Tajahri Cave is the Patriots’ defensive engine, with steady two-way value and headline-stealing pressure on the ball
In the 2024-25 season, Tajahri Cave won Mid-South Conference Defensive Player of the Year for the second straight year and played in all 33 games, bringing relentless full-court pressure, quick hands, and tough point-of-attack defense for University of the Cumberlands. He finished the season with 167 points, 70 assists, 64 rebounds, and 35 steals, which shows real connective playmaking beyond just stops. Earlier, in the 2023-24 season, he was already making an impact as a freshman, earning the same defensive honor while averaging 3.4 points, 1.6 assists, and 1.0 steal per game. If your team wants a guard who defends like every possession is personal, Cave is your guy.
