Cole will be one of the best prospects in the VA 2029 class when all is said and done. Comparing the growth in his game even dating back to as early as July is promising. He served more of a true 5-man role for Loaded 15s, but with Peterburg this weekend, has the freedom to venture out to the perimeter and pull the trigger with time and space. In these scenarios, Cole also showed some wiggle off the bounce to relieve ball pressure and then take advantage of driving lanes that presented themselves before putting his head down and refusing to be denied at the rim. He approaches the glass with tenacity and whether he’s in or out of the area, pursues misses with tremendous urgency.

Cole has the potential to be one of the top prospects in the country over the next few years, as he already possesses great size and athletic ability with a base skillset that will only continue to improve and make him a ridiculously tough matchup when it’s all put together. The 6’8” forward is a big time leaper but even more impressive is how good he is on the second and third leap to protect the rim on multiple shot attempts. He played above the rim effortlessly, showed touch out to the three-point line, showed the ability to put it on the deck in straight lines, and as he grows into his body he’s going to dominate in the post.

-Cole served as a pretty vicious scorer as a face-up guy from the high post that is comfortable going either direction and finishing with either hand around the rim. That ambidexterity serves him well in tight spaces and even though he finishes at a high percentage (FG % leader in 3SSB this summer) around the rim, a really quick second jump allows him to score on putbacks of his own misses and of his teammates while jostling for position around the rim.

Cole was instrumental in the Team Loaded Virginia Championship effort throughout the weekend as he does so many things to help this team at both ends of the floor. Cole was incredibly engaged at both ends of the floor all weekend long as they finished their season with a perfect undefeated record both on 3SSB and beyond. Cole was constantly on the glass, using his athleticism to impose his will on the inside, and played with a real edge all weekend long. In the championship game vs Midwest Basketball, Cole finished with 12 Points and 7 Rebounds in the win. His production, upside, and energy were all very apparent this weekend and it was truly impressive to see him gel along these other super talented players in the process.

Kaedyn Cole is hands down one of the most talented players I’ve seen, regardless of class, all summer long. He put up monster numbers once again for Team Loaded VA 15U 3SSB. He is a versatile 6’8 Forward who can hurt the opposition in a variety of ways, and he is built like a grown man already with his elite physical attributes and overall physicality inside. He is 100% a high-major Division 1 prospect; he averaged 15.7 PPG and 7.5 RPG on the weekend and has been among the most valuable players on the circuit thus far.

Cole is one of the best prospects in the State regardless of class with his size, poise, and athleticism being some of the aspects of his game that provide a ton of appeal. Cole’s ability to operate inside the arc and exploit mismatches make him a real weapon to have in your lineup. Cole is a guy that consistently plays above the rim at both ends of the floor, elevating for finishes in traffic, along with protecting the rim and holding it down on the glass. He’s already created many highlight moments and there’s no doubt that there will be plenty more of those to come. He’s a premier prospect in this class both within the state and nationally.

Cole continues to shine as a versatile mismatch forward and a well rounded athlete that is more than equipped to play at a very high level. Cole possesses the necessary size to have an advantage on his matchup at the four while also holding a skill advantage more often than not. Cole uses his size and athleticism to have an impact on the game and you really see it when he’s aggressive in transition. Cole is constantly on the glass, corralling rebounds for his team at both ends of the floor. He’s got the ability to face up and make some plays, even knocking down the occasional perimeter jumper. As Cole expands on his foundational skillset, adds strength to his frame, and garner more high level experience under his belt, he’ll continue his ascension as a national level recruit. He was recently offered by Oklahoma State.

Still a young prospect, you can see the potential he has that already has high major programs tracking. Running the floor, blocking shots, rebounding and finishing above the rim are all things you will see from him. His passing ability from the post was impressive, he showed that he is an unselfish player that doesn’t mind passing up on his own offense for the benefit of the team.

Cole continues to shine with this Team Loaded VA 3SSB 15u group as a high level mismatch forward who is constantly looking to impose his will on a game. Cole helped guide his team to another 4-0 weekend as he averaged 13.8 Points, 5.0 Rebounds, 0.8 Steals, and 0.8 Blocks per game for the session. Cole provides this group with consistent production that directly translates to them winning games. Cole’s mobility at his size and age make him a nightmare to deal with on the defensive end of the floor as well as his ability to attack and exploit mismatches on the offensive end. Cole is a high level prospect that should get national recognition sooner rather than later.

Cole truly stuffed the stat sheet all weekend long for the 4-0 Team Loaded VA 3SSB 15u group. He averaged 13.5 Points, 5.8 Rebounds, 1.3 Assists, 2.8 Steals, and 1.8 Blocks per game. Cole is a long and athletic forward that can operate facing up or with his back to the basket and guard almost every position on the floor as he’s incredibly mobile laterally. Cole shows flashes of perimeter skill with increasing frequency and is molding himself into a guy that will start to garner real national attention in the 2029 class. Cole is a feature piece on a team with championship aspirations and it will be fun watch as these games carry more weight down the stretch of the spring/summer.