The younger brother of University of Miami forward Caleb Gaskins will play for the Bulldogs this season:
By: Southeast Hoops Report
Cayden Gaskins, A 6-foot-8 sophomore power forward, has transferred from Columbus to Riviera Prep for his sophomore season, he posted on his Instagram account. Cayden is the younger brother of Caleb Gaskins, who currently plays at the University of Miami.
Gaskins is coming off a stellar freshman season where he averaged 10.3 points and 5.1 rebounds per game for the Explorers, per MaxPreps, who went onto win a fifth consecutive state championship. The Explorers went on to finish ranked No. 2 in the state of Florida and No. 16 in the Xcellent Top 25 National Rankings, according to MaxPreps in the 2025-2026 season.
Gaskins Joins A Juggernaut Riviera Prep Roster
With the move to Riviera Prep, Gaskins will join a loaded roster that is led by four-star senior power forward Jeremy Jenkins , four-star senior combo guard Quincy Douby Jr., and 7-foot-2 senior center Garang Kuol, who came over from DME Academy over the summer.
Riviera Prep looking to get back to winning a state championship
The Bulldogs finished the 2025-2026 season with a 19-10 record and made a deep playoff run, making it to the 2026 Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Class 2A, Region 4 Final before having their season came to an end against Miami Country Day. The Spartans went on to the Class 2A Championship Game before losing to Providence School. The Bulldogs had won the previous three state championships in class 2A in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
Gaskins Took Home Hardware During Freshman Season
Last season, Gaskins was named to the MaxPreps All-American Third Team for all freshmen, where he was joined by Gillion Academy (Virginia) power forward Alex Alexander, Greensboro Day School (North Carolina) power forward Grant Duggins, Peabody (Louisiana) point guard Corey Blake, and Father Tolton (Missouri) small forward Bronx Ganaway.
Riviera Prep Opens Up 2026-2027 Season Against National Powerhouse
The Bulldogs open up the 2026-2027 season on Tuesday, November 17th, when they’ll travel up the Florida Turnpike and take on Beckham Black, CJ Rosser, and JJ Watts in Southeastern Prep.
What is Riviera Prep?
The Riviera Prep Basketball Team in Miami, Florida, is a powerhouse program boasting three state championships, four district championships, and consistent deep playoff runs. a highly regarded private, co-educational college-preparatory school located in the Kendall area of Miami, Florida. Serving grades 6 through 12, it operates as the upper-school counterpart to Riviera Day School (PK3–5). The school is widely recognized for its elite athletic programs, STEM curriculum, and AP Platinum status.
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