Kaden Arnold Kaden Arnold 6'4" | CG Democracy Prep | 2026 State NV went out and had a great season for the Democracy Prep Blue Knights. He was one of the better prospects I saw from a shooting perspective, and I noticed him knocking down mid-range shots and triples regularly, which helped him become one of the leading scorers in 5A with 17.5 PPG. Arnold also utilized his bounce when he got ahead of everyone to throw down some strong dunks. On the defensive end, his wingspan, agility, and IQ give him an advantage in most matchups, and he’s capable of blocking shots around the rim.

Kaden Arnold Kaden Arnold 6'4" | CG Democracy Prep | 2026 State NV put his bucket getting abilities on display yesterday for the Blue Knights. He started off grabbing a rebound on offense and went right back up with it for his first 2 points. He then drained a 3 and dropped in the free throw after getting fouled on the attempt, for a 4 point play. Arnold also put away another shot from the perimeter, and had a strong take to the rim. He finished with a team high of 13 points.

Kaden Arnold Kaden Arnold 6'4" | CG Democracy Prep | 2026 State NV capitalized on his catch-and-shoot opportunities last night, consistently finding space in the corners and dropping in four three-pointers for the Blue Knights. He also made his presence felt on the defensive end, applying pressure and bringing steady energy to the floor throughout the game.

Stats – 12 Points

Kaden Arnold Kaden Arnold 6'4" | CG Democracy Prep | 2026 State NV has been the #1 option on Democracy Prep this season. The combo guard is shifty when he wants to be, and can get to the cup if there’s enough of a crack in the defense. Arnold is also a reliable 3-point shooter, making him dangerous to leave unattended beyond the arc. On the defensive end, he uses his awareness and athleticism to consistently disrupt opposing guards. Although the Blue Knights have come up short in several close contests, Arnold has continued to compete at a high level and give maximum effort on both ends.

2025 Season Stats – 17.6 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 1.9 SPG

Kaden Arnold Kaden Arnold 6'4" | CG Democracy Prep | 2026 State NV made his presence felt as a scoring threat throughout the game. He found his rhythm in the first half, connecting on free throws, a three, and a layup. Arnold stayed aggressive in the second half, scoring timely buckets down the stretch to help DPAC close the gap. He should continue to be a go-to option when they need a basket.

Stats – 18 Points

Kaden Arnold Kaden Arnold 6'4" | CG Democracy Prep | 2026 State NV was contributing fairly often for the Blue Knights on offense in the first half. He sank a triple just after Harris dropped in his two, then got out in transition for an emphatic dunk and closed out the half with a strong take to the basket. In the fourth quarter, he got back to work, earning trips to the line and burying a three during their comeback attempt.

Stats – 13 Points

Kaden Arnold Kaden Arnold 6'4" | CG Democracy Prep | 2026 State NV used his pace, athleticism, and scoring instincts to fill it up on offense. He can get downhill when there’s a window, and he’ll also let it go from 3-point land with a confident shooting stroke. Arnold finished with 11 points in the Spalding Division Championship and was effective against Southwind as well.

Still ranked #8

Democracy Prep combo guard Kaden Arnold Kaden Arnold 6'4" | CG Democracy Prep | 2026 State NV has the ball-handling skills and athleticism to shake defenders on a regular basis. From there, he can decelerate and get into shooting position quickly, and his mechanics are consistent. Allowing him to hit both open and contested shots. If he gets hot like he’s capable of, he’s sure to have some big games this year.

Kaden Arnold Kaden Arnold 6'4" | CG Democracy Prep | 2026 State NV is officially over at Democracy Prep. The crafty combo guard knows how to carve up the defense and he has a nice looking jump shot. He also has athleticism and length, which allow him to make plays on the defensive end. Expect him to make some waves this season in 5A.