NCAA Basketball Recruiting: Analyzing Cassius Stanley’s final three

Cassius Stanley is one of the top remaining uncommitted 2019 prospects. Which NCAA basketball teams are still in the recruiting race for the elite guard?

With the NCAA basketball season coming to a close, programs around the nation have turned their attention to the recruiting trail. And while there might not be many elite-level recruits still available from the 2019 class, a few have definitely grabbed the attention of the top schools in the country. Among these talented prospects is Cassius Stanley, a 6-foot-5 guard from California. Highly regarded as one of the best players in the class, Stanley has been on the recruiting radar for powerhouse programs for some time as he initially burst onto the scene as a potential top-10 player.

And while his status in the recruiting rankings has dipped a bit over the past three years, he is still ranked as the No. 29 recruit in the 2019 class. This ranking alone makes Stanley an extremely enticing recruit but as the fifth-highest rated uncommitted player left, you can be sure that he is a top priority for every school still left in his recruiting battle. That group, though, is quite exclusive at this point in time as Stanley has narrowed his list to just three: UCLA, Oregon, and Kansas. Additionally, these three programs are running out of time to make their final pitch to the young guard as he is planning on making his college decision on April 17th.

In watching Stanley play, it is easy to see that he is one of the most athletically gifted players in the class. In addition to boasting a lengthy 6-foot-5 frame, he seemingly glides on the court with elite-level speed and leaping ability. A great finisher around the rim as well, he will be one of the best transition players in the country once he takes the court next season. Stanley also uses his frame and athleticism to be an elite defender and has an insane amount of potential on both ends of the floor. If he turns out to be an above-average 3-point shooter at the collegiate level, he will be an absolute superstar. While playing on the EYBL circuit last summer, Stanley averaged 15.8 points (.428/.256/.598), 5.7 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game.

So, with his decision date looming, how might Stanley fit at each of the three schools left in his recruitment? Let’s dive in.