NCAA Basketball Recruiting: 5 biggest standouts from 2020 Hoophall Classic
The nations No. 2 player for the class of 2020 looked a level above everyone else at Hoophall
It’s a testament to Cade Cunningham’s talent that he is the first guy to make this list given the fact that he plays for Montverde Academy. Montverde is absolutely stacked with talent. Scottie Barnes is their most notable name aside from Cunningham, but top to bottom, they are loaded.
The Eagles are so good that they have multiple players coming off their bench such as Langston Love, Dariq Whitehead and Zeb Jackson who could transfer schools and go be stars elsewhere. Coach Kevin Boyle has a special group, but Cunningham is the motor that powers it all.
Cunningham’s best game was Montverde’s first game at the tournament, a 76-64 win over IMG Academy in which the Texas native had 18 points, seven rebounds, and four steals. With Cunningham, it’s not his numbers that pop, but his command of the game.
Nothing he does is forced. Cunningham played at his pace all night and controlled the game from beginning to end. His vision is already elite, his size for a lead guard is absurd, and he showed a propensity for getting where he wants to go and being able to finish tough shots.
Smooth triple for no. 2 overall senior @CadeCunningham_ , who is showing off every skill you could ask for this weekend. Cunningham is the centerpiece next year for Oklahoma State. He’s very kind to fans, too - took pictures with kids after an interview during the last game. pic.twitter.com/hFzJPDxodP
— Ethan Fuller (@ethman43) January 20, 2020
Cunningham should be a sure-fire stud next season for Oklahoma State and will likely find himself in the NBA sooner rather than later. Cunningham’s game has very few weaknesses, and it was clear he was the best guy on the floor at Hoophall.