There was some buzz in the gym surrounding Jones’ play on Friday. The 6’6″ wing has impressive positional size and length on the perimeter. Then, he starts shooting it from three-point range to really capture your attention. Jones, a rising senior at Edgewood High School, was excellent at the IBCA Top 100 Showcase and should continue to garner a good deal of small college interest this summer.

Lengthy wing that can flat out shoot it. Does a good job moving off the ball and getting himself open. At 6’6” he’s able to elevate into his shot without needing much space. He’s a fluid athlete that guards his position well while being a solid rebounder that can rip and run off the defensive glass. Improving his floor game off the bounce. Able to play in the mid-post against a mismatch and play over the top. Intriguing size on the wing as a knockdown shooter.

A big time wing with the ability to stretch the floor with deep range. Caden Jones Caden Jones 6'6" | SF Edgewood | 2027 State IN is a long and athletic wing for Indiana Elite Team Indiana 17u that can get hot in a hurry. Scores in a variety of different ways, but his calling card is being an elite shooter with good size. He knows how to get himself open and does a good job getting squared up off the catch and only needs a tiny bit of daylight to get his shot off. Capable of playing off the dribble. He does a good job using his length to create seperation in the midrange where he shoots it with a soft touch. He’s a versatile defender that always seems to be in the right spot. Good rebounder for his position that can handle it in transition. One of the more intriguing shooters in the class of 2027.

Out of the few under-the-radar players I was able to get eyes on Friday morning at the Wabash Valley Tournament was Edgewood junior wing Caden Jones Caden Jones 6'6" | SF Edgewood | 2027 State IN . At a long and lanky 6’6, Jones is a versatile player but mostly wants to play on the wing where he can score both on and off the ball. A really good spot up shooter while also able to take his defender off the dribble and score in the lane. He finished with 12 points and 6 rebounds in Edgewood’s win over Linton.

Caden Jones Caden Jones 6'6" | SF Edgewood | 2027 State IN is an uncommitted junior that could take a leap this season as he will see an increased role. His best area was rebounding where he was able to get 4.5 rebounds per game. As a 6’6″ small forward with an increased role, this number should go up along with his 10.1 points per game average from last year. He was also an imposing force on the defensive end rejecting at least one shot per game. Offers for Caden Jones Caden Jones 6'6" | SF Edgewood | 2027 State IN should come in this season if he meets expectations.

Tall perimeter players who can really shoot it are always in still. That is what has led to Caden Jones Caden Jones 6'6" | SF Edgewood | 2027 State IN jumping up from the Watch List to #81 overall in the Class of 2027 prospect rankings. This Edgewood High School rising junior is 6’6″ and can really shoot it from beyond the arc. We caught a glimpse of his catch-and-shoot ability at UA Rise Session I in Hamilton, Ohio were he starred for Indiana Jammers 16u. Look for him to be one that, down the road, could be a stock-riser once again if everything continues to develop on the same trajectory.

Anytime you comes across a 6’6″ wing that can really shoot the basketball you are going to be intrigued. Jones displayed his three-point shooting ability in the couple of games we watched at UA Rise Session I of the Indiana Jammers 16u squad. His catch-and-shoot ability is what stands out the most and is certainly the most projectable, but he is also able to attack closeouts in a straight line to his right hand as the defense runs at him aggressively. When the shots start to fall it is pretty impressive. Under-the-radar prospect from Edgewood High School that could really breakout over the next year or so.

A talented wing from Edgewood High School, Jones poured in 25 of his game-high 28 points in the second half to help lead the Indiana Jammers – UA Rise 16u squad in a close 72-69 loss to a very good Ohio Basketball Club team. Jones has the requisite athleticism and length on the perimeter and used those physical tools, along with his skill, to dominate as a go-to scorer in this matchup.