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Jarron Cumberland

Jarron Cumberland (born September 22, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for the Delaware Blue Coats of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Cincinnati Bearcats.

Jarron Cumberland
Cumberland during the 2019 AAC tournament
No. 34 – Delaware Blue Coats
PositionShooting guard
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (1997-09-22) September 22, 1997 (age 27)
Wilmington, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolWilmington (Wilmington, Ohio)
CollegeCincinnati (2016–2020)
NBA draft2020: undrafted
Playing career2021–present
Career history
2021Rio Grande Valley Vipers
2021Raptors 905
2021–2022Delaware Blue Coats
2021–2022Portland Trail Blazers
2023Caballeros de Culiacán
2023–2024Delaware Blue Coats
2024Petro de Luanda
2024–presentDelaware Blue Coats
Career highlights and awards
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High school career

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Cumberland attended Wilmington High School in Wilmington, Ohio. He committed to playing college basketball for Cincinnati over offers from Michigan, Florida State, Xavier and others.[1]

College career

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As a freshman, Cumberland came off the bench, averaging 19.1 minutes, 8.3 points and 2.4 rebounds per game, earning a place on the American Athletic Conference (AAC) all-freshman team and he shared Sixth Man of the Year honors with Ben Emelogu of SMU.[2] As a sophomore, Cumberland moved into the starting lineup, averaging 11.5 points, 4 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game as the Bearcats went 31–5, earning a 2 seed in the 2018 NCAA tournament. The team's Final Four hopes were cut short with a second-round loss to Nevada.[3]

After losing stars Gary Clark, Jacob Evans and Kyle Washington for the 2018–19 season, junior Cumberland moved into the primary scoring role for the Bearcats.[4] Cumberland averaged 18.8 points, 4.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game. At the conclusion of the season, Cumberland was named AAC Player of the Year.[5]

Cumberland suffered a foot injury in the preseason. Three games into his senior season, Cumberland was benched for one game by new coach John Brannen. Cumberland's ill-advised halfcourt shot contributed to a one-point loss to Colgate on December 14, 2019. In January 2020, Cumberland scored 22 points in a win at Temple, including 14 of the last 16 points.[6] At the conclusion of the regular season. Cumberland was named to the First Team All-AAC.[7] Cumberland averaged 15.5 points and 4.9 assists per game as a senior. He finished his career seventh in school history in both points (1,782) and assists (415).[8]

Professional career

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Rio Grande Valley Vipers (2021)

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Cumberland was selected 12th overall in the 2021 NBA G League draft by the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.[9] He made his debut in their season opener on February 10, 2021.

Raptors 905 (2021)

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On February 26, 2021, Cumberland was traded to the Raptors 905 in exchange for center Dewan Hernandez.[10]

Portland Trail Blazers / Delaware Blue Coats (2021–2022)

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On October 2, 2021, Cumberland was traded to the Delaware Blue Coats.[11] He was named MVP of the G League Winter Showcase, after posting 24 points, eight rebounds and six assists in the 104–98 championship game victory against the Oklahoma City Blue.[12]

On December 25, 2021, Cumberland signed a 10-day contract with the Portland Trail Blazers.[13] Cumberland appeared in three games, scoring two points and collecting three rebounds during his stint. On January 5, 2022, following the expiration of his 10-day deal, Cumberland was reacquired by the Delaware Blue Coats of the NBA G League.[14]

Caballeros de Culiacán (2023)

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On April 25, 2023, Cumberland signed with the Caballeros de Culiacán of the Circuito de Baloncesto de la Costa del Pacífico, making his debut that night.[15]

Return to Delaware (2023–2024)

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On October 29, 2023, Cumberland re-joined the Delaware Blue Coats,[16] but was waived on December 9.[17] Six days later, he was reacquired by thd Blue Coats.[17]

Petro de Luanda (2024)

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On September 5, 2024, Cumberland signed with Petro de Luanda of the Unitel Basket.[18]

Third stint in Delaware (2024–present)

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On October 28, 2024, Cumberland rejoined the Delaware Blue Coats.[19]

Career statistics

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Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

