A big guard with the ability to frustrate opposing defenses thanks to his consistency attacking the rim, Cruz was an impact player in his first year in Kentucky. Carlos has been gone most of the summer as he has been playing internationally. With his size and raw scoring ability, Carlos should be a scholarship level player when signing day comes around.

Daviess County’s biggest rival has benefited from an international transfer who arrived last summer. Cruz is a big guard who can live in the paint on the offensive end. He struggled from the perimeter this season but averaged 12 points and 6 rebounds per game for the 3rd region Semifinalists. A good athlete who can guard multiple positions, look for Carlos to potentially be a breakout player this summer.

Admittedly, I haven’t laid eyes on Cruz yet but reports are that he could be one of the best players in the state in 2027 and is an immediate impact player in the third region. A 6’5 guard with international experience, Carlos has impressive highlights against Team USA on social media and I’m interested to see him this upcoming season. Sticking him at 20th in the class to start out with, Cruz could move way up in the future if he’s as good as advertised.