Saxby Sunderland brings gritty two-way guard play to Chicago State
Sunderland has been a useful backcourt piece for Chicago State, with his 2024-25 production showing he can score in bursts, rebound from the guard spot, and chip in steals while playing with a physical edge. He was previously praised at East Carolina for defending 94 feet and playing with a noticeable chip on his shoulder, and his high school résumé backs up his upside: the No. 8 guard in Virginia, he averaged 19.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 4.1 assists as a senior. He looks like a fit for teams needing toughness, ball pressure, and secondary creation rather than pure shot-making.[1][10][12]
