Introduction
Cason Wallace (pronounced /ˈkeɪsən/ or /keɪˈsɒn ˈwɒləs/ KAY-sən or kay-SON WOL-əss; born November 7, 2003) is an American professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was a consensus five-star recruit and a top 5 player in the 2022 class.
His cousin is NBA champion Terrel Harris.
High school career
Wallace attended Richardson High School in Richardson, Texas. As a senior, he was the Gatorade Basketball Player of the Year for Texas and the Dallas Morning News boys basketball Player of the Year after averaging 19.9 points, 7.4 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game. He was selected to play in the 2022 McDonalds All-American Game and the Jordan Brand Classic. A five-star recruit, Wallace committed to the University of Kentucky to play college basketball.
Professional career
Oklahoma City Thunder (2023–present)
The Dallas Mavericks selected Wallace with the tenth overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft then traded him, along with Davis Bertans, to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for the 12th overall pick, Dereck Lively II.
Career statistics
College
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–23 | Kentucky | 32 | 32 | 32.2 | .446 | .346 | .757 | 3.7 | 4.3 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 11.7 |