Jarron Cumberland

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Jarron Cumberland
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Cumberland during the 2019 AAC tournament
No. 34–Delaware Blue Coats
Position Shooting guard
League NBA G League
Personal information
Born (1997-09-22) September 22, 1997 (age 26)
Wilmington, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school Wilmington (Wilmington, Ohio)
College Cincinnati (2016–2020)
NBA draft 2020: undrafted
Playing career2021–present
Career history
2021 Rio Grande Valley Vipers
2021 Raptors 905
2021–2022 Delaware Blue Coats
2021–2022 Portland Trail Blazers
2023 Caballeros de Culiacán
2023–presentDelaware Blue Coats
Career highlights and awards
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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.

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High school career

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

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

Rio Grande Valley Vipers (2021)

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)

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)

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)

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–present)

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]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames 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

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2021–22 Portland 304.0.500.000—1.0.3.0.0.7
Career304.0.500.000—1.0.3.0.0.7

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2016–17 Cincinnati 35019.1.493.355.6442.41.51.0.38.3
2017–18 Cincinnati 363628.9.409.339.6784.02.91.0.411.5
2018–19 Cincinnati 353532.5.404.388.7734.43.61.1.418.8
2019–20 Cincinnati 272732.4.384.313.7533.84.91.0.715.5
Career1339828.0.414.352.7303.63.11.0.413.4

Personal life

In May 2022, Cumberland was charged with a misdemeanor in Hamilton County, Ohio for allegedly punching, kicking and dragging his girlfriend by her hair. [18]

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