CJ Gunn

Position:
Guard
Ht./Wt.:
6-7 / 200
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Indianapolis, Ind.
High School:
Lawrