A high academic prospect in the 2027 class, Claiborne is a smart, tough and reliable lead guard who can be trusted with the ball in his hands. He does a good job getting downhill off the dribble and is a capable finisher in the paint. Claiborne also competes at the defensive end as a willing on ball defender. His play has started to attract college attention, as he reported multiple Division II offers last month.

Claiborne always seems to be productive every time we watch him, and while he’s on a team with three nationally ranked players he was as consistent as anyone producing on both ends of the floor. He set the tone with his defensive pressure and toughness on that end of the floor, he shot the ball well off the catch from deep, he put pressure on the defense getting in the lane where he finished and made plays for others, and his leadership was evident as he played plays when his team needed him to the most.

Another reliable part of Team Loaded’s 17u team, Claiborne is a high academic college prospect who is a smart, tough, reliable lead guard. He can get downhill and finish in the paint and has improved as a perimeter shot maker. He is a willing on-ball defender and will make a college coaching staff very pleased when he makes his college decision.

Cam Claiborne Cam Claiborne 5'11" | PG Petersburg | 2027 State VA played with Team Loaded South at the Palmetto Road 3SSB Championships; although the team struggled, he was a bright spot to their group, showing his versatility as a lead guard and floor general. Cam is a high IQ playaker, who also does a great job reading ball screens and getting to his spots. Cam is a lights-out shooter who was a major reason Petersburg had success last season and became state champions. I fully expect his recruitment to continue to increase as time goes on, with his next-level potential and experience in playing high-level basketball. He has the tools to be a great college-ready Point Guard.

Cam is one of the top Point guards in all of VA with his elite shotmaking ability and playmaking ability. He plays for Petersburg High School and Team Loaded VA 3SSB. He’s been a pivotal piece to Petersburg’s success and helped them win a state championship last year. He’s an elite 3pt shooter who shoots it at a very high percentage, excels in ball screens, and is a great facilitator. Cam is also one of the better on-ball defenders in the area as he can pick up 94 feet and cause mayhem for opposing guards. He will be a prospect college coaches will want to check out this weekend. 

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-Love the tenacity that Claiborne played with as a guard that is comfortable playing off the ball as a knockdown shooter or as a decision-maker in the PnR. Claiborne made a shot from both corners to give a stalled Petersburg offense a jolt of life midway through the 1H, had a smooth drive and drop off to a big in transition, threw a beautiful chest pass over the opponent immediately after getting the kick-ahead in transition for the easy dunk for his big, and provided pesky POA defense for his team. Love that he didn’t shy away from physicality and infused some life into a team that got rocked by Coolidge’s physicality out the gate.

Cam is a great point of attack player on both offense and defense. He is a reliable scorer who can fill up a stat sheet with deep range threes, floaters, and layups, while also facilitating to the open guy even while having the hot hand. Cam shot 40% from three-point land, while also having 5 assists per game through 3 total contests. What surprised me the most was Cam’s selflessness to get others going early on in the game; his maturity and IQ opened up the court for his team’s offense to get the scoreboard lit up early. Cam is the complete package in a college looking for a point guard at the next level.

Fresh off helping Petersburg capture a state championship, Cam Claiborne Cam Claiborne 5'11" | PG Petersburg | 2027 State VA enters the Invitational as one of the top point guards in attendance.

Claiborne is a high-IQ floor general who plays with poise and confidence. He shoots the ball extremely well from beyond the arc and consistently makes the right decision with the ball in his hands. Whether it’s creating for teammates or knocking down shots, he finds ways to control the game.

Defensively, he’s just as impactful. Claiborne is one of the better on-ball defenders in the area and competes on every possession. His combination of shooting, playmaking, and defensive toughness makes him a player coaches love to have running the show.

Cam Claiborne Cam Claiborne 5'11" | PG Petersburg | 2027 State VA looked every bit like a high-level guard throughout the weekend. Coming off a season with Petersburg’s state championship program, it’s easy to understand why he has earned the reputation he has around Virginia basketball circles.

Claiborne is a true floor general who plays with confidence and poise. His ability as a shooter immediately puts pressure on defenses because he’s capable of knocking down shots from deep at a high rate. Defenders simply can’t afford to lose him for even a second because of how quickly he can make them pay.

Against Team Loaded, he was one of the primary focal points defensively, and despite drawing that level of attention, he still found ways to make an impact. He competed, made solid decisions with the ball, and continued playing hard on both ends. Players who combine skill with a consistent work ethic often continue to improve rapidly, and Claiborne looks like one of those guards that college programs should continue monitoring moving forward.

Claiborne continues to establish himself as one of the more dangerous scoring guards in the area. The Petersburg product is a true three-level threat, but what separates him is his ability to heat up quickly from beyond the arc. He knocked down shots with confidence all weekend, including a 20-point performance against Team Loaded 804 Black. Claiborne doesn’t just score it; he’s physical, attacks downhill, and embraces the defensive side of the ball by picking up full court and disrupting opposing guards. His stock is trending upward as the summer approaches.