Cassius Stanley — Duke
Wing – 6-foot-6 – 193 lbs – Freshman
If a traditional big or a high caliber shooter doesn’t interest the Warriors, they could opt for a player with upside.
Duke’s Cassius Stanley stats won’t jump off the boxscore at 12.6 points and 4.9 rebounds per game during his only season in Cameron Indoor. However, his athletic traits are unmatched in the 2020 prospect pool.
Stanley is an above the rim high flyer that can fit in with an up-tempo offense like the Golden State Warriors possess.
On offense, the Duke freshman uses his speed to get defenders on their heels in the open court before blitzing by them to the basket. On the defensive side of the floor, Stanley uses his rare athleticism and leaping ability to clean up blocks, rebounds and steals.
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— ACC Network (@accnetwork) May 23, 2020
As a shooter, Stanley is raw, but his jumper is smooth with a positive foundation for growth. Stanley averaged three 3-point attempts for the Blue Devils, shooting 36% from beyond the arc.
Although Stanley is more of a wing, the former four-star prospect plays bigger than he stands at 6-foot-6 due to his athleticism. Stanley’s ability to contribute all over the court could give the Warriors a dash of what Green does best. While Stanley probably won’t directly backup Green, the All-ACC Freshman gives the Warriors a change of pace choice in the second unit.
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