Cayden Daughtry didn’t just have a good week at Peach Jam, he went absolutely ballistic, racking up a ridiculous 258 points and averaging 34.8 ppg. This kid exploded like a Roman Candle in North Augusta, putting up numbers that were nothing short of sensational. Forget a breakout, this was a full-blown supernova.
The Numbers Don’t Lie: Pure Dominance
Seriously, the stats Daughtry put up are just wild. Over the week, he grabbed 34 rebounds, dished out 49 assists, and snagged 23 steals. We are talking about an all-around force, not just a scorer. People are already comparing him to Trae Young, who also had a huge Peach Jam showing back in the day, and for good reason! What makes Daughtry’s performance even more eye-popping is his size. He’s listed at just 6-foot, maybe, and around 165 lbs. That’s a slight build, for sure, but as the saying goes, if you’ve got it, you’ve got it. And Daughtry absolutely had it this past week.
From Backup to Main Event: The Chase Is ON
It’s pretty wild to think that Daughtry was playing a backup role with Team USA in Turkey, helping them win gold, but averaging only 11.7 points and 4.7 assists in 17.9 minutes. Fast forward to Peach Jam, and he’s completely taken over. Now, the biggest question is: who’s going to get him? The pursuit for this Class of 2027 star is already heating up, and it’s quickly becoming one of the most interesting recruitments out there. Miami is a seriously strong candidate, especially since they’re practically a bike ride away from his high school, Calvary Christian in Boynton Beach. You can bet your bottom dollar Miami will have someone at every game Daughtry plays from here on out.
Other big names in the mix right now include Louisville, which has shown it’s not afraid to spend, Florida State, Iowa, USC, and Michigan. You also can’t count out St. John’s or Virginia; coaches Rick Pitino and Ryan Odom clearly have a thing for smaller guards who can dominate. Michigan’s situation is a bit up in the air with Dusty May taking the Dallas Mavericks job, but with Elliot Cadeau moving on next year, that opening might look pretty sweet to Daughtry. And while Duke hasn’t officially jumped into the chase yet, after a performance like this, it’s hard to imagine them staying quiet for long.
The chase for Cayden Daughtry is only just heating up, and every school mentioned is surely making their move. Keep your eyes peeled, because wherever he lands, it’s gonna be a show.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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