Cunningham played basketball at SMU under Larry Brown before eventually spending the 2018-19 season on staff at Tulane.Now, he’ll be tasked with convincing his brother, the No. The list included Oklahoma State among a bevy of blood-blood programs.INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 29: A detail of NCAA Official Wilson basketballs are seen racked up on the court prior to Oregon playing against Louisville during the Midwest Region Semifinal round of the 2013 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 29, 2013 in Indianapolis, Indiana. I’ve talked to Cade about Cade. 2 overall prospect in the class of 2020, to join him in Stillwater, OK.As for Kentucky’s role in all of this, the Wildcats were long seen as the favorite in Cunningham’s recruitment before momentum shifted in Oklahoma State’s favor in May. 3 recruit in the 2020 recruiting class, according to 247Sports’ Composite Rankings.Here’s what Boynton had to say about the addition of Cunningham to the coaching staff:“I am thrilled to be able to add Cannen to our staff.

Cunningham, who played for SMU in his college basketball days, is the older brother of the No. "He's been my biggest life coach besides my parents. OSU head coach Mike Boynton on Tuesday announced the hiring of former SMU player Cannen Cunningham, Cade’s older brother, as full-time Cowboys assistant coach. The Oklahoma State Cowboys are set to hire Cannen Cunningham, Cade’s brother…

UK once owned 100% of predictions for the 6-foot-7 guard’s Crystal Ball on 247Sports before the Cowboys received 11 consecutive picks, including from the likes of Evan Daniels, Andrew Slater, Brian Snow, and Jerry Meyer.During the Nike EYBL regular season this spring, Kentucky was present for every one of Cunningham’s games and they were expected to make him a top priority for their 2020 recruiting class. His parents are Carrie and Keith Cunningham. I look forward to the energy and relationships that he can bring to elevate our program to the next level.”Cunningham spent last season at Tulane as the associate director of video operations under Mike Dunleavy Sr.His younger brother is one of the prized possessions in the 2020 recruiting class, so it’s natural for questions to be asked about Oklahoma State’s decision to hire Cunningham.Was this hire made to land the top recruit? It’s hard not to take a look at that track record and take them seriously.”As for his interest in Oklahoma State, the five-star prospect said he has always had interest in the Cowboys out of pure loyalty to the program. So being around him for another year was super important to me, but I feel like him being there was just a cherry on top." If so, it wouldn’t be the first time and it won’t be the last.Cade Cunningham revealed his top-10 in late May.

2 ranked player Cade Cunningham. I have gotten to know Cannen really well over the last year or so as I have watched his development as a coach. “Coach Cal is great. After playing at SMU, Cunningham spent last year on staff at Tulane in an administrative capacity. 3 recruit in the 2020 recruiting class, according to 247Sports’ Composite Rankings. The Cowboys were also the first high major program to offer the rising senior. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) Before that, during his 8th grade, he played basketball for Barnett Junior High School. 2020 five-star guard and Kentucky target Cade Cunningham’s recruitment might be over before it really even begins. In addition, he also has a sibling. “So we’ve had a good connection, relationship since then.”Back in May, the five-star guard trimmed his list down to ten, with Duke, Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, Memphis, North Carolina, Oklahoma State, Texas, Virginia, and Washington making the cut. This, … Because it’s about him, it’s not about his brother. Cade was a student at Bowie High School. I'm absolutely fascinated by the Cade Cunningham story this season. He has a great knack for player development and has a relatability with players that will be a tremendous asset to the continual growth of our program.Cannen has strong knowledge of basketball as he has learned from a couple of our game’s best teachers. The player has an elder brother who is taller than him. Cunningham said having his brother, Cannen, on the Oklahoma State staff played a secondary role in his decision to stay. I recruited Cade for two years before I ever had a conversation with Cannen. University of Kentucky Basketball, Football, and Recruiting news brought to you in the most ridiculous manner possible.2020 five-star guard and Kentucky target Cade Cunningham’s recruitment might be over before it really even begins.The Oklahoma State Cowboys are set to hire Cannen Cunningham, Cade’s brother, to their coaching staff.Welcome the newest assistant coach to the Cowboy basketball staff, Cannen Cunningham. Cunningham was born to a black father and a white mother. And the interest has always been mutual.“[Kentucky] is the first team I remember,” Cunningham told KSR at the Pangos All-American Camp this summer.

My relationship with Cade is even stronger than my relationship with Cannen. Not only is Cunningham connected and well regarded in the state of Texas, he just so happens to be the older brother of 2020's No.



Cunningham said having his brother, Cannen, on the Oklahoma State staff played a secondary role in his decision to stay. For those that don't know, Cade Cunningham is the No. "My brother has been one of my biggest influences in life," Cade Cunningham said. The Oklahoma State men’s basketball program made headlines with its latest hire.Cunningham, who played for SMU in his college basketball days, is the older brother of the No. While he has said on multiple occasions that all of the schools on his list are on equal grounds, most assumed that his decision would come down to the Wildcats and the Cowboys.With this news, though, it’d be silly to think Cunningham lands anywhere other than Oklahoma State next year.Luckily for Kentucky, the Cats are seen as the favorite for both Jalen Green and Brandon Boston Jr., two five-star guards and top-10 prospects in the class of 2020.Add an elite point guard such as Daishen Nix or Sharife Cooper to that backcourt, and UK will be absolutely set moving forward.