Jonathan is a hybrid player who can stretch the floor with spacing on offense and protect the rim with underrated athleticism on defense. Cayetano blocks shots against opponents who try to bully him down low, and he comes up with key rebounds to stop the other team from scoring. He is capable of knocking down fadeaways or with a solid post up game against mismatches and his speed in transition showcases his ability to rim run effectively. He positions himself well under the basket to finish with ease at a high rate and he is nearly capable of averaging a double-double every game based on who is guarding him.

Jonathan Cayetano Jonathan Cayetano 6'7" | PF Port Neches-Groves | 2027 TX is one of the best post players I have watched this past year in terms of paint footwork and shooting touch under the basket. He uses a unique style of bully ball to force his way into the paint and either draw fouls or convert for an easy two points. He has the ability to spot up for mid-range or long jumpers, and this gives him flexibility to stretch the defense out and allow his teammates opportunities to create their own shots. I first started keeping tabs on Jonathan last year and he continues to excel every time he steps on the court; colleges may want to start looking at him before it’s too late.

Jonathan Cayetano Jonathan Cayetano 6'7" | PF Port Neches-Groves | 2027 TX is a frontcourt player that offers a versatile blend of rim protection defensively and floor stretching offensively. During the weekend at GASO, he showcased these skills for TJ Ford Academy 3SSB 17U. He blocked shots and affected shots near the basket, ensuring his team didn’t give up paint points. Defensively, he was a key contributor to the rebounding category. Offensively, Jonathan’s play revolved around the rim, primarily getting his touches by positioning himself strategically within the offensive flow.

Jonathan Cayetano Jonathan Cayetano 6'7" | PF Port Neches-Groves | 2027 TX was the most dominant post player I watched during the entire day on Saturday. He singlehandedly brought PNG back from 20 points down against Montgomery to come back and win the game in the clutch. Cayetano had a monster double-double with 28 points and 15 rebounds fresh off an injury from last year. College coaches should invest in Jonathan early due to his mobility, frame, and ability to flat out dominate the post. He can also score in the midrange and run his lane effectively on fastbreaks as well.