The definition of an aggressive scoring guard who attacks the basket at every opportunity,  Ashton Graves Ashton Graves 6'4" | SG Hudson Catholic | 2027 State NJ has gotten off to an impressive start to the spring, demonstrating his ability to put pressure on the rim and finish in an abundant amount of ways around the basket— generating much of his offense by using his explosiveness to create driving lanes off the dribble and finish at the basket, while also thriving in transition by outrunning defenders for easy scoring opportunities. Graves pairs elite downhill speed with impressive body control and a sharp change of pace, allowing him to consistently get downhill. While he consistently excels at attacking the paint, Graves has also emerged as a more dependable perimeter shooter —an important aspect of his long term projection, displaying a smooth and repeatable catch and shoot stroke and showing improved efficiency from beyond the arc.

Graves has seen a pair of scholarship offers come in recent weeks— having Georgia Tech and Seton Hall extending offers, with additional programs expected to show interest, especially if Graves continues to put up impressive numbers on the 3SSB circuit.

Operated with a strong feel as a creator, consistently pushing the pace in transition and applying pressure by getting downhill with intent. What stood out most was his handle — tight, controlled, and confident — allowing him to navigate traffic, shift defenders, and create advantages off the dribble. He played with purpose, collapsing the defense and opening opportunities for others. On the glass, he contributed to finishing possessions, and offensively he showed a smooth stroke from three with good lift and range. His ability to handle, create, and make plays gave him a well-rounded and impactful presence.

When you give a scoring guard like Graves the green light, it only fuels his confidence and betters the chances of breakout games like he did in S1, most notably in his 25-point outburst against Atlanta Celtics when New World made a statement to the rest of the circuit coming out with the win. Graves led the charge in this game and ultimately throughout the weekend as New World went 4-0. He was much more than a tunnel vision scorer and while he’ll always remain aggressive in that aspect, did a nice job of leaving his fingerprints on the game as a rebounder and playmaker as well. To go with the 25 points against the Celtics, Graves also pulled in seven boards and dished out six assists. For the weekend, he boasted averages of 15.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.5 steals per game while shooting 50 percent from the field and 37.5 percent from deep.

Graves may have changed his location for the high school season, but his mindset has remained. Getting buckets is what Graves does best and he was in his flow for spurts throughout this showing as a guard with sound positional size that attacked the rim with aggression and finished through harm. He has some twitch to tap into when he gets downhill that allows for crafty finishes and used his end-to-end speed to put pressure on the rim in transition. This New World group is still getting to learn each other’s strengths and weaknesses. The point guard position will play a big role in their success puzzle, but one thing that is for certain is Graves’ scoring capabilities at the combo guard spot.

Every bit of the definition of an aggressive scoring guard who attacks the basket any chance he gets, Ashton Graves Ashton Graves 6'4" | SG Hudson Catholic | 2027 State NJ wasted no time asserting himself in Hudson Catholic’s offense in his first year here in Jersey— consistently applying pressure on the rim in a multitude of ways, generating so much of his offense by leveraging his explosiveness to attack driving angles off the bounce and get to the basket while also pushing the pace in transition to beat defenders down the floor for easy finishes. Erupting for countless loud scoring performances, Graves combined blazing speed and strong body control while also utilizing sharp change of pace ability to consistently get downhill with efficiency in both transition and half court situations, a strength he showcased throughout entirety of his junior season. While consistently thriving attacking the paint, Graves also proved to be a more reliable perimeter threat as the season wained, a part of his skillset essential to his fit at the next level, showcasing a smooth and repeatable spot up shooting stroke and the ability to knock down shots from beyond the arc.

Ashton Graves Ashton Graves 6'4" | SG Hudson Catholic | 2027 State NJ is an assertive, offense first guard who distinguishes himself with unwavering confidence and a scorer’s mindset. Graves thrived when attacking the paint, efficiently and effectively getting downhill and applying constant pressure at the rim in both transition and half court settings—something he consistently demonstrated in Hudson Catholic’s matchup against St. Peter’s Prep. Graves showcased an impressive blend of speed and body control, using quick change of pace and rejecting ball screens to finish at the basket while also mixing in some tough coast to coast finishes in transition.

Ashton Graves Ashton Graves 6'4" | SG Hudson Catholic | 2027 State NJ is a naturally aggressive offensively minded guard who separates himself with his confidence and scoring mentality. Efficient in his approach in getting to the rim, Graves is at his best attacking downhill and pressuring the rim both in transition and in the half court and that was very much the case in Hudson Catholic’s matchup against Spire International (OH), demonstrating a unique combination of speed and body control on the number of finishes he converted on at the basket. While effectively balancing those paint touches with a reliable and repeatable spot up shooting stroke from the perimeter, Graves remained a threat from the outside flashing his three point shooting ability.

An aggressive scoring guard who plays with a relentless motor and possesses a natural knack to put pressure on the rim in a multitude of ways, Ashton Graves Ashton Graves 6'4" | SG Hudson Catholic | 2027 State NJ did just that in Hudson Catholic’s victory over Point Pleasant Boro. Graves feasted in the paint and found different ways to not only produce so many of his points around the basket but also leverage his ability to draw contact and get to the free throw line for easy points— utilizing his explosiveness to attack driving angles off the bounce and get to the basket in different actions, sprinting the floor in transition to get ahead of the defense for easy layups, and crashing the offensive glass and generating second chance opportunities.

Ashton Graves Ashton Graves 6'4" | SG Hudson Catholic | 2027 State NJ delivered a standout performance that saw him highlight his ability to score the basketball in bunches, both on and off the ball. Graves showcased his ability to excel as a spot up shooter from three, with deep range too, while also showing his ability to attack closeouts and finish at the rim in traffic. Graves was also effective in transition, both grabbing the ball off the glass and pushing the break himself as well running the floor and getting ahead of the defense. Graves also flashed some of his creativity off the bounce, specifically on a possession in which he broke his defender down and got to the basket. A guard who plays with a consistent motor, Graves was also active on the offensive glass for Hudson Catholic.

One of the more impressive performances from a guard this fall, Ashton Graves Ashton Graves 6'4" | SG Hudson Catholic | 2027 State NJ made his presence felt in every aspect of Hudson Catholic’s matchups at the Georgian Court Fall Team Showcase a week or so ago, filling up the stat sheet and showcasing his versatility. He excelled in transition, pressuring opposing ball handlers and using his speed in transition to convert defense into offense. Graves also displayed his shooting touch from beyond the arc, knocking down spot up threes with a confident and compact release. His relentless motor and impressive athleticism allowed him to impact the game in a variety of ways—cutting into open space, crashing the offensive boards, sprinting the lanes in transition, and defending multiple positions effectively.