{"id":80519,"date":"2024-06-06T09:00:52","date_gmt":"2024-06-06T13:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=80519"},"modified":"2024-06-06T01:00:29","modified_gmt":"2024-06-06T05:00:29","slug":"cam-spencer-2024-nba-draft-profile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/06\/06\/cam-spencer-2024-nba-draft-profile\/","title":{"rendered":"Cam Spencer 2024 NBA Draft Profile"},"content":{"rendered":"

UConn’s sharpshooter Cam Spencer<\/a> chased down an elusive national championship this season, but he now has his eyes on an even bigger prize. The NBA hopeful and younger brother of <\/span>Warriors two-way player<\/span><\/a> Pat Spencer<\/span><\/a>, Cam brings a plethora of skills that are valuable in the backcourt, and he has already completed workouts with several teams.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cam Spencer 2024 NBA Draft Profile<\/b><\/h2>\n

College Career<\/b><\/h3>\n

Spencer\u2019s college career came with many twists and turns. He enjoyed a solid role at Loyola Maryland, being named to the Patriot League\u2019s All-Freshman Team after averaging ten points per game on .491\/.436\/.857 splits. He only suited up for five games as a sophomore following offseason hip surgery<\/a>, but posted similar numbers in the process (10 PPG on .425\/.400\/.769 splits). Spencer broke out in his junior year for the Greyhounds, <\/span>leading the league<\/span><\/a> in points (18.9) while shooting nearly 47% from the field.<\/span><\/p>\n

He then transferred to Rutgers as a senior, filling big shoes left by Ron Harper Jr.<\/a> and Geo Baker<\/a>. His standout production continued for the Scarlet Knights, as he put up 13.2 points while shooting 44% from the field and 43% from distance. Spencer also came up clutch several times that season, <\/span>including a game-winning triple<\/span><\/a> to upset No. 1 Purdue on the Boilermakers\u2019 home floor.<\/span><\/p>\n

Spencer\u2019s journey continued into a graduate year, when he eventually transferred to UConn to sharpen his skills against Big East competition\u2014with the hopes of making it to college basketball\u2019s biggest stage. Spencer <\/span>told reporters at Big East Media Day<\/span><\/a>: \u201c<\/span>For me, I wanted to play at the highest level that I can professionally and I thought UConn brought the best opportunity.<\/span>\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The 24-year-old averaged 14 points on an impressive 44% shooting from three (5th in the NCAA) and 91% from the free-throw line (<\/span>highest in UConn history<\/span><\/a>). The Big East Newcomer of the Year became a starter during UConn\u2019s title run, with his offensive efficiency doing wonders for head coach Dan Hurley. <\/span>Spencer<\/span><\/a> helped the Huskies cut down the nets with averages of 13 points per game on 46% shooting from the field, 40% from three and 90% from the free-throw line.<\/span><\/p>\n