Brayde Kuykendell: A Polished 3-Level Scorer 

Brayde Kuykendell of Cal High (San Ramon, CA) has the kind of game that doesn’t force the issue, but when it was time to take over on the St. Mary’s campus, he did so with ease. In Cal High’s matchup against Sac High, Kuykendell let the game come to him early, then flipped the switch when his team needed a spark, scoring chunks of points at times. Brayde’s scoring burst showcased his full offensive bag. He got to his spots with ease, using his size, footwork, and feel to go either direction and mixed in midrange pull-ups, floaters, and strong finishes through contact. He ended the half with a couple of big and-1 plays that helped Cal High regain momentum.

At 6’6”, Kuykendell is a natural three-level scorer. He doesn’t just hunt 3-point shots; he finds high-percentage looks, whether it’s pulling up in space, attacking the rim, or spotting up from deep. His ability to read the defense and adjust without rushing makes him incredibly efficient.

It’s going to be fun to watch Brayde Kuykendell this upcoming season and the following years to come at Santa Clara University.

He picked up a DI offer this Spring with good play in the EYCL, at Nike. He’s growing and getting stronger, which adds to his overall style of play. He has a good understanding of the game. At 6’4 he’s an excellent facilitator with vision and decision making. He has the handles to create, and make shots. He moves his feet, positions himself well on defense.

He has a long wingspan, probably still growing, and a frame to fill. He has a good set of basketball skills buckets, and assists. He uses his long strides, lengthy arms for passing lanes, and lateral movement to cuts off drivers. He can use his dribbles with balance to get into the paint, he’ll spot up in the corners, and along the perimeters for a 3ptr. 12ppg. He makes good decisions with the ball.

He’s a long guard probably still growing with a good set of guard skills. At 6’4 he handles ball pressure bringing it up court. He penetrates the paint from the top and sides for kick-outs, paint jumpers, and high off the glass layups. He gets to his spots for mid-range jumpers, he can hit open 3’s. He has good strides going up court.

We found him to be a versatile prospect with a good understanding of how to play. He can play multiple positions. As long as he gets touches he’ll make a play. He can facilitate up top, good passer. He can get buckets from different areas on the court, he’ll finish inside, drop mid-range and 3pt shots.