2012-13 (Sophomore): Averaged 9.3 points, 6.2 rebounds (2nd SMU, 14th C-USA) and 18 blocks (1st SMU, 4th C-USA, 72nd NCAA) while shooting 50.7% FGs (1st SMU, 9th C-USA)... SEASON RECORDS: Had 59 blocks on the season (T-9th in SMU history)... CAREER RECORDS: Now has 77 blocks in his career, 10th all-time at SMU... NOTE - BLOCKS: Recorded 6 blocks at Rice (2/9) and vs. Memphis (2/6), the most since Papa Dia had 6 at Tulsa (1/26/11); T-2nd most in a C-USA game in SMU history... GAME HIGHLIGHTS: Totaled 17 points (8-11 FG, 1-1 FT), 5 rebounds, 5 blocks, 2 assists and a steal in the 71-65 win at Tulsa 3/6... Had 13 points, 13 rebounds, 3 blocks an assist and a steal in 40 minues vs. Rice 2/27...Career-highs of 13 rebounds and 6 blocked shots with 6 points, 3 assists and 2 steals at Rice 2/9...Had a career-high 6 blocked shots with 6 points and 7 rebounds vs. Memphis 2/6...Tied his C-USA career-bests of 12 points and 7 rebounds at UCF 1/26... Had 12 points, 7 rebounds, 3 steals and a blocked shot in C-USA opener vs. Tulsa 1/6...First career double-double with 14 points and career-highs of 11 rebounds and 3 steals vs. Wyoming 1/2...Added 13 points, 9 rebounds, 2 blocks and a steal in the win vs. Furman 12/30...Had 8 points and a career-high 10 rebounds with a blocked shot vs. Alcorn State 12/22...Career-best 20 points (8-10 FG) with 2 blocks and 3 rebounds vs. Rider 11/21...Career-high 4 blocked shots and 36 minutes with 5 points, 4 rebounds and 2 steals at Texas State 11/17...Had 10 points and 4 rebounds in win vs. Loyola Marymount 11/11.
2011-12 (Freshman): Played in 31 games (3 starts)...Averaged 3.3 points and 2.9 rebounds with a team-high 18 blocked shots...Team Rankings: 1st in blocked shots (18)...Game Highlights: Scored 6 points with 4 rebounds and a blocked shot in the win vs. Tulane 2/22...Had 5 points and 8 rebounds in 12 minutes in the win vs. Louisiana Tech 12/31...Had a team-high 18 points (7-9 FGs) with 7 rebounds and 2 blocks in 55-49 win vs. Georgia Southern 11/27...Scored 17 points with 9 rebounds and 2 blocks in his first start vs. Fresno State in the Preseason NIT 11/15.
Prep: Was a three year letterwinner for coach Zach Burks at Lamar High School in Arlington, Texas...Cunningham is a four-star signee rated as high as No. 18 among centers in the class of 2011...As a senior, he was the District 4-5A Offensive MVP and First-Team All-District...As a junior, he was the District 4-5A Defensive MVP and First-Team All-District.
Club: Played for the Brandon Bass Elite and coach Vonzell Thomas.
Personal: He is the son of Keith and Carrie Cunningham...Was born in May of 1993...His father Keith played football at Texas Tech...Lists Dirk Nowitzki as his favorite athlete.