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Boots on the Ground: Ivoryon Cuffee Shows Long-Term Potential at CSN

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📝 Scouting Snapshot | Ivoryon Cuffee

Ivoryon Cuffee

College of Southern Nevada (CSN)
Position: Combo Guard
Class: Freshman
Height: 6’3”
Build: Long, wiry
Evaluation Type: Live, in-person
Dateline: Las Vegas, NV
Evaluation Window: One game + season context
Stats (as of Dec. 11):
14.2 PPG | 49.6% FG | 40.7% 3PT | 76.0% FT | 4.4 RPG | 3.9 APG

🎯 Introduction

Unit 1 Hoop Source stepped over to the College of Southern Nevada to evaluate several prospects within the program, and one player immediately stood out. Ivoryon Cuffee, a 6’3” long, athletic freshman guard, consistently caught my eye with his motor, versatility, and two-way engagement throughout live observation.

Cuffee shows flashes of being a three-level scoring guard, capable of impacting the game in transition, attacking downhill, and spacing the floor. While he is still scratching the surface of his development, the tools, effort level, and early production point toward legitimate long-term upside and a realistic Division I projection with continued growth.

🧠 Offensive Snapshot

🎯 Downhill pressure:

  • Gets into the lane quickly and decisively; natural feel for attacking gaps.

🎯 Three-level potential:

  • Comfortable spotting up or creating off the bounce. Shooting 40.7% from three shows real perimeter upside.

🎯 Combo guard versatility:

  • Can initiate offense or play off the ball without disrupting flow.

🎯 Transition value:

  • Runs the lane hard and can push tempo when the ball is in his hands.

🎯 Scoring confidence:

  • Willing to shoulder offensive responsibility; not shy about taking big shots.

🧱 Defensive Snapshot

🧱 Length + mobility:

  • Uses his wiry frame to contest shots against guards in the 6’0”–6’5” range.

🧱 High motor:

  • Competes on every possession; effort consistently shows up on film and live view.

🧱 On-ball disruption:

  • Slides laterally, applies pressure, and makes opposing guards work.

🧱 Team defender:

  • Active hands, good anticipation, and awareness without excessive gambling.

🛠️ Areas for Growth (Evaluator Lens)

🛠️ Efficiency & shot selection:

  • Currently operates as a high-volume scorer. Learning to pick his spots and hunt high-percentage areas will raise his efficiency and overall impact.

🛠️ Ball security:

  • Tightening his handle will help him better manage pressure and control late-clock situations.

🛠️ Game management:

  • Continued development in running a team with pace, understanding when to accelerate and when to settle.

🛠️ Court vision & assertiveness:

  • Becoming more decisive reading help defenders; playmaking will continue to evolve with reps and competition.

🛠️ Mid-range package & rhythm shooting:

  • Developing a consistent pull-up and refining shooting mechanics for repeatable rhythm.

🛠️ These are natural growth areas for a true JUCO freshman, and the foundation to improve is already present.

🚀 Projection

🚀 Profile: Two-way JUCO freshman guard with length, motor, and versatility
🚀 Upside: Still developing physically and skill-wise
🚀 Separator traits: Motor, downhill ability, defensive engagement, shooting flashes
🚀 Pathway: Legitimate Division I transfer potential with continued efficiency gains

🧩 Final Take | Unit 1 Hoop Source

Ivoryon Cuffee is a high-upside freshman guard whose game is trending in the right direction. The combination of live evaluation, efficient shooting splits, and production against strong JUCO competition supports his long-term projection.

For scouts and evaluators, the next step is context. We will be back to evaluate Cuffee two to three more times, particularly against top-level conference opponents, to better assess his efficiency, game command, and consistency at this stage of his development.

This is a prospect worth tracking closely.

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