First up on this list of the Carolinas’ Top Young Guards is Jayden Lewis Jayden Lewis 6'0" | PG Gray Collegiate Academy | 2030 SC . Lewis is the starting Point Guard for Maryland-based Team Durant and just transferred to Gray Collegiate Academy following an All-State 8th-grade year at Camden. Jayden had the offense running smoothly all game long in Thursday’s matchup with Bradley Beal Elite, doing a good job of making reads and getting his teammates involved. Team Durant runs a lot of ball-screen actions, but even when sets broke down, Lewis was able to create off the dribble, as well as get out in transition and attack a retreating defender. Jayden finished with 14 points, 5 assists, and 3 steals in the win.

Jayden Lewis Jayden Lewis 6'0" | PG Gray Collegiate Academy | 2030 SC continues to shine as one of the top prospects in South Carolina’s 2030 class. He’s another young left-handed guard who impressed with scoring all over the floor, including a 22-point outing against Spring Valley on Tuesday. Jayden’s feel for when and how to attack is unique for a guard his age, and he always seems to be in control of the game, while getting the shot he wants on every possession. That doesn’t mean he is only a scorer, as he also sets up his teammates for good looks. Lewis is a special talent and is definitely one to watch over the next few years.

The youngest player to make an SCBCA All-State team this season is Lewis. Despite being just an 8th Grader, Jayden was clearly an elite player from day one this season. I caught up with him in a tight region matchup with South Pointe, and you could be tricked into thinking he was a multi-year starter with how composed and confident he was. Look out for this bright young prospect out of Camden, South Carolina.