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Triad First 48 Varsity County Clash: Lead Guards

Triad First 48 Varsity County Clash: Lead Guards
Jay Anderson
Jay Anderson June 12, 2025 @ 11:45 AM
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Draeton Nance
Draeton Nance 5'10" | PG | 2028
NC
Jeremiah Davis
Jeremiah Davis 6'2" | CG | 2026
NC
Brayden Gatling
Brayden Gatling 6'0" | SG/PG | 2027
NC
Cade Atkins
Cade Atkins 6'1" | PG | 2026
NC
Caden Ryker
Caden Ryker 6'0" | PG | 2026
NC
Dane Cassada
Dane Cassada 6'4" | CG | 2026
NC
<!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Take a look at some lead guard prospects in the Triad area to get eyes on in June following the Triad First 48 Varsity County Clash!</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>USE CODE</em><strong><em>&nbsp;anderson30</em></strong><em>&nbsp;for 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION!</em><a href="http://www.prephoops.com/subscribe/?coupon=anderson30">&nbsp;Subscribe</a>&nbsp;today!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1694957"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2880945,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-684ae1218cecc"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A college-ready framed guard who continues to assert himself in the 2026 class out of Calvary Day School; he did well in showcasing his ability to make his presence felt on both ends of the floor; defends with energy and gets to his spots offensively, especially on the perimeter, with ease; efficient perimeter shooter worth getting to know for DI programs </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/HereGoJayAgain/status/1932846056531739055","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/HereGoJayAgain/status/1932846056531739055 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2529637"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2880941,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-684ae1218cf3e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A shifty lefty guard who can get downhill, touch the paint and make things happen as well as knock down shots on the perimeter; did well in leading the way for Team Guilford in a number of ways as a scorer and playmaker; crafty in isolation and not afraid to score in traffic; trending upwards as a DI guard given his development with [program_tooltip program_id='2375668' first='SW15H' last='Elite']</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/HereGoJayAgain/status/1932846070263955567","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/HereGoJayAgain/status/1932846070263955567 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1782147"],"_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-684ae1218cf8c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A high IQ point guard who did well to find his way throughout the Triad First 48 at the point guard role; by the end, he found his confidence in getting to the paint and making things happen when opportunities came his way; does well on both ends of the floor, a self-starter defensively; can really knock down shots on the perimeter when he gets going</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2521046"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2880947,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-684ae1218cfee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another strong-framed guard from the Triad area; he showed he could run the show for Team Stokes/Surry while also maintaining his own prowess for getting to the paint and finishing in traffic; knocked down shots on the perimeter when needed and defended with poise; DII/DIII programs in the region should get eyes on him</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2880731"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":["override_image"],"_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":2880948,"_player_evaluations_0_player_featured_image":"field_62f141137ead9","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-684ae1218d064"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">An intriguing new face in the 2026 class to get to know out of Winston-Salem Christian School; showed poise as a defender who could guard multiple roles; got rebounds out of the net and made things happen in a hurry as a playmaker; showed off his length/athleticism in getting to the rim and making things happen; late-bloomer in the state for DII programs to get eyes on</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":2880978,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='2947904' first='Draeton' last='Nance']","_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":"5'10u0022","_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":"Davie","_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-684ae1218d12e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">One of the younger floor generals at the Triad First 48 Varsity County Clash; showed he belong as he ran the show for Team Davie/Yadkin/Wilkes; did well at maintaining pace with the ball on the break and making defenders pay with the 3-ball when they played off of him; strong-framed defender who plays physical; fearless on the hardwood</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Take a look at some lead guard prospects in the Triad area to get eyes on in June following the Triad First 48 Varsity County Clash!

Dane Cassada

Dane Cassada

NC
CG
HEIGHT 6'4"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Dane
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Class
2026
Height
6'4"
HS
Moravian Prep / YNG Dreamerz Overtime Elite
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Dane Cassada

State: North Carolina
School: Moravian Prep / YNG Dreamerz Overtime Elite
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Brayden Gatling

Brayden Gatling

NC
SG/PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS SG/PG
CLASS 2027
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Brayden
Gatling SG/PG
Class
2027
Height
6'0"
HS
Southwest Guilford
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NC
Triad First 48 Varsity County Clash: Lead Guards
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Brayden Gatling

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State: North Carolina
School: Southwest Guilford
Club: SW15H Elite
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Caden Ryker

Caden Ryker

NC
PG
HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Caden
Ryker PG
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
HS
The North Carolina Leadership Academy
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NC
Triad First 48 Varsity County Clash: Lead Guards
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Caden Ryker

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State: North Carolina
School: The North Carolina Leadership Academy
Club: NC Spartans
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Cade Atkins

Cade Atkins

NC
PG
HEIGHT 6'1"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Cade
Atkins PG
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
HS
North Surry
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NC
Triad First 48 Varsity County Clash: Lead Guards
Another strong-framed guard from the Triad area; he showed he could run the show for Team Stokes/Surry while...
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Cade Atkins

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State: North Carolina
School: North Surry
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Jeremiah Davis

Jeremiah Davis

NC
CG
HEIGHT 6'2"
POS CG
CLASS 2026
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Jeremiah
Davis CG
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
HS
Winston Salem Christian
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Triad First 48 Varsity County Clash: Lead Guards
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Jeremiah Davis

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