Fayetteville’s Payton Caudle Payton Caudle 6'0" | CG Fayetteville | 2028 State #26 Nation AR has been killing it all year long, and now she will probably continue to do so in the tournament.

Caudle capped off her sophomore season with a 37-point, 11-board outburst against Bentonville in overtime. Before that, Rogers Heritage felt her wrath when she poured on 28 points.

Caudle, who has played a lot of point guard this season, has shown just how dangerous it is for a team to have a 6-foot do-it-all guard leading their offense. She uses her size to barrel through defenders and score in the paint, but her shot-creating and shot-making from the outside is enough to make defenders lose their minds.

There is a great chance that Payton Caudle Payton Caudle 6'0" | CG Fayetteville | 2028 State #26 Nation AR pops off and scores 30+ in every game Fayetteville plays in, making the Lady Bulldogs must-see-TV.

Caudle left me speechless after her Queen Of The South performance see evaluation hereabout here’s the deal, as a 7th grader playing up, she already was showing signs see evaluation here so how can I say this after Sandra Meadows , her ceiling has no roof as plenty of buzz was going from next level coaches because of what she’s doing now, scoring at will, along with her upside but a couple of things have gotten even better, her body control after contact along with her “catch and shoot” with a hand in her face

The #1 and #2 positions in the 2028 ranking are closer than some might think, and it is all because of the dynamic play the state has seen from Payton Caudle Payton Caudle 6'0" | CG Fayetteville | 2028 State #26 Nation AR .

Caudle recently picked up an offer from BYU, which was after she picked up offers from Oregon, Harvard, Florida State, and Memphis. She is now up to 14 offers after just one season of varsity basketball.

Caudle’s ability to score the ball is incredible, as she can hit jumpers from beyond the arc, mid-range, and from right in close. She can also get into the painted area and score with ease, even through contact. Her 6’0″ frame helps her become such a solid scorer in the post.

Payton Caudle Payton Caudle 6'0" | CG Fayetteville | 2028 State #26 Nation AR , essentially being a 6’0″ point guard, is unfair. Good thing for Fayetteville, she is on their side.

Caudle is “long and athletic” and stands at “the magic number” and one of the countless things I know is that next-level coaches love big guards who can flat out shoot. She creates her shot under pressure; her “stop and pop” 3-point shot got me going, and her pull-up from wherever she wants to is also nice. She also rebounds and has good court vision

One of the premiere freshmen in the country is Payton Caudle Payton Caudle 6'0" | CG Fayetteville | 2028 State #26 Nation AR . She helped lead Fayetteville to the title game and had a near-double-double in a spirited performance against the Grizzlies.

The young star had 17 points, 8 rebounds, and 1 steal on the evening. She knocked down a 3-pointer but most of her offensive damage was done on the interior. Caudle grabbed 4 offensive rebounds and shot 3/5 from inside the arch. If she was not finishing at the rim, then she was probably heading to the charity stripe, where she went 8/9. 

Payton Caudle Payton Caudle 6'0" | CG Fayetteville | 2028 State #26 Nation AR worked hard to keep her team in the fight. This freshman has a tremendous amount of potential and she already has solid experience under her belt.

Fayetteville surprised a lot of people when they made it to the 6A championship game. Though they ultimately came up short, Lady Bulldog fans got to see some great play from their young players, including Payton Caudle Payton Caudle 6'0" | CG Fayetteville | 2028 State #26 Nation AR .

Caudle had 17 points in the championship game against Fort Smith Northside, along with 8 rebounds, with 4 coming on the offensive end. With her 6’0″ frame, she can dominate the glass while being a forceful finisher inside. She is also difficult to contest when shooting jumpers. Her length and her quick release become a dangerous combination when shooting off the catch and the dribble.

On the other end of the floor, Caudle reads passes easily, poking them away and taking the loose ball the other way. She can also block shots, as she showed that she could make some clutch help-side defensive plays in the playoffs.

Payton Caudle Payton Caudle 6'0" | CG Fayetteville | 2028 State #26 Nation AR is another freshman who is one of the top overall players in the state and one of the country’s rising stars. Fayetteville can make another run at the 6A title next season with its incredible young talent.

Payton Caudle Payton Caudle 6'0" | CG Fayetteville | 2028 State #26 Nation AR has embraced a massive offensive role for the Lady Bulldogs. This freshman has consistently shown that she is one of the state’s best players and will prove that once again in the championship.

Caudle is coming off a 20-point performance in the semi-final victory over North Little Rock. She can score in a variety of ways. Caudle is an excellent 3-point shooter who is lethal off the catch and the bounce. If she sees a driving lane, she will exploit it and finish through contact inside.

Caudle is also not afraid to crash the offensive glass. She scored a crucial putback in the semi-final that ended up being an and-1.

Payton Caudle Payton Caudle 6'0" | CG Fayetteville | 2028 State #26 Nation AR has a very bright future. Even with Fayetteville’s strong senior group, they will be in good hands with one of the state’s top freshmen and sophomores.

Payton Caudle Payton Caudle 6'0" | CG Fayetteville | 2028 State #26 Nation AR has two offers listed from Kansas State and Oklahoma State, but she recently picked up two more from Miami and Mississippi State. Caudle was an obvious choice to stick at #2 in the class, based on her AAU play and what we have seen so far at Fayetteville High School.

Caudle has excellent size for a guard. She is too tough to defend when she has a lane to the basket, using her physicality to force her way inside and to finish through traffic. If a lane is not open, she can turn around and hit a fadeaway jumper.

Speaking of jumpers, Caudle is an excellent 3-point shooter. She is lethal off the catch and off the bounce. It does not take much time for Caudle to get her shot off and her team runs special sets in order to get her open. Caudle’s inside-out scoring ability is a game-changer for the Lady Bulldogs.

Payton Caudle Payton Caudle 6'0" | CG Fayetteville | 2028 State #26 Nation AR is truly an elite player who continues to get better. It seems that with every passing day, Caudle becomes more and more popular in the national recruiting scene, and she can give McCollough a run for her money at #1.