Cayden Daughtry, a standout point guard from Calvary Christian Academy in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has been recognized as MaxPreps' National Junior of the Year for his exceptional performance during the season. He led his team to a second consecutive state championship, averaging 26.5 points, 5.2 assists, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.7 steals per game while maintaining impressive shooting percentages of 54.5% from the field, 36.8% from three-point range, and 86% from the free-throw line. Daughtry is a four-star recruit, ranked as the No. 18 overall prospect and the No. 4 point guard by 247Sports. He has garnered attention from multiple colleges, including the University of Iowa, which hopes to leverage its recent Elite Eight run to attract the talented player. Other schools vying for Daughtry's commitment include Miami, Florida State, BYU, and Ohio State.