Kaden Lawson
Kaden Lawson
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Kyle Sandy | Prep Hoops Scout
Lawson generated significant Division I momentum over the summer, and it’s easy to see why. The football standout passes the eye test with length, agility and physical upside. He’s a true inside-out threat. Around the rim, he scores with soft baby hooks and explosive finishes. Step away from the paint and he shows feathery touch from three. His coordination for his size stands out. Lawson runs the floor well and can elevate quickly in traffic. As his consistency and strength continue to progress, his ceiling rises. Multi-sport athletes with this type of physical profile tend to make substantial leaps.
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Read EvaluationKyle Sandy | Prep Hoops Scout
Another lefty, Lawson picked up major momentum with D-I programs over the summer. The football standout passes the eye-test with his length and agility. He is a true inside-out threat with how he can score with baby hooks and finish with slams inside all while maintaining a feathery soft touch from beyond the arc when spacing the floor.
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Read EvaluationKyle Sandy | Prep Hoops Scout
Football offers came first but now basketball bids are starting to trickle in at the D-I level. Rangy lefty eliminates shots and is a robust offensive threat with three-point range. Athletic frontcourt member creates mismatches with his perimeter skill. Should have a breakout senior season after averaging 8.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.3 blocks as a junior.
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Read EvaluationKyle Sandy | Prep Hoops Scout
Up from 112: Left-handed forward with a strong mix of skill and athleticism. He plays with toughness around the rim, finishing through contact and catching lobs with ease. Lawson’s ability to step out and knock down shots from the perimeter makes him a versatile offensive weapon. Already receiving offers in both football and basketball, Lawson has earned bids from Iona, Merrimack, and Columbus State.
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Read EvaluationKyle Sandy | Prep Hoops Scout
Southpaw has great tools to work with. Lean but strong around the basket. Catches lobs and finishes through contact. Stretches the floor with his outside shot. Starting to earn football offers which could steal his future away from the hardwood.
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Read EvaluationKyle Sandy | Prep Hoops Scout
The 6-foot-8 stretchy lefty has a nice skill set. He can shoot the three and mid-range. Lawson is very good defensively, using his athleticism and length to challenge shots. He plays above the rim on dump offs and is capable of scoring with his back to the basket. Lawson has a ton of traits that should make him a hot commodity his senior season.
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Read EvaluationKyle Sandy | Prep Hoops Scout
Up from 140: The 6-foot-8 sleeper averaged 8.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.3 blocks. He’s long and lean with muscle. Lawson has athleticism. He runs the floor and can finish with big slams. He’s got a chance to develop floor spacing traits with a three-point shot.
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