Jarron Cumberland

Cumberland attended Wilmington High School in Wilmington, Ohio. He committed to playing college basketball for Cincinnati over offers from Michigan, Florida State, Xavier and others.^[1]

As a freshman, Cumberland came off the bench, averaging 19.1 minutes, 8.3 points and 2.4 rebounds per game, earning a place on the American Athletic Conference (AAC) all-freshman team and he shared Sixth Man of the Year honors with Ben Emelogu of SMU.^[2] As a sophomore, Cumberland moved into the starting lineup, averaging 11.5 points, 4 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game as the Bearcats went 31–5, earning a 2 seed in the 2018 NCAA tournament. The team's Final Four hopes were cut short with a second-round loss to Nevada.^[3]

After losing stars Gary Clark, Jacob Evans and Kyle Washington for the 2018–19 season, junior Cumberland moved into the primary scoring role for the Bearcats.^[4] Cumberland averaged 18.8 points, 4.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game. At the conclusion of the season, Cumberland was named AAC Player of the Year.^[5]

Cumberland suffered a foot injury in the preseason. Three games into his senior season, Cumberland was benched for one game by new coach John Brannen. Cumberland's ill-advised halfcourt shot contributed to a one-point loss to Colgate on December 14, 2019. In January 2020, Cumberland scored 22 points in a win at Temple, including 14 of the last 16 points.^[6] At the conclusion of the regular season. Cumberland was named to the First Team All-AAC.^[7] Cumberland averaged 15.5 points and 4.9 assists per game as a senior. He finished his career seventh in school history in both points (1,782) and assists (415).^[8]

Cumberland was selected 12th overall in the 2021 NBA G League draft by the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.^[9] He made his debut in their season opener on February 10, 2021.

On February 26, 2021, Cumberland was traded to the Raptors 905 in exchange for center Dewan Hernandez.^[10]

On October 2, 2021, Cumberland was traded to the Delaware Blue Coats.^[11] He was named MVP of the G League Winter Showcase, after posting 24 points, eight rebounds and six assists in the 104–98 championship game victory against the Oklahoma City Blue.^[12]

On December 25, 2021, Cumberland signed a 10-day contract with the Portland Trail Blazers.^[13] Cumberland appeared in three games, scoring two points and collecting three rebounds during his stint. On January 5, 2022, following the expiration of his 10-day deal, Cumberland was reacquired by the Delaware Blue Coats of the NBA G League.^[14]

On April 25, 2023, Cumberland signed with the Caballeros de Culiacán of the Circuito de Baloncesto de la Costa del Pacífico, making his debut that night.^[15]

On October 29, 2023, Cumberland re-joined the Delaware Blue Coats,^[16] but was waived on December 9.^[17] Six days later, he was reacquired by the Blue Coats.^[17]

On September 5, 2024, Cumberland signed with Petro de Luanda of the Unitel Basket.^[18]

On October 28, 2024, Cumberland rejoined the Delaware Blue Coats.^[19]

For the 2025–26 season, Cumberland joined the South Bay Lakers of the G League.^[20] On December 24, he moved to the Osceola Magic in a three-team trade. Cumberland played 12 games for South Bay, averaging 4.5 points and 4 assists per game.^[21]