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.

Cole is an extremely talented wing prospect who led the undefeated Team Loaded squad in scoring at 13.5 points per game. The 6’8″ combo forward brings excellent mobility, finishes above the rim, and is highly effective attacking off the dribble. He rebounds and pushes the break, adding transition value, and shows the versatility to score on the block with his back to the basket.

Kaedyn Cole might be the most intriguing long-term prospect on this roster. The 6’8 wing combines size, athleticism, and production at a high level. He averaged 13.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.8 steals, and 1.8 blocks per game while shooting a remarkable 72.7% from the field and 50% from three. He does the “dirty work.” He also produces at a high level. This rare combination points to a high-major ceiling.

A high school teammate of Grant Jacques Grant Jacques 6'0" | SG/PG Grace Christian-Sanford | 2027 State NC (above) Kaedyn Cole Kaedyn Cole 6'8" | PF Grace Christian-Sanford | 2029 State NC is a really high level prospect in NC’s 2029 class and should continue to garner a ton of national attention as he’s playing with Team Loaded Virginia this spring/summer. This past weekend he helped propel Team Loaded VA 3SSB 15u to a dominant win over DC Assault at the CBG Live Tip-Off Classic in Richmond to start their season off the right way. Cole is a very skilled and versatile forward who should be able to have many dominant performances this spring/summer playing 15u. As a Freshman this past season Cole averaged 15.3 Points, 7.2 Rebounds, 0.8 Assists, 0.9 Steals, and 1.2 Blocks per game on 59/25/62 shooting splits. Cole helped his team get off to a strong start this past weekend and looks to be loading up for a really special spring/summer.

Kaedyn Cole was one of the most physically imposing players on the floor. He made sure his presence was felt from start to finish. At 6’7”, he already has a college-ready frame. His athleticism further enhances his potential, making it easy to see the long-term upside.

Cole thrives around the rim. He finishes through contact, plays above the rim, and attacks the glass at a high level. What separates him, though, is his motor — he doesn’t take possessions off. Whether it’s sprinting the floor, battling for rebounds, or protecting the paint, his energy consistently impacts the game.

Defensively, he holds his own and shows the ability to guard and contest inside. Offensively, he keeps things simple and effective, scoring efficiently in the paint and capitalizing on second-chance opportunities.

He passes the eye test immediately, but more importantly, he backs it up with production. Cole is a name that should continue to gain traction as he develops.

Grace picked up a big win over Rose at the event and their freshman center contributed in every way imaginable. He finished with 17 points 7 rebounds and 6 blocks, doing the majority of the work inside where he used his size and athletic ability to finish in traffic at the rim, making it hard for Rose on the defense end. One of the top forward prospects in NC.