An edgy, high-energy guard who can raise his level and change the momentum of a game at any moment. He is a true two-way playmaker, making his presence felt by jumping passing lanes, creating turnovers, and bringing nonstop intensity on the defensive end. Offensively, he knocks down open shots, makes timely backdoor cuts for easy buckets, and finds ways to create positive plays within the flow of the game. His energy and competitive edge are contagious, consistently feeding into the identity and intensity of the entire team.

Rounding off my list of DMV eye-catchers from 3SSB Palmetto Road is Jordan Fox Jordan Fox 6'0" | PG Cardozo | 2028 State MD . Fox led New World 16U in scoring in three of their four games in South Carolina last week, averaging over 17 points per game. Along with his scoring prowess, Jordan was extremely impactful defensively, posting at least one steal in every game, including a 6-steal game against Arkansas Hawks. He was one of the scrappiest guards I saw all week long, always showing up around the ball with a knack for making winning plays on both ends of the floor. Fox also has a shifty handle, is an efficient playmaker, and isn’t shy to play through contact.

I found out after watching Jordan Fox’s first game on Friday night that he is one of the 3SSB current leaders in steals and this is evident by the way he plays on defense.  He is a vocal leader on the perimeter and makes sure to shut down opposing ballhandlers and force them into turnovers. His explosion in isolation situations allows him to shake defenders off balance and punish late closeouts. Fox possesses underrated athleticism and displays high IQ in transition scenarios as a talented combo guard.

-Through the first three sessions, Fox has shown flashes of his scoring ability but also currently leads 3SSB in steals through 3 sessions. The lightning quick PG will be playing with a PGCA team that has added a ton of new names into the mix and Fox should serve as the effective head of the snake as a skilled scoring guard that has the craft to get to his spots without a ball screen. Fox can hit tough shots from all three levels, regularly earns trips to the FT line, and has both a quick first step and a nice change of direction that make him difficult to stay in front of without fouling. If he can put up his usual 20+ point stat lines to go with efficient shooting numbers rounded out by a healthy assist to TO ratio: he should see his recruitment boom these two sessions.

21p 2r 1a 2s vs Dream Vision

-The electric scoring guard impressed this weekend with his usual offensive production but is also ramping up his effort at the defensive end of the floor. The rising junior guard is leading all of the 3SSB circuit in steals with 3.4/game by timing change of direction in opposing ballhandlers and finding opportunities to swoop in to force a live dribble turnover or backtap opponents to start a fastbreak heading the other way. Fox threw down a poster dunk in transition, showed an ability to score off the bounce from all 3 levels, slithers his way to the paint in transition, and consistently earned multiple trips to the FT line in each game. Expect his recruitment to pick up during the scholastic live periods this summer.

Look for Fox to make a splash this spring/summer after missing the majority of the high school season. The quick-twitch, 6-foot-1 combo guard is wired to score in a variety of ways and with tremendous volume. While it was a quiet start for he and this New World group, his edge kicked in during the second quarter and would shine brightly in the second half where he relentlessly attacked the rim and finished with ferocity above it when he had a clear path for takeoff. Expect him to log some pretty crooked scoring numbers for this 16s group as he poses as the alpha in a primary scoring role.

Previous Rank: 28

-Fox missed a good chunk of the season due to eligibility issue (zoning), but without that, he would probably be within our top 10-15 for the class. A smooth scoring guard that has added more explosiveness to his game over the last 12 months, I think he will blow scouts away on the circuit this summer as a prospect that can fill it up from all 3 levels. Fox can knock down shots off the bounce from all three levels, displayed finishing craft around the basket, and has success against different defensive archetypes thrown his way. If the competitive fire extends to the defensive end of the floor as it did throughout the AAU tryout/workout process, Fox can really raise his ceiling as a two-way prospect that can do it all.

Jordan is primed for another breakout year as he heads to the DCIAA in his second season. Averaged well over 20 points a game as a freshman in a tough conference with Avalon and I anticipate he will follow up with higher numbers considering the offensive freedom and defensive pressure that Cardozo will play with. Jordan is versatile offensively can get to his spots through pick-and-roll or through a spread look in iso-situations. He will have the ball in his hands a ton with the Clerks in his debut season this year, but the way he can impact winning will be key as he shifts to the DC playing field. Already off to a red-hot start with the Clerks early on this year.

21p 5a 2r 3s (5/8 FG 3/5 3P 8/10 FT) vs Virginia Academy

-Probably the most balanced scoring display that I’ve seen out of Fox as he really had it going from all 3 levels. Fox was dynamic as both a passer and finisher in transition, hit shots from the midrange and perimeter, and baited defenders into fouling him both under the rim or beyond the 3 point arc with a series of pump fakes and pivots. Fox overcame some early TO issues to also serve as a playmaker for others–especially in transition– but I’m looking for him to turn his paint touches into kickouts to open shooters or for him to use that scoring gravity in the halfcourt to draw 2 before making the play to a teammate. Fully believe that will come in time as the sophomore PG continues to develop this season.

No. 34 – No. 29

Jordan Fox Jordan Fox 6'0" | PG Cardozo | 2028 State MD has been rising up our ranks ever since joining back last season. His game has been evolving quickly and he has shown our scouts something new in our time covering the guard. Jordan can simply take over a game with his scoring ability and has improved upon his playmaking skill, keeping his head up for open shooters while attacking the basket. He can finish on both sides of the lane and pullup for a jumpshot anywhere on the floor. Attacks closeouts with regularity, not afraid to get to the cup and will make shots over contests when in rhythm. One of the more entertaining young guards in the DMV area.