Cone stamped himself as a player to watch last season averaging 15.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2 assists and 2.4 steals as a long-armed Swiss Army Knife. This season, Ja’Caiden has brought his game to another level, pouring in 28.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 2.4 steals. Cone is an under the radar 1-3 prospect that could be a major pickup at the right level. JUCO and D-II programs should be watching closely.

South Georgia’s best-kept secret might be Ja’caiden Cone Ja’caiden Cone 6'4" | SG/SF Statesboro | 2026 State GA . At 6-foot-3, his rangy frame allows him to guard 1-3. Offensively, Cone scores with smooth pull-ups, bouncy finishes, and trips to the foul line, where he’s automatic. Coming off a breakout season averaging 15.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2 assists and 2.4 steals, Cone is firmly on the rise.

There is a lot to like about Cone, a sleeper from South Georgia. Ja’Caiden has rangy length on the perimeter. He can play 1-3 on both ends. Cone scores from the mid-range with pull-ups and is a springy finisher off the dribble. He draws fouls on his drives and converts at a high-level at the free throw line. A breakout season saw Cone put up 15.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2 assists and 2.4 steals per game as a junior.