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Breaking down the top 2021 NBA draft prospects: Rankings, player comparisons and more

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Potential top-five draft picks for the 2021 NBA draft played this past weekend in the biggest high school showcase of the year, the Hoophall Classic. The small arena at Springfield College was packed all weekend with fans eager to see future NBA players take the court. Notable alumni from the Hall of Fame event include Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, Ben Simmons and Zion Williamson.

We take a look at the players projected to be top picks, where they’re headed next year and how they played this past weekend.

Position: Point guard

High School: Montverde Academy (Florida)

College: Oklahoma State

Cunningham’s older brother Cannen is an assistant coach in Stillwater so it wasn’t a shock when Cade chose the Pokes over schools like Duke, North Carolina, Florida and Washington.