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33 - Dante Cunningham

6-8, 227 Small Forward/Power Forward
Villanova Senior
Birthday
04/22/87 (36.9 yrs)
Hometown
Silver Spring, MD
High School
Potomac
Team Site Profile
Statistics
Athleticism
7
Size
8
Defense
8
Strength
8
Quickness
7
Leadership
8
Jump Shot
8
NBA Ready
8
Ball Handling
6
Potential
7
Passing
6
Intangibles
8

NBA Comparison: George Lynch

Strengths: The standard bearer for development over the length of a collegiate career. His work ethic and desire to improve cannot be questioned … He transformed himself from a scrappy, hustle, workingman’s player into a polished offensive player and top scoring option on a final four team … Named Big East Most Improved Player for the 2008-2009 season, increasing his PPG from 10 to 16 … His mid range jumper from 15-19 feet is his ticket to the NBA … He has a fluid, effortless stroke and quick release … He seems destined to fill the role of a floor-spacer with an automatic jumper (a byproduct of his tireless work ethic and desire) … Has a nice post game repertoire and fade-away jumper … Shows excellent footwork in the paint … Constantly active on offense, always moving in and out of spots, looking for openings … Runs the floor exceedingly well and has a never-ending motor … Routinely beats the opposition up and down the floor … Always chases down what appear to be breakaway layups, coming up with some highlight reel swats … Big wingspan gives him an edge on the glass and defensively … Possesses good timing on shot blocks, averaging 1.2 as a Senior … Versatile defender with superb lateral quickness: has the ability to guard much smaller players on the perimeter … Plays his guts out for the duration of every game. Willing to do the dirty work and whatever it takes to win …

Weaknesses: At 6-8, 230 lbs doesn’t appear to have the have the size or bulk to play power forward at the next level. Doesn’t possess the offensive skill set to play on the wing … His ball handling is subpar for a wing player … Needs to add more variety to his face up game. He either jab steps and takes a jumper, or puts his head down and bull rushes with his right hand … Lacks any range. Has not shown three point range at the college level, taking only two three point attempts his entire career … Cunningham is a solid athlete, but not overwhelming … Lacks any serious explosion … Had his shots sent back quite often in Big East play … Will certainly have difficulty getting shots off inside against taller, more athletic competition … Averaged 7.5 boards as a result of heart and hustle, but is not particularly quick off the floor …

Adam Ganeles 5/19/09

 

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