 Stanley withDuke in 2019 | |
| Free agent | |
|---|---|
| Position | Small forward /shooting guard |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (1999-08-18)August 18, 1999 (age 26) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school |
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| College | Duke (2019–2020) |
| NBA draft | 2020: 2nd round, 54th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Indiana Pacers |
| Playing career | 2020–present |
| Career history | |
| 2020–2021 | Indiana Pacers |
| 2021 | →Fort Wayne Mad Ants |
| 2021–2022 | Detroit Pistons |
| 2021–2022 | →Motor City Cruise |
| 2022–2023 | Rio Grande Valley Vipers |
| 2023–2024 | Hapoel Afula |
| 2024–2025 | Valley Suns |
| 2025 | ESSM Le Portel |
| Career highlights | |
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Stats at NBA.com  | |
| Stats atBasketball Reference | |
Cassius Jerome Stanley (born August 18, 1999[1]) is an American professionalbasketball player. He playedcollege basketball for theDuke Blue Devils.
Stanley first attendedHarvard-Westlake School inStudio City, California. As a sophomore, Stanley averaged 17.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game. In 2017, Stanley transferred toSierra Canyon School inChatsworth, California for his last two years of high school.[2] As a senior, he averaged 17.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game while leading the Sierra Canyon to a 32–3 overall record.
On April 22, 2019, Stanley committed to play atDuke University.[3][4][5]
| Name | Hometown | School | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cassius Stanley SG | Los Angeles, CA | Sierra Canyon (CA) | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Apr 22, 2019 | |
Recruit ratings:Rivals:  247Sports: ESPN: (89) | ||||||
| Overall recruit ranking: Rivals: 39 247Sports: 34 ESPN: 31 | ||||||
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In his college debut, Stanley scored 13 points to help Duke defeatKansas 68–66.[6] After injuring his leg in a victory overWinthrop on November 29, Stanley was ruled out indefinitely.[7] However, after his leg improved quicker than expected due to rehabilitation and physical therapy, he returned to play againstVirginia Tech after missing just one game.[8] On January 4, Stanley scored 20 points and five rebounds in a 95–62 win overMiami.[9] On February 8, Stanley recorded 22 points and six rebounds in a 98–96 overtime victory over rivalNorth Carolina.[10] At the conclusion of the regular season, Stanley was selected to the ACC All-Freshman Team.[11] Stanley averaged 12.6 points and 4.9 rebounds per game, shooting 47 percent from the floor and 36 percent shooting from three-point range. Following the season, he declared for the2020 NBA draft.[12]
On November 18, 2020, Stanley was drafted in the second round, 54th overall, in the2020 NBA draft by theIndiana Pacers.[13] The Pacers signed Stanley to atwo-way contract with theirNBA G League affiliate, theFort Wayne Mad Ants.[14] He participated in the 2021Slam Dunk Contest; however, he was eliminated following the opening round.[15]
On September 28, 2021, Stanley signed with theDetroit Pistons.[16] On October 16, 2021, Stanley was waived by the Pistons.[17] He was added to theMotor City Cruise in October 2021.[18] Stanley averaged 9.6 points and 4.5 rebounds per game with the Cruise. On December 25, 2021, he signed a 10-day contract with the Detroit Pistons.[19]
On January 4, 2022, Stanley was reacquired by theMotor City Cruise of theNBA G League.[20] On January 8, he signed another 10-day contract with the Pistons.[21] On January 18, 2022, Stanley was reacquired by theMotor City Cruise.[20] On January 21, 2022, Stanley signed a third 10-day contract with theDetroit Pistons[22] and returned to Motor City on January 31.[20]
On November 3, 2022, Stanley was named to the opening night roster for theRio Grande Valley Vipers.[23]
On September 21, 2023, Stanley signed withHapoel Afula of theIsraeli Basketball Premier League.[24]
On October 27, 2024, Stanley joined theValley Suns.[25]
On April 9, 2025, he signed withESSM Le Portel of theLNB Pro A.[26]
On July 23, 2025, Stanley signed withŠiauliai of theLithuanian Basketball League (LKL).[27] The club released a statement on August 21 that he did not pass his medical examination.[28]
| 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 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–21 | Indiana | 24 | 0 | 3.9 | .302 | .231 | .778 | .8 | .0 | .0 | .1 | 1.5 |
| 2021–22 | Detroit | 9 | 1 | 17.2 | .413 | .235 | 1.000 | 2.1 | .4 | .6 | .2 | 5.8 |
| Career | 33 | 1 | 7.5 | .360 | .233 | .895 | 1.2 | .2 | .2 | .1 | 2.7 | |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–20 | Duke | 29 | 29 | 27.4 | .474 | .360 | .733 | 4.9 | 1.0 | .7 | .7 | 12.6 |