Caiden Ricks (6’4/F) w/ solid 1st game of the day. Led North Alabama Elite ‘26 over Team Birmingham 35-19. He shows improvement every time I see him. #PrepHoopsAL #PrepHoopsNext #TerryTalks #TerryDrakeBasketball #DownByTheRiver Prep Hoops 𝙉𝙀𝙓𝙏 🏀 Caiden Ricks @djsillywilly3

2026 Caiden Ricks is one of the BEST BIGS in the class of ‘26 PRO16/NXTPRO League NXTPRO Hoops and he put on a show game 1 scoring 19 points and grabbing 14 rebounds

Caiden Ricks, a 6’7 combo forward from Austin High School, is a silent assassin with the ability to be a tenacious rebounder and guard positions 1-5. He’s also an excellent rim protector and mid range specialist who can step outside to knock down the three. Ricks combines great