Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the information about Cam Spencer:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Cameron Spencer
  • Nickname: Cam (University of Connecticut Athletics)
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: April 6, 2000
  • Hometown: Davidsonville, Maryland, United States (University of Connecticut Athletics)
  • Height: 6-foot-3 (NBA listing); measured 6-foot-3 barefoot at the 2024 NBA Draft Combine (NBA)
  • Weight: 205 lbs (NBA listing)
  • Wingspan: 6-foot-5
  • Shoe Size: Not publicly listed.
  • Jersey Number: #12 (Loyola Maryland), #10 (Rutgers), #12 (UConn), #24 (Memphis Grizzlies) (Loyola University Maryland Athletics)
  • Position: Guard (University of Connecticut Athletics)
  • High School: Boys’ Latin School of Maryland (University of Connecticut Athletics)
  • College: Loyola Maryland, Rutgers, UConn
  • NBA Draft: 2024 NBA Draft, Round 2, Pick 53, selected by the Detroit Pistons; his rights were dealt to the Memphis Grizzlies on draft night
  • Teams Played For:
    • Loyola Maryland (2019–2022)
    • Rutgers (2022–2023)
    • UConn (2023–2024)
    • Memphis Grizzlies (2024–present)
  • Championship Rings: 0 NBA championship rings; won 1 NCAA national championship with UConn in 2024 (NBA)
  • Children: No publicly verified children found.
  • Siblings: Pat Spencer and Will Spencer (University of Connecticut Athletics)

Player Archetype / Play Style

Cam Spencer’s player archetype is that of a skilled combo guard who wins with shooting touch, feel, and mature offensive decision-making rather than explosive athleticism. He operates best offensively as a movement shooter, secondary ball-handler, and connective passer, able to score off screens, hit pull-ups, make simple reads in pick-and-roll, and keep possessions flowing without dominating the ball. Defensively, his role leans more toward being a competitive team defender than a pure stopper, with positioning, effort, and awareness helping him compensate for an average length-and-burst profile by NBA standards. Physically, Spencer brings solid guard size and a sturdy frame, but his game is more functional than dynamic, which is why his craft, poise, and shotmaking stand out so clearly. Overall, he projects as the type of complementary backcourt piece who can space the floor, make quick decisions, and fit neatly alongside higher-usage creators. (NBA)

Sources:

NBA.com — Cam Spencer | Guard | Memphis Grizzlies
UConn Athletics — Cam Spencer – Men’s Basketball – UConn Athletics
Loyola Greyhounds — Cam Spencer – Men’s Basketball
Rutgers Athletics — Cam Spencer – Men’s Basketball – Rutgers Athletics
NBADraft.net — Cam Spencer
NBA.com — Bleacher Report: Latest 2-round mock draft after NCAA Tournament