The game revolves around Cunningham when he has the ball in his hands
Cade Cunningham has the ability to take a game over and really can control the pace of a game. This past year in college, Cunningham posted a usage rate of 29.1%, accounting for an estimate of the percentage of team plays used by a player while he is on the floor.
This was one of the highest usage rates in college basketball last season and because Cunningham is such a ball-dominant player, he is able to set the pace of a game and control exactly what happens on the court.
Every time Oklahoma State needed a big play, Cunningham was the one to make this play and every time they needed a big shot, he was the one to take that shot. He is not afraid of big moments and looks as comfortable as a multi-year NBA veteran when he is out there on the court.
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Cade Cunningham’s basketball IQ is amongst the best in the 2021 NBA Draft class and his overall understanding for being an impactful guard is what will make him such a great point guard at the NBA level.
He did average a bunch of turnovers this past year, averaging 4.0 turnovers per game, but he also always had to make a play for his team. In the NBA, he will have other great players that he can lean on for support, so this should not be a big concern with Cunningham moving forward.
