This past April, Link Academy won the GEICO High School Nationals — the most prestigious season award for any high school basketball program. The roster had a number of talented players, including Ja’Kobe Walter, Cameron Carr, Tyler McKinley, Aaron Rowe, and Elliot Cadeau.
Cadeau set the record for most assists in the tournament’s history, as he finished with 29 dimes in three games. The 6-foot-1 guard is a freshman at North Carolina this season and is considered the No. 12 overall recruit in his 2023 high school class, according to the 247 Composite rankings.
Let’s take a quick look at why Cadeau is considered one of the most talented players in all of college basketball players prior to him even playing a game for UNC.
First and foremost, the UNC freshman will be one of the most skilled passers in the country this season. Cadeau is capable of making any pass, whether he’s in transition or in the halfcourt. His court vision and passing ability singlehandedly creates advantages, as he can throw teammates open in transition and off of lob passes — similar to the way an elite QB may lead a receiver deep down the field.
