Duke Basketball: Breaking down the 2019 recruiting class

Cassius Stanley – Chatsworth, CA

SG | 6-foot-5 | 180 lbs | No. 36 overall

One of the most freakishly athletic players in the 2019 high school class, Cassius Stanley can absolutely fly. Due to his ridiculous hops and dunking ability, Stanley has been making mixtape highlight films for the past few years and is now ready to showcase his all-around game at the college level. Of course, finishing at the rim is his best attribute at this point in time, especially in transition, but he can be dangerous in other ways as well. Stanley also showcases a consistent and solid shot form that allows him to be a major threat from beyond the arc.

Additionally, Stanley projects as a multipositional defender with his long arms and quick feet. He is able to defend almost any wing and his propensity for steals is worth documenting. With all of that said, his major weakness lies in creation, both for himself and others. He is not a tremendous ball handler and needs to improve as a passer as well. Regardless, he will likely not have to create all that much with sophomore point guard Tre Jones expected to be the primary facilitator for almost all 40 minutes of every single game.

Stanley, for the moment, projects as a highly athletic wing that can stretch the floor out to 3-point land. In the modern age of college basketball, he should be a tremendous fit. Even though this is not the be-all and end-all, he should also find his way onto a fair share of highlight tapes this year. He can flat-out jump out of the gym.