The third northwest Ohio prospect featured in this article, Taylor has been a constant presence at Prep Hoops showcase events, showing his talents against other prospects from across the state. Playing up at the 17 U level this summer for Hoop Nation on the Adidas Gold circuit, Taylor showed the ability to handle pressure and create off the dribble. I’d guess the experience Taylor gained from playing up at the 17 U level this summer will give him extra confidence heading into the high school season with Holland Springfield, a program that’s gone up in wins each of the last two seasons.

Taylor brought offensive spark and versatility to the backcourt. As a shifty secondary ball handler, he created his own looks with ease, especially in the midrange. His quick first step and ability to read defenders allowed him to consistently get to his spots. Taylor’s pull-up game was polished and reliable, giving Hoop Nation a consistent scoring threat.

Taylor was a perimeter threat who used his size and speed to impact the game for Hoop Nation. What this 2028 prospect lacked in size he made up for with speed. He directed traffic at a high level on the top of zone coverages and put his opposition into help defenders and tough shot attempts. Caden was reliable pushing the break and made solid decisions in the open floor. He distributed and relocated with intent. Most impressive was his ability to knock down corner threes in the half court.