
Michael Bader
Michael Bader is a high-academic guard and one of the most coachable players in the program, with the ability to adapt his game to whatever his team needs. An elite defender with strong athleticism, he pairs a high basketball IQ with a fundamentally sound skill set. Michael has the tools to impact the game in a variety of ways, but his next step is learning to consistently take over and better balance when to play with pace versus physicality. With his versatility, discipline, and upside, he projects as a future college-level player with a very promising trajectory.
Measurables
Standing Reach: 7'6.2"
Wing Span: 5'11.3"
3/4 Court Sprint: 2.98 seconds
Lane Agility: 10 seconds
Jump Mat Vertical: 33.3 inches
High School Spot Shooting 17/25
College Spot Shooting 16/25
College off the Dribble 20/30
High School on the Move 8/25
College on the Move 5/25
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*On the move timed, not all 25 shots were taken*
Academic & Personal Accolades
Current Cumulative GPA: 4.47
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Number of Honor Classes: 3+
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Played Sophomore as a freshman
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2025 USA Basketball Gold Camp Impact Award Winner
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Would like to be known as a better person than basketball player, someone who his family and friends can rely on.
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Academic Goal: He expects high achievement in all honors or high honors classes
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Live Period Schedule
​April 17th - 19th
MADE Hoops - Midwest Warmup
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UW Health Sports Factory– Rockford, IL​
May 15th - 17th
UAA Session 2 (Live)
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Spooky Nook Champion Mill – Cincinnati, OH
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July 9th - 12th
UAA Session 3 (Live)
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LakePoint Champions Center - Atlanta, GA
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July 16th - 19th
UAA Finals (Live)
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Kentucky Expo Center - Louisville, KY

