Another valuable backcourt piece in the Team CP3 17u EYBL Backcourt, Kendrick has dynamic end to end speed and an incredible feel for the game as he helped guide this team to a 2-1 record for the session. Kendrick averaged 21.0 Points, 2.0 Rebounds, 6.3 Assists, and 2.3 Steals per game on 38/33/95 shooting splits. Kendrick showed improvement on his perimeter shooting as he connected at a respectable percentage at a high volume over the course of the three games this past weekend. Kendrick’s ability to manufacture offense for himself and others in transition with his speed is a special one that he possesses. He’s a truly ambidextrous player down to the jump shot and that allows him to finish with either hand on either side of the rim. Look for Kendrick to continue asserting himself as a national level PG this spring/summer.

The Ohio native has settled in well with Team CP3 and is in his second season running the show for the program. Kendrick is super active and just finds himself consistently around the action on the court. Kendrick had multiple steals in the game I caught and averaged over two per game on the weekend. As a passer, Kendrick seems to not force the issue and can make both the simple and flashy pass to set up his teammates. Taking a major scoring load for his team, Kendrick was the one tasked with creating in late shot clock situations. Tough to find point guards who are more productive from a scoring, playmaking and defensive perspective than Kendrick is on the EYBL circuit this season.

Kendrick is one of the main pieces in what is the best offensive starting five in North Carolina at Caldwell Academy. This group has locked up the 2nd overall seed behind Greenfield with a 19-9 record on the season. Kendrick possesses elite end to end speed + the ability to change pace/direction whenever he wants. He understands pace better than most guards his age, making him a truly advanced PG. Kendrick throws timely, on target passes that most players simply aren’t capable of making, allowing his teammates to get great looks in the process. He and Ayden Johnson Ayden Johnson 5'11" | PG Caldwell Academy | 2026 State NC have a great connection in the backcourt and feed off of one another’s success. Kendrick’s strength and athleticism have taken another leap throughout the course of this season. He’s getting above the rim with more consistency and is showing the ability to finish through contact at the rim better than he did previously. Kendrick is poised for a big playoff run at Caldwell + a special spring/summer travel ball season that should elevate his recruitment to a true national level.

Kendrick was a key part in Caldwell Academy’s win over Jordan High School despite the team being shorthanded with multiple guys out with illness. Kendrick’s ability to use his end to end speed + the ability to change speed and direction is what makes him truly special in my book. He’s a very very capable finisher around the basket with either hand, we know he can make jumpers with either hand and showed some real consistency in that aspect of his game on Saturday. Kendrick is one of the best guards in NC regardless of class, he can come off the ball when needed but does his best work running the show. He just plays the game with the kind of pace you see from guards at the Collegiate level.

King Kendrick King Kendrick 6'1" | PG Caldwell Academy | 2027 State #151 Nation NC operates with elite pace and feel at all times. He’s the kind of PG that has the opposing coach screaming his lungs out to “stop the freaking ball”. The end to end speed that Kendrick possesses is a truly unique at this level and will absolutely translate to college. The beautiful thing is his ability to change speeds at the right times, he knows when to keep or get rid of the ball, and does an incredible job keeping all of his other teammates satisfied with their touches. He’s a true blur in transition that completely changes the flow of the game when he’s in control. The jumper didn’t really fall the way he wanted to, but as that gets more consistent, the driving lanes will only be more and more available to King. He’s looking to help lead Caldwell to a second straight NCISAA 2A title, and his game looks ready for the challenge.

Kendrick went viral as a freshman due to his ability to shoot jumpers with both hands in games. Regarded as one of the top guards in Ohio’s 2026 class, Kendrick decided to leave for Caldwell Academy in North Carolina and reclassify into the 2027 class. Kendrick had a strong summer for CP3 at the 16 U level, the same age group he played for All Ohio Red the summer prior. Kendrick saw a spike in his recruitment this summer with Dayton, Mississippi State, Providence and more offering him.

Kendrick is very good at using a change of pace to get where he wants on the floor. He uses his pace to get to his midrange shot against taller defenders. Kendrick is a 3-level scorer.

First up on the list is Team CP3 ‘s King Kendrick King Kendrick 6'1" | PG Caldwell Academy | 2027 State #151 Nation NC . King is as advertised with his ability to handle, finish, and shoot with both hands. However, he also has the feel, energy level, and leadership to lead a team from the Point Guard position. In the win over SW15H 2027, Kendrick went for 13 points, 6 assists, and 3 steals – almost exclusively in the first half – displaying an ability to score off the dribble, create looks for teammates, read plays on defense, and even drew a charge.

Kendrick checks in at No. 2 at the point guard spot out of Caldwell Academy. He’s fresh off an NCISAA 3A State Title after averaging 10.2 points, 5.9 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 3.2 steals per game for the Eagles. He’s a high-level playmaker to get to know in the Greensboro area and one to watch with Team CP3 on the EYBL scene given his prowess attacking the paint and shooting on the perimeter.

Kendrick makes his debut in the 2027 rankings market corrections at No. 18. He’s a talented floor general who’s shown he can operate with both hands on the hardwood. He did so in playing a part in Caldwell Academy’s run to an NCISAA 3A State Title this past March. Kendrick led the way with 5.9 assists per game along with 10.2 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game in their march to a state championship. He’s an emerging name for DI programs to get on their radar.