Eli Cain

Eli Cain, born on October 18, 1996, developed his basketball skills early, playing at Medford Tech and St. Benedict’s Prep, where he accumulated over 2,000 career points. His collegiate journey began at DePaul University, where he signed on April 20, 2015. Throughout his four years at DePaul, Cain established himself as a key player, demonstrating consistent performance and leadership. He was recognized for his academic achievements as a two-time member of the BIG EAST All-Academic Team, alongside his on-court success. Cain became a significant figure in DePaul’s basketball history, being the first player to achieve 1,400 career points, 350 assists, and 150 three-pointers. He also became the 50th player to reach 1,000 career points and the 12th to surpass 1,500 career points, concluding his tenure ranked ninth all-time at DePaul with 1,642 points.

After his collegiate career, Cain transitioned to professional basketball. He joined the Salt Lake City Stars, a team in the NBA G League, where he has continued to play as a guard. His G League career stats reflect an average of 6.3 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game across multiple seasons. In the 2021-22 season, he played for the South Bay Lakers before returning to the Salt Lake City Stars for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons. In 2024, Cain expanded his professional experience by signing with the Caledonia Gladiators in the United Kingdom Super League Basketball and FIBA Europe Cup, showcasing his versatility and commitment to the sport at an international level.