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"The Heart of a True Competitor:A Two-Way Threat "


Jaden Garcia,

twitter: @Jadengarcia23

5’10, 155lbs, c/o 2025

Pueblo East HS, CO

AAU: Soco Phenoms


Jaden is a three-point sniper with a nice touch. Jaden loves to get out in transition, where he can showcase his speed and get easy buckets. He also has a smooth pull-up middy. Jaden will get you a few rebounds and assists, but his other calling card is his defense. Jaden loves to play defense and get on the floor for loose balls, doing that blue-collar dirty work that impacts the game beyond scoring. Jaden is instinctive and uses his speed to jump the passing lanes to fuel the transition. He is not scared to go into contact.


This season, Jaden has elevated his game, averaging 13.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 3.6 steals per game. That’s an improvement from last year, where he averaged 11.1 points, 4 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 2.1 steals, and 0.5 blocks per game. Jaden’s focus this year is improving his ability to get to the rim, finish through contact, and draw fouls. His goals include making first-team all-league, leading the league in steals and three-pointers, and helping his team secure a deep playoff run.


Jaden’s fire comes from knowing his performance directly impacts his team’s success. As a team captain, he leads by example, stepping up in tough moments to keep his teammates focused and confident. “If I don’t have a good game, it’s going to be a lot harder for us to win,” Jaden says, showing his understanding of his role. He handles adversity with a calm determination, staying positive and relying on the advice that has shaped his approach: “Stop thinking and just do. Play your game at your pace.”


Basketball is more than a sport for Jaden—it’s his passion and his purpose. He spends countless hours in the gym, fine-tuning every aspect of his game. His junior-year accomplishments of leading the league in three-pointers and earning second-team all-league honors have given him the confidence to chase even bigger goals this year. While he knows the path to college ball will take relentless work, Jaden is fully committed to the grind and believes he has what it takes to succeed at the next level.


Jaden’s ability to score, defend, and lead his team makes him a force to be reckoned with on the court. His passion, work ethic, and leadership will only take him further, and it’s clear that he’s ready to make the most of every opportunity that comes his way.



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