Cade Cunningham

Created on 8/8/2020.  Written by Alan Lu.

Height: 6-7
Weight: 218
College: Oklahoma State
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate: 9/25/2001

Projected Draft Range: Top 5

Pros:

Solid scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Adequate low post scorer
Gifted playmaker
Solid rebounder for his size
Solid defender that can get steals and blocks
Good athlete

Cons:

Needs to improve his shooting
Can struggle to score in traffic
Unselfish to a fault
Can have lapses defensively

Summary:

Cade Cunningham is a smart, skilled playmaker that can make terrific passes with the ball in his hands.  He also can take the ball to the basket or post up to score, and he is an excellent facilitator that can rack up assists.  He also is a solid rebounder and defender.  He will need to improve his jump shot, but Cunningham is a very talented player that is in the running to be the top pick for the 2021 draft.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
ESPN’s 2021 Mock Draft

Games Scouted:
7/2/19 USA vs. Senegal
12/30/19 Montverde Academy vs. The Patrick School

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