Where did Cason Wallace go to college?

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Cason Wallace College.
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Born on November 7, 2003, in Richardson, Texas, Cason Wallace is a player for the Oklahoma City Thunder who plays as a combo guard. Drafted as the 10th overall pick by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2023 NBA Draft, Wallace was traded to OKC along with David Bertans for 12th overall pick Dereck Lively II. Wallace's performance in his rookie season has indeed been remarkable. He is efficient in catch and shoot situations, and his defensive prowess is equally noteworthy.

Wallace’s ability to disrupt passing lanes and generate turnovers adds significant value to his team's defense, particularly against the second units of opposing teams. Overall, Wallace's dual-threat capabilities on both ends of the court make him a valuable asset for the OKC team. In the 2023/24 NBA season, Wallace played all 82 regular-season games for the OKC and averaged 6.8 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game and helped them secure first place in the Western Conference.

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Cason Wallace College

Cason Wallace played college basketball for Kentucky and was a five-star recruit coming out of high school. Wallace played for Kentucky for only his freshman year and then declared for the 2023 NBA Draft. In one college season, Wallace averaged 11.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.0 steals per game. His highest points scored in college were 27, against Florida A&M University; he recorded his highest assists (11) against Mississippi State, and his highest steals (8) against Michigan State.

Wallace was ranked second in total assists with 136 assists and second in assists per game with 4.2 in the SEC Division. He was also fourth in total assists and steals per game, which earned him a place in the SEC All-Freshman team. Wallace played his best college game against Kansas State in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament. He scored 21 points on 81% from the field, shooting 1/1 from the 3-point line and 2/2 from the free-throw line with nine rebounds (highest in college career) and two steals. Despite his performance, Kentucky fell short to Kansas State, and Wallace then declared for the 2023 Draft.

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Cason Wallace College Stats

SeasonSchoolConfClassGGSMPFG%3P%TRBASTSTLBLKTOVPFPTS
2022-23KentuckySECFR323232.244.6%34.6%3.74.32.00.52.12.411.7

Cason Wallace Draft

Cason Wallace was drafted in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft with the 10th overall pick by the Dallas Mavericks, who subsequently traded him to the Oklahoma City Thunder for 12th pick Derreck Lively II.

Cason Wallace Position

Cason Wallace plays as a combo guard, meaning he can play both point or shooting guard.

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FAQ's On Cason Wallace college

 A. Cason Wallace was born on November 7, 2003, and is currently 21 years old as of March 2025.

 A. Cason Wallace is set to earn $5.8 million in salary for the 2024/25 season.

A. As of March 2024, Wallace is averaging 6.9 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game.

A. Wallace averaged 6.8 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game in 2023/24.

A. Cason Wallace played for Kentucky in the SEC conference and was named in the SEC All-Freshman team.

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