Jaylen Cross, - Prep Hoops

Jaylen Cross

Combo Guard

2025 Class

6'4" Height

Caldwell Academy School

National Rank: 168
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Jaylen Cross is a 6'4" Combo Guard in the 2025 class. Cross attends Caldwell Academy in North Carolina. Cross's Player Profile was created on November 19, 2020. Subscribe to Prep Hoops to see where Jaylen Cross is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

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Jay Anderson

Prep Hoops Lead Scout

Cross is an NCISAA State Champion going away before he travels a short distance to Charlotte to begin his career in the Conference USA. He’s a matchup nightmare at the guard position at 6-foot-4 who put on a show in leading Caldwell Academy to the NCISAA 3A State Championship. He’s shown he can finish at the rim and create in isolation with relative ease, something that should carry him at the next level. He’s set to make waves with his college-ready frame soon enough.

Charlotte commit Jaylen Cross was getting busy for Caldwell Academy last night 🚨😤

The 6’4” guard had 19 PTS, 6 REB, & 4 AST. 🔥 @JaylenCross4 @Caldwell_Hoops pic.twitter.com/W6eJkuoL5k

— SLAM HS Hoops (@SLAM_HS) January 29, 2025

1 year ago

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Jay Anderson

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Sporting a stronger frame and a talented lineup, Cross showed he could still lead by example, flying around, blocking shots and making things happen around the rim. He’s a sizeable option for Caldwell Academy at 6-foot-4 who’s shown he can defend a number of different spots as well as play different roles depending on matchups. Charlotte is getting a steal!

1 year ago

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Jay Anderson

Prep Hoops Lead Scout

Cross remains a top name to know in the 2025 class at the shooting guard spot heading into his senior year at Caldwell Academy. With a few other college prospects joining him in the rotation, look for him to really push the envelope with his ability to score in all facets as well as defend around the rim. He’s a 6-foot-4 shooting guard with a lot to prove as he looks to finish things off with an NCISAA state title.

2 years ago

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Chris Ewell

Prep Hoops Scout

Entering the Peach Invitational, Jaylen came off a standout June with Caldwell Academy, where he averaged 12 points and 5 rebounds while shooting an efficient 48% from the floor. Despite his CP3 team battling injuries, Jaylen made a significant impact in multiple facets of the game. His ability to get to the rim and create scoring opportunities by raising up over defenders garnered the attention of many coaches.

Jaylen’s versatility and athleticism allowed him to guard multiple positions and protect the rim effectively, even as a guard. His defensive prowess, combined with his offensive skills, made him a crucial player for his team and one to watch closely as he decides on where he will be playing college ball in the future.

2 years ago

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Jay Anderson

Prep Hoops Lead Scout

Cross is an emerging name to get to know at Caldwell Academy alongside a talented cast of names in Ayden Johnson Ayden Johnson 5'11" | PG Caldwell Academy | 2026 State NC and new addition, Cole Cloer Cole Cloer 6'7" | SF IMG Academy | 2026 State FL . He’s a do-it-all guard prospect who’s more like a glue guy who does a lot to keep things flowing and going when he’s on the floor. He knows how to make his presence felt on both ends of the floor and looks prime for a breakout senior season. His recruitment has cooled since the fall which saw him draw offers from South Carolina, Richmond and LSU but he’s certainly a prospect college programs in the region want to get eyes on as he’ll suit up with Team CP3 on the EYBL stage.

Jaylen Cross strokes the 3 and then gives a nice dish to Tylis Jordan after pushing the break 🧐 #NBPATop100 https://t.co/34e1Gnfo4l pic.x.com/k7gC00RA2N

— Jamie Shaw (@JamieShaw5) June 11, 2024

2 years ago

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Victor Taylor

Prep Hoops Scout

Had a big game with 16 points Friday evening and continued to be an impactful wing for his group, posting 7 points and 6 rebounds on Saturday. He has been very efficient and selective with his shots, making sure he gets to his spots and attacking only when he has an advantage. Been really good defensively, getting low and moving well laterally in order to stay in front of the elite guards or wings he’s had to match up with.

2 years ago

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Jay Anderson

Prep Hoops Lead Scout

Cross should be a leading name once again for Team CP3 on the EYBL stage this spring/summer. He’ll have less pressure on himself to do a lot of scoring given the added options to their rotation and the continued development of his guard skill set. He’s another prospect for DI programs to keep close eyes on this weekend.

2 years ago

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Charles Clark

Prep Hoops Lead Scout

One of the top overall players in the state, he is a very athletic player that can fill up the scoring column in a heartbeat. He doesn’t need much space to get his shot off and is a very dangerous player when he’s able to get out into transition.

2 years ago

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Jay Anderson

Prep Hoops Lead Scout

Cross continues to climb up the radar in the 2025 class as the #1 shooting guard and No. 10 name in the latest rankings update. He’s due to turn a ton of heads alongside a talented cast at Caldwell Academy in the NCISAA this season. He holds a ton of DI offers and has recently been offered by South Carolina and Tennessee heading into his junior campaign.

3 years ago