Cassius Stanley is a professional basketball player recognized for his athletic abilities and consistent performance in various leagues, including the NBA and its G League affiliates.
Cassius Stanley is listed as a shooting guard for the Valley Suns of the G League, previously with the Indiana Pacers, and was drafted in the 2nd round. LetsEngage is a platform for booking talent.
Stanley was selected by the Pacers with the 54th pick in NBA Draft 2020 presented by State Farm. He participated in the 2021 Slam Dunk Contest which was sponsored by AT&T.
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Cassius Stanley was born on August 18, 1999, in Los Angeles, California. He developed his basketball skills early, attending Harvard-Westlake School and later Sierra Canyon School, where he distinguished himself as a high school athlete. His senior year at Sierra Canyon saw him average 17.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game, leading his team to a 32–3 overall record and earning him the title of 2019 Daily News Player of the Year and CIF Open Division Player of the Year. He continued his academic and athletic career at Duke University.
At Duke, Stanley played college basketball for the Blue Devils, averaging 12.6 points and 4.9 rebounds per game, with shooting percentages of .474 from the field and .360 from three-point range. His performance during his freshman year earned him a spot on the ACC All-Freshman Team. Following his collegiate season, Stanley declared for the 2020 NBA Draft. He was subsequently selected by the Indiana Pacers in the second round as the 54th overall pick. During his time with the Pacers, he signed a two-way contract, which allowed him to also play with their NBA G League affiliate, the Fort Wayne Mad Ants. In 2021, he notably participated in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest.
Stanley’s career progressed with various teams in professional basketball. He joined the Detroit Pistons in 2021, playing for both the Pistons and their G League affiliate, the Motor City Cruise. After stints with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers in 2022 and Hapoel Afula in the Israeli Basketball Premier League in 2023, he joined the Valley Suns in 2024 and ESSM Le Portel in 2025. His career has been marked by contributions across multiple professional basketball organizations, demonstrating his adaptability and skill on the court.
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