NBA

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2021–22 Portland 3 0 4.0 .500 .000 — 1.0 .3 .0 .0 .7
Career 3 0 4.0 .500 .000 — 1.0 .3 .0 .0 .7

College

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2016–17 Cincinnati 35 0 19.1 .493 .355 .644 2.4 1.5 1.0 .3 8.3
2017–18 Cincinnati 36 36 28.9 .409 .339 .678 4.0 2.9 1.0 .4 11.5
2018–19 Cincinnati 35 35 32.5 .404 .388 .773 4.4 3.6 1.1 .4 18.8
2019–20 Cincinnati 27 27 32.4 .384 .313 .753 3.8 4.9 1.0 .7 15.5
Career 133 98 28.0 .414 .352 .730 3.6 3.1 1.0 .4 13.4

Personal life

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In May 2022, Cumberland was charged with a misdemeanor in Hamilton County, Ohio for allegedly punching, kicking and dragging his girlfriend by her hair.[20]

References

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  1. ^ Quinn, Brendan F. (July 15, 2015). "2016 SG Jarron Cumberland, a Michigan recruit, commits to Cincinnati". MLive. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  2. ^ Quinn, Brendan F. (March 8, 2017). "Caupain named Sportsman of the year and Cumberland Sixth Man for AAC". Rivals.com. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  3. ^ Groeschen, Tom (March 19, 2018). "Recapping UC Bearcats' season and devastating NCAA loss, and a look ahead". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  4. ^ Freeman, Tristan (July 18, 2018). "Cincinnati Basketball: Rising junior Jarron Cumberland to lead the Bearcats in 2018-19". FanSided. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  5. ^ Springer, Scott (March 13, 2019). "UC Bearcats guard Jarron Cumberland snares AAC Player of the Year honors". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved March 13, 2019.
  6. ^ Wallner, Jeff (January 30, 2020). "The old Jarron Cumberland is back, perhaps just in time to salvage the season for the UC Bearcats". WCPO. Retrieved March 11, 2020.
  7. ^ "American Athletic Conference Announces All-Conference, All-Freshman Teams". American Athletic Conference. March 10, 2020. Retrieved March 11, 2020.
  8. ^ "Cumberland earns 1st team All-AAC honor". The Times-Gazette. March 11, 2020. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
  9. ^ "NBA G League 2020-21 Draft Results - NBA G League". Nba G League.
  10. ^ "Jarron Cumberland traded to Raptors 905". Highland County Press. February 26, 2021. Archived from the original on December 25, 2021. Retrieved December 25, 2021.
  11. ^ "Jarron Cumberland: Acquired by Blue Coats". CBS Sports. October 2, 2021. Retrieved December 25, 2021.
  12. ^ "Cumberland named MVP of G League Showcase event". Wilmington News Journal. December 23, 2021. Retrieved December 25, 2021.
  13. ^ Brener, Jeremy (December 25, 2021). "Blazers Sign Three Players to 10-Day Contracts". Blazers Edge. SB Nation. Retrieved December 25, 2021.
  14. ^ "2021-22 NBA G League transactions". gleague.nba.com. January 5, 2022. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
  15. ^ "Caballeros de Culiacán arranca serie en Jalisco con derrota ante Astros". Noroeste.com.mx (in Spanish). April 25, 2023. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  16. ^ Delaware Blue Coats [@blue_coats] (October 29, 2023). "time for camp.🏕️ #GetYourCoatsOn" (Tweet). Retrieved November 10, 2023 – via Twitter.
  17. ^ a b "2023-2024 Delaware Blue Coats Transaction History". RealGM.com. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
  18. ^ "BEM-VINDO Jarron Cumberland". PetroAtletico.co.ao (in Portuguese). September 5, 2024. Retrieved September 28, 2024.
  19. ^ Delaware Blue Coats [@blue_coats] (October 28, 2024). "ready for camp.🫡 #GetYourCoatsOn" (Tweet). Retrieved November 3, 2024 – via Twitter.
  20. ^ Dykes, Todd (May 5, 2022). "Former UC basketball star accused of domestic violence". WLWT. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
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