Jarron Cumberland to Cincinnati: Bearcats Land 4-Star SG Prospect
Talented shooting guard Jarron Cumberland announced his intention to play college basketball at Cincinnati on Wednesday, providing a major boost to the Bearcats' 2016 recruiting class.
Cumberland confirmed his choice on social media. Jeff Borzello of ESPN highlights an active period for Cincinnati, capped by the Wilmington High School star's commitment:
The 6'4", 200-pound high-upside scorer is a 4-star prospect who rates at the No. 60 recruit in the Class of 2016, according to 247Sports' composite rankings. He also checks in as the 11th-ranked shooting guard and No. 6 recruit coming out of Ohio.
Cumberland will arrive to the Bearcats as a ready-made offensive weapon. He's showcased the ability to challenge defenses in a multitude of ways, whether it be attacking the rim or pulling up for an outside jumper, the latter of which could still use more consistency.
He needs more work in terms of being a distributor, especially if the Bearcats are still operating without a standard point guard when he arrives. Troy Caupain led the team in assists at just 3.6 per game last season.
Caupain and Kevin Johnson will likely be leading the Bearcats when Cumberland arrives. But he's capable of making an immediate impact as an offensive spark plug off the bench until he rounds out his game enough to enter the starting lineup.
It's been a highly successful 24 hours for Cincinnati to bolster its hopes for the next couple of seasons. Cumberland, in particular, should become a big part of the puzzle with further coaching and experience.
