Cassius Stanley
Basketball player with NBA experience
Born
August 18th, 1999
25 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Entered the NBA after playing college basketball at Duke University. Drafted in the second round of the 2020 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons and subsequently traded to the Indiana Pacers. Played as a shooting guard and showcased athleticism with notable leaping ability during his time in college. Contributed to team dynamics in various roles throughout his early professional career.
Played for the Indiana Pacers
Drafted in the 2020 NBA Draft
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