Caden Gaither
Caden Gaither
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Michael Roth | Prep Hoops Scout
Gaither has been an excellent addition for Grayson County, helping them make a run at Rupp Arena last season after moving to the area last year. Gaither had another big showing on Friday in an impressive win over Winton Woods. After a slow start, Gaither settled into the game well and had multiple and-1 finishes with his right hand. Gaither’s best move of the day came on a hesi dribble move that left the defender scrambling and he fouled him late, leading to another and-1 finish. Gaither is currently on regional Division II and NAIA radars with a recent visit to Thomas More.
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Read EvaluationSteve Quattrocchi | Prep Hoops Scout
Gaither continues to get better (and taller). As he get stronger, he’s going to be a problem for defenders. He’s also got a high basketball IQ and makes the right plays.
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Read EvaluationMichael Roth | Prep Hoops Scout
Flipping the game with his own personal 8-0 run in the third quarter to turn a one point deficit into a seven point lead for Grayson County, Gaither knocked down his two 3-pointers of the game during that run. Scoring three times off steals, Gaither was opportunistic in jumping passing lanes and going for steals. Impressive performance by one of the more under the radar transfers this year in Kentucky.
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Read EvaluationDoneah Marshall | Prep Hoops Scout
The addition of Gaither and
Jagger Mardis
Jagger
Mardis
6'3" | SG/CG
Grayson County | 2026
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KY
to a Grayson County squad that returned its top three scorers from last season has paid dividends for the Cougars. Sharing the court with several scholarship-level recruits means that Gaither’s role is smaller than last season at Collins, but he’s more efficient than ever. Averaging close to 10 points on 52.7% shooting and 42.9% from beyond the arc, Gaither will have crucial responsibilities in Grayson’s push for state.
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Read EvaluationSteve Quattrocchi | Prep Hoops Scout
Caden does a little bit of everything for Collins and had a good AAU season for the Shelby Stars this summer. Gaither may not be done growing yet, either. Definitely a player who deserves some looks from scholarship schools this year.
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Read EvaluationSteve Quattrocchi | Prep Hoops Scout
A fast rising Junior who had a breakout season this past winter, Gaither is a good shooter with positional size and an improving handle. Caden was an all region player last year and is having a strong AAU season as well. Scholarship schools should take note.
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Read EvaluationBrandon Ramsey | Prep Hoops Scout
This smooth, left-handed guard from Collins High School in Kentucky was a standout at the Queen City Clash and then shot out of the gate at the Havoc in the Heartland with a 28-point performance on Friday night for the Shelby Stars . It is easy to see why he is considered a Top 50 prospect in the state of Kentucky’s Class of 2027.
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Read EvaluationBrandon Ramsey | Prep Hoops Scout
Ranked as the #41 prospect in Kentucky’s Class of 2027, Gaither is probably over qualified to be considered a true “stock-riser.” However, as a scout from Indiana I don’t get to see him play very often and he really stood out over the weekend at the Havoc in the Heartland. The 6’2″ guard got the weekend started by going off for 28 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 blocked shots in a win for the Shelby Stars .
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Read EvaluationSteve Quattrocchi | Prep Hoops Scout
Caden was one of the new names in this update and went from unknown to all region in his Sophomore season. Gaither is a good shooter and has deep range on his jumper. If he can continue to add some bulk, Gaither’s “off the bounce” game will get better and he’ll be at the free throw line early and often as a Junior.
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Read EvaluationSteve Quattrocchi | Prep Hoops Scout
Going from Unranked to 41st overall is a pretty big jump but Caden made a big jump this season as he went from virtual unknown to All Region. Gaither led Collins in nearly every statistical category this season and should be expected to have even bigger numbers as a Junior and team leader.
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