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Big Shots Richmond Jam: Underrated Prospect to Know (Part 2)

Big Shots Richmond Jam: Underrated Prospect to Know (Part 2)
Eric Wallace
Eric Wallace April 27, 2026 @ 10:37 AM
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Donovan Townes
Donovan Townes 6'6" | SF | 2028
VA
Aiden Carter
Aiden Carter 6'2" | PG/SG | 2026
VA
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A number of under the radar players made a strong impression this weekend at the Big Shots Richmond Jam. Competing against quality competition, these players showcased their skill sets, production, and potential as college prospects.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2934279"],"_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-69ef82d16a2d7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Carter is a fast, athletic combo guard who can impact the game as both a scorer and distributor. He thrives in transition, whether pushing the break as a passer or finishing at the rim. His perimeter shooting continues to improve, adding balance to his offensive game. Defensively, he brings value with active hands and solid on ball pressure, making him a disruptive presence in the backcourt.</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":"Braden Byrnes","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_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":"South Lakes","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"NOVA Cavs","_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-69ef82d16a3bb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The junior point guard is a smart, skilled floor general for the NOVA Cavs. He's an impressive shot maker both off the catch and off the dribble, and shows a strong understanding of how to read and use ball screens. With solid foot speed and reliable decision making, Byrnes does a good job controlling tempo and keeping the offense organized while also contributing as a scorer.</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":"Caleb Krueger","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'6u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"77243","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"The Carmel School","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Richmond Magic","_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-69ef82d16a45c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Krueger is a skilled big man with a good feel for the game and the ability to facilitate offense from the post. He's a capable midrange shooter who can step out and knock down open shots, adding versatility to his offensive profile. With a high basketball IQ, he makes good reads and rebounds his area effectively,.</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":"Tim Neville","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_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":"77247","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Clover Hill","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_program":"Richmond Magic","_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-69ef82d16a4f4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Neville is an athletic wing with good size who can score at all three levels. His perimeter shooting continues to become more consistent, adding to his overall offensive versatility. He is especially effective in transition and brings value on the defensive end with his ability to guard multiple positions, making him a well rounded two-way prospect.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["3367240"],"_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-69ef82d16a54b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The sophomore is a left handed wing with good positional size and a well rounded offensive skill set, capable of scoring at all three levels. He shows a solid feel for the game and plays with confidence, making an impact in a variety of ways. A football prospect as well, his athleticism and physicality translate well on the basketball court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

A number of under the radar players made a strong impression this weekend at the Big Shots Richmond Jam. Competing against quality competition, these players showcased their skill sets, production, and potential as college prospects.

Aiden Carter

Aiden Carter

HEIGHT 6'2"
POS PG/SG
CLASS 2026
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Carter PG/SG
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
HS
Nelson County
|
VA
Big Shots Richmond Jam: Underrated Prospect to Know (Part 2)
Carter is a fast, athletic combo guard who can impact the game as both a scorer and distributor....
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State: Virginia
School: Nelson County
Club: Hill City Crash
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Braden Byrnes

Braden Byrnes

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS PG
CLASS 2027

Braden Byrnes

School: South Lakes
Club: NOVA Cavs
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Caleb Krueger

Caleb Krueger

HEIGHT 6'6"
POS C
CLASS 2027

Caleb Krueger

School: The Carmel School
Club: Richmond Magic
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Tim Neville

Tim Neville

HEIGHT 6'4"
POS SF
CLASS 2027

Tim Neville

School: Clover Hill
Club: Richmond Magic
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Donovan Townes

Donovan Townes

HEIGHT 6'6"
POS SF
CLASS 2028
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Donovan
Townes SF
Class
2028
Height
6'6"
HS
Blue Ridge School
|
VA
Big Shots Richmond Jam: Underrated Prospect to Know (Part 2)
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School: Blue Ridge School
Club: Richmond Magic
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