Kyle Cuffe Jr.
OVERVIEW
A redshirt on the 2022 KU NCAA National Championship team … A combo guard who has great range … Known for his explosive athletic ability, toughness and scoring … Father, Kyle Cuffe Sr., played at St. John’s and professional basketball.
2022-23 (FRESHMAN)
Only appeared in two games before tearing his MCL and PCL … Played two minutes against Omaha (11/7) with one rebound and four minutes versus North Dakota State (11/10).
2021-22 (REDSHIRT)
Was a redshirt and practiced with the team for KU’s 2022 NCAA National Championship season.
HIGH SCHOOL
Played for powerhouse Blair Academy in Blairstown, New Jersey, under coach Joe Mantegna … Due to COVID-19, in 2020-21 Blair Academy played only two games and Cuffe averaged 25.0 points, scoring 28 and 22 points, respectively … In 2019-20, averaged 16.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.0 steals per game … Blair Academy posted a 24-3 record in 2019-20, was Mid-Atlantic Prep League (MAPL) Champions and State Prep A runner-up … Was named to the 2020 All-MAPL team … A four-star signee, who was ranked No. 56 by Rivals.com following his senior season.
PERSONAL
Born in New York, N.Y. … Parents are Kyle and Keia Cuffe … Has three sisters – Devyn, Kely and Karter … Father was a forward at St. John’s in from 2000-01 to 2003-04 and played professional overseas and in the G League … Sport management major and business minor.