Qayden Samuels is a 6-5 small forward and volume-scoring lefty wing from Bishop McNamara in District Heights, Maryland, ranked as the No. 2 player in the state. Playing for Team Takeover on the Nike EYBL circuit, he ranked 10th in scoring with 20 points per game while shooting over 40 percent from three. At the NBPA Top 100 Camp, Samuels was one of the standout performers, averaging 26.4 points and 9.8 rebounds across five contests. Known for his aggressive pull-up game and lethal off-the-dribble shooting, he committed to Alabama on October 15, 2025, choosing the Crimson Tide over Georgetown, and signed his NLI on January 30, 2026.