
IL
Malachi Johnson
Malachi Johnson 6'5" | PF/SF | 2026
IL
Ben Peterson
Ben Peterson 6'3" | SF | 2027
IL
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Sterling MLK Classic hosted it's 11th annual and consecutive event this past weekend. In this last article from the day's shootout, we will took a deeper dive into more posts who showcased their contributions. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2859809"],"_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-696d5e1608c10"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Lengthy athletic 4 man with good feel around the basket. Played more lively with bounce in the second half. Utilized strength and stamina to advantage. Liked his activity on the glass. Had multiple offensive rebound gathers and put backs for second chance opportunities through contact. Knocked down a mid range jay from 5 feet. Competes hard with defenders around around the basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2415540"],"_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-696d5e1608c7d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Will play on turf post high school but can certainly affect games on the hardwood as well. Lengthy 4 man that cleaned up the glass in the thick of traffic. Selfless and active mover on and off ball to screen and get space for others. Banged in a big 3 in 4<sup>th</sup> to widen defense out. Showed passing abilities from inside out. Smart IQ, competitive, and sticks to his role on a well orchestrated coached team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3143200"],"_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-696d5e1608ccd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Selfless athlete with high mobility off the ball. Forces way into action of play with hustle and grit. Follow-up put back offensive rebound in transition, hard cut on BLOB for retrieval and score, and a sprint on primary break to beat D to other end for catch and dunk. Reads flow of game well in multiple phases. Attacking forward that can bang down low with solid hard nosed physicality.</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":"Brady Tunkel","_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":"77245","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Joliet Catholic ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"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-696d5e1608d78"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Earns his keep in the paint. High motor on the glass and plays bigger than size presents. Had 8 rebounds through 3 quarters and finished in double digits in that category by final buzzer. Grinds it out and shows competitive physical tenacity down low. Hit a corner 3 as well to provide another scoring spark in 2<sup>nd</sup> half.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The Sterling MLK Classic hosted it's 11th annual and consecutive event this past weekend. In this last article from the day's shootout, we will took a deeper dive into more posts who showcased their contributions.

Malachi Johnson

Malachi Johnson

HEIGHT 6'5"
POS PF/SF
CLASS 2026
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Malachi Johnson

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State: Illinois
School: Christ the King
Club: Team Rose

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Lengthy athletic 4 man with good feel around the basket. Played more lively with bounce in the second half. Utilized strength and stamina to advantage. Liked his activity on the glass. Had multiple offensive rebound gathers and put backs for…

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Ben Peterson

Ben Peterson

IL
SF
HEIGHT 6'3"
POS SF
CLASS 2027
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Ben Peterson

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State: Illinois
School: Geneva

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Will play on turf post high school but can certainly affect games on the hardwood as well. Lengthy 4 man that cleaned up the glass in the thick of traffic. Selfless and active mover on and off ball to screen…

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Silas Steffen

Silas Steffen

HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SG/CG
CLASS 2026
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Silas Steffen

Twitter
State: Illinois
School: Morton

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Selfless athlete with high mobility off the ball. Forces way into action of play with hustle and grit. Follow-up put back offensive rebound in transition, hard cut on BLOB for retrieval and score, and a sprint on primary break to…

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Brady Tunkel

Brady Tunkel

HEIGHT 6'4"
POS PF
CLASS 2026

Brady Tunkel

School: Joliet Catholic

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Earns his keep in the paint. High motor on the glass and plays bigger than size presents. Had 8 rebounds through 3 quarters and finished in double digits in that category by final buzzer. Grinds it out and shows competitive…

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