Cunningham stepped into a valuable role this year after seeing spot minutes as a freshman, consistently bringing a physical and athletic edge to the floor. Where he really drew intrigue, though, were with the flashes of skill he showed to go along with his hard-charging approach and powerful frame. The thumping wing forward was a force as a threat to finish above the rim as a cutter, in transition, or crashing the glass, but also began developing into a consistent perimeter shooter off the catch while flashing improving skill as a slasher off the bounce. With the clear potential to be a blue-chip defender, Cunningham looks set to take off if he can continue the growth in his offensive skillset into his upperclass years.

With opponents focused on stopping FGCU commit Matt McCarthy Matt McCarthy 6'2" | SG Episcopal Academy | 2025 State PA , Cunningham had space to operate on Saturday and he took advantage of those opportunities. In EA’s game vs. Unionville, Cunningham displayed a versatile offensive skill set. His speed, agility and hops enabled him to score on the fast break. On half-court possessions, Cunningham flashed an accurate jump shot with deep range and scored on straight line drives to the rack. Cunningham’s performance at the defensive end was impressive too. He switched 1 through 4, proved he understood team defensive concepts and cleaned the glass.

In 2024-25 EA should be a contender for the Inter-Ac title this winter. But a huge part of that potential success will hinge on the play Cunningham. He is an athletic, bouncy, and versatile guard with the skills to produce points at every level. Cunningham thrives in transition where he frequently ends fast breaks with a crowd-pleasing dunk. In the half-court, Cunningham can score off the dribble by using his handles and solid frame to push his way past defenders. He also can pop mid-range jumpers. Cunningham does a remarkable job of working the offensive glass for points too. His size and quickness make Cunningham an extremely switchable defender and a plus rebounder.