Cason Wallace is all pumped up to make his debut on the big stage as he has been selected in the NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks as the overall 10th pick. He played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). He earned a consensus five-star recruit rating and was among the top players in the 2022 class.
Early Life
A native of Dallas, Texas Cason was born on 7th November 2003. Kimberly and Mike Wallace are his parents, and he has a brother named Keaton, who played college basketball at UT Arlington. Wallace went to Richardson High School in Richardson, Texas where he earned the title of Gatorade Basketball Player of the Year for Texas and the Dallas Morning News boys basketball Player of the Year during his senior year.
He averaged 19.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game. Additionally, he received invitations to participate in the 2022 Mcdonald’s All-American Game and the Jordan Brand Classic. His brother is the biggest influence in his life.
Cason Wallace Career
On Sunday (7th November 2021), Cason Wallace, a top-10 senior, announced that he committed to Kentucky, granting coach John Calipari and the Wildcats the No. 1 recruiting class in the country. In the summer, several twists and turns characterized Wallace’s recruitment, with different schools appearing as potential favorites at various points.
However, ultimately, Wallace chose Kentucky over Tennessee, Texas, and Texas-San Antonio, despite his brother Keaton being a four-year starter at the latter. But Wallace became the Wildcats’ top priority for the point guard position, and they have been leading the race for the past two months.
“I have always dreamed of attending Kentucky since I was growing up,” Wallace informed ESPN. Wallace further stated, “The energy of the whole program, including staff, players, and fans, had an atmosphere.”
Social Media
Cason Wallace is available on Instagram by the handle name – @cason.wallace, with an official and verified account. For the occasion of March Madness 2023 or the NCAA Tournament, he has been tagged by many official and unofficial accounts or people following him. He is also available on Twitter with the handle name – @wallace_cason.
He joined Twitter back in January 2018 and since then, he has got more than 9K followers with only 520 in the “following list.” Most recently (on 18th March 2023), he retweeted the image of the whole group of players (involving him in a shirtless pose), getting ready for Kentucky Men’s Basketball Tournament.
Cason Wallace Biography |
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| Real Name | Cason Wallace |
| Birth Date | November 7, 2003 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 19 Years |
| Birth Place | Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Profession | Basketball player |
| College | University of Kentucky |
| Class | Freshman |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 6’ 4” – in Centimeters – 193 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 88 kg – in Pounds – 193 lbs |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Black |
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Family |
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| Father | Mike Wallace |
| Mother | Kim Wallace |
| Sister | – |
| Brother | Keaton Wallace |
Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | Single |
| Affair | No |
| Who is his girlfriend? | None |
Personal Life
Cason Wallace, a rising star in the basketball industry, is currently not involved in any romantic relationships. He is focused on his flourishing career in the basketball field and fully dedicated to honing his skills. He is single and enjoying the opportunities that come his way as he continues to make strides in his professional journey.
Cason Wallace Net Worth
Cason Wallace is surely getting hikes and name or fame in the industry because of his recent participation in NCAA or March Madness 2023. Although there is no information on his net worth, we assume it is nearly $1 million. Also, he belongs to a financially strong background and might be getting good sponsorships and projects to maintain a financial status in his professional life.
Trivia
- Wallace, a 6-foot-3 prospect from Richardson High School (Texas), holds the No. 9 overall rank in the ESPN 100 and is the No. 2 point guard in the class.
- During the July games on the Nike EYBL circuit, he played 13 games with the Pro Skills grassroots program, averaging 14.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 4.5 assists, while shooting 54.4% from inside the arc and 35.2% from 3-point range.
- Wallace effectively contributes to both offense and defense as a true combo guard who can play well both on and off the ball, while also being a skilled defender.
- Little Elm’s R.J. Hampton won the state Player of the Year award in 2019, after that Wallace is the most recent Dallas-area player to achieve this feat.