Dante Cunningham

Dante Lamar Cunningham, born on April 22, 1987, in Clinton, Maryland, is an American professional basketball player. He played college basketball at Villanova University after averaging impressive stats during his high school career at Potomac High School, where he led his team to a 27–0 season and earned the Washington Post Metropolitan Player of the Year honor.

At Villanova, Cunningham was a key contributor, leading the team in scoring as a senior with 16.1 points per game and earning the Big East Most Improved Player award. His performances helped the Wildcats reach the Final Four for the first time since 1985. He was also named to the 2008–2009 All-Big East second team and the 2009 NCAA Tournament All-Region team.

Drafted 33rd overall by the Portland Trail Blazers in 2009, Cunningham played for several teams during his professional career, including the Charlotte Bobcats, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, Brooklyn Nets, San Antonio Spurs, Fujian Sturgeons, Cangrejeros de Santurce, Le Mans Sarthe Basket, and currently the Changwon LG Sakers.

Cunningham has faced legal issues related to domestic violence in 2014 but had charges dropped due to evidence. He also attempted to play for Great Britain's basketball team but was ruled ineligible after failing to prove his UK citizenship eligibility through ancestral ties.