Wichita State's 2014 Scoring Sensation Turned Global Pro Veteran
Cleanthony Early electrified Wichita State from 2012-14, exploding as a senior with 16.4 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 66 threes at 37.5%, and 84.4% FT (151/179), earning Consensus All-American and 2x MVC First Team honors after NJCAA dominance; his explosive athleticism, half-court heave flair, and relentless scoring punch made him a 34th overall NBA pick by the Knicks in 2014. Now 35 and thriving with Sagesse in Lebanon's 2024-25 LBL post a globe-trotting pro career (4.3 PPG in 56 NBA games), Early's proven intensity and versatility scream 'battle-tested forward'—perfect for teams needing leadership and clutch play.