As always, Rader showed out. His court vision is beyond his years – even when the play doesn’t go his way, the right thought and strategy is usually there. A dual-sport athlete, Rader’s busy in football season so his jumper was a tad rusty in the early morning game I saw, but he’s a calming force on offense and redeemed his misses with some big shots beyond the arc. His handles are also outstanding and he rarely gets the ball taken away. Equal parts distributor and offensive force, Rader continues to be a player to watch.

A lead initiator who combines functional agility with a high active motor across multiple phases. Rader provides shooting versatility from beyond the arc showing comfort in spot up options or creating rhythmic threes off the bounce. He consistently finds scoring windows through intentional on and off ball movements. As a facilitator, Rader processes the floor well while utilizing backdoor cuts and keeping his vision up to generate early pitch ahead passes off of rebounds from the guard spot. Defensively he finds opportunities to disrupt point of attack pressure at times using his activity and anticipation to help generate turnovers. A two way tough guard from Geneva that should continue to see stock increase.

An electric playmaker with unmistakable presence, Rader stands out before he even touches the basketball. Those long, flowing curls may be the first thing you notice, but once he starts playing, it becomes clear that his game is every bit as distinctive. Rader can get hot from behind the arc, secure monster rebounds even against bigger and stronger competition, and turn a careless pass into a steal in an instant. He’s the type of player you find yourself gravitating toward simply because you know something special is going to happen when the ball is in his hands.

Rader has been on our radar for a while as a heady floor general that plays the game with a ton of flair.  Crafty ball handler that has a knack for getting where he needs setting up his passing off live dribbles, shooting, and soft touch finishing game.