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Cayon Gaines

Cayon Gaines

Cayon Gaines

Power Forward
2026 Class
6'6" Height
Jeffersontown School
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Cayon
Gaines PF
Class
2026
Height
6'6"
HS
Jeffersontown
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KY
Cayon has slimmed down and gotten more mobile. As a result, his college stock is starting to trend...
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About Cayon

Cayon Gaines is a 6'6" Power Forward in the 2026 class. Gaines attends Jeffersontown in Kentucky. Gaines's Player Profile was created on June 15, 2022. Subscribe to Prep Hoops to see where Cayon Gaines is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

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Cayon
Gaines PF
Class
2026
Height
6'6"
HS
Jeffersontown
|
KY
Cayon Gaines
Cayon has slimmed down and gotten more mobile. As a result, his college stock is starting to trend...
Written by Steve Quattrocchi
Read more at PrepHoops.com
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Cayon
Gaines PF
Class
2026
Height
6'6"
HS
Jeffersontown
|
KY
Cayon Gaines
Gaines is a nightmare matchup. He is nearly automatic from mid-range and can splash three-pointers. His vision and...
Written by Lucas Houchin
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Cayon
Gaines PF
Class
2026
Height
6'6"
HS
Jeffersontown
|
KY
Cayon Gaines
Gaines is one of many transfers into Ballard this season and the impact on their roster will be...
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Cayon
Gaines PF
Class
2026
Height
6'6"
HS
Jeffersontown
|
KY
Cayon Gaines
Cayon didn’t show a ton on Saturday and his day ended early due to an ankle roll but...
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Cayon
Gaines PF
Class
2026
Height
6'6"
HS
Jeffersontown
|
KY
Cayon Gaines
Gaines comes from an absolutely loaded Western program that has as much talent as any high school I...
Written by Steve Quattrocchi
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Cayon has slimmed down and gotten more mobile. As a result, his college stock is starting to trend back up and Gaines looks like he can provide an interior force that J-Town really needs to be a complete team. If Cayon and transfer Johnny McCauley can provide a tough frontline, the Chargers will be very tough to beat when it matters.

5 months ago

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Gaines is a nightmare matchup. He is nearly automatic from mid-range and can splash three-pointers. His vision and passing ability set up his teammates for scoring opportunities. He contests shots and prevents easy opportunities around the basket.

2 years ago

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Gaines is one of many transfers into Ballard this season and the impact on their roster will be interesting to monitor as there are a bunch of new players and several play the same position. At 6’6, Cayon can play post or wing. He needs to continue elevating his skill level but he’s a big body and can provide some physical presence off the bench for the Bruins.

3 years ago

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4 years ago

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Cayon didn’t show a ton on Saturday and his day ended early due to an ankle roll but you can see the potential he has. Gaines has good size and showed a solid basketball IQ. Once he realizes he has the physical tools to be a difference maker, Cayon could be one of the best 2026 prospects in Louisville.

4 years ago

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Gaines comes from an absolutely loaded Western program that has as much talent as any high school I can remember in the last decade plus. Cayon could be the next man up on that list if he reaches his potential. Right now he’s somewhere between a big wing and an undersized post. If he grows a couple more inches and keeps adding to his skill set, he could be the next great Western Warrior.

4 years ago

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News

2026 Rankings Update: Biggest Movers Part 2

2026 Rankings Update: Biggest Movers Part 2

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August Rankings Update: Who moved up the rankings in Kentucky's 2026 class?

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Coach Q's Takeaways: Butler Jamboree

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Impact Transfers: 2026 Class

Impact Transfers: 2026 Class

Steve Quattrocchi • September 10, 2024

2026 forwards looking to continue their success

2026 forwards looking to continue their success

Lucas Houchin • July 18, 2024

2026 Rankings Update: Top Power Forwards

2026 Rankings Update: Top Power Forwards

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