Another high-ceiling guard who made a big jump in this update. Caiden has flashed his potential on several occasions over the last 12 months, including an impressive showing playing up with Next Level Elite 17U at a live event. Williams’ combination of perimeter shooting and dynamic off-the-dribble scoring is unique and the main reason why he sits so highly among his peers.

Rounding out the list is Caiden Williams Caiden Williams 6'2" | CG Greenville | 2029 State SC , who played up two levels with Next Level Elite 2027 at the Phenom Summer Havoc Live. Caiden is one of the most skilled rising sophomores in the state and is due for a big bump in the Prep Hoops SC Rankings. Whether he’s playing up or with players his age, Williams will never be shy on the offensive end of the floor. He is a capable scorer at all three levels and has the handle and size to create and hit tough shots.

Caiden impressed from day one with the Patriots. I caught him in his high-school debut at the EPIC Hoops Turkey Tip Off, and he was one of the best players in the event regardless of class. JL Mann has one of the best young cores in the state, and the physical progression of Williams could determine just how far they go in the future.

If Caiden’s debut was any indication of how good a season he is going to have, the Patriots have a really special young player. He burst off the bench with 20 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, and 4 steals in the 88-66 win for J.L. Mann, impressing in nearly every department on the floor. However, what was most exciting to watch was his ability to make plays that most normal freshmen don’t, simply because he has the physical ability and the desire to do so. It will be quite intriguing to watch how Williams grows, in order to project exactly what he can be in the future.