Recruiting Report: Cade Long (2017)
October 27, 2015 One of Florida’s up-and-coming sophomores, Boca Raton guard Cade Long is ready to make a big splash with the Bobcats this season. He was sixth-man last season, and spent his offseason playing Kings of the Court, the…
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Continue ReadingOctober 27, 2015
One of Florida’s up-and-coming sophomores, Boca Raton guard Cade Long is ready to make a big splash with the Bobcats this season.
He was sixth-man last season, and spent his offseason playing Kings of the Court, the exposure has spurred some initial interest from Division II, Division III, and NAIA programs from near and far.
Still, the 6-foot-2 guard feels that he’s under-recruited, and hopes after his big summer and a successful sophomore campaign this winter, that his recruitment will take-off.
“Honestly, I haven't had very many schools contact me directly yet. I hope to change that this year, and I feel that I am definitely under the radar at this point,” said Long.
“I think my play really started to elevate this summer, so I think I am just starting to get some attention. As far as schools that are interested, my coach said USC-Upstate has called and shown a little interest, and I have spoken to the coaches at St. Francis (IN).”
“Other schools that have contacted me are; Albion (MI), Barry, Charleston WV), Lincoln Memorial, Pfeiffer (NC), Trevecca (TN), Newbury (MA), Faulkner (AL), and Catawba (NC).”
The talented 2018 is not only savvy on the court, but clever in the classroom, and says though it’s still too early to pick any favorites, academics will be a priority when the time comes to choose a school.
“It’s too early for me to have any idea where I would like to go, but academics are very important,” said Long. “I am a 4.0 student, so I feel that’s something that can help me.”
The sharp shooting combo-guard worked this offseason on his ball-handling and athleticism, and he characterized his style of play to PHF.
“Definitely shooting is my strength, I just love to shoot really — creating my shot off the dribble, catch and shoot, coming off screens, and then when the defense thinks I’m going to shoot, just pump-fake, drive right by them and take them to the hoop strong,” said Long, who is in-line to start alongside a group of seniors this season at Boca Raton.
“Last year I was the sixth-man on a junior-heavy roster. Mostly I just came in to make shots and play defense. This year I’ll be a starter, me and four other seniors, and I’ll definitely have a bigger role this year.”
“Coach definitely trusts me to lead them pretty much, and take us to where we’re supposed to go.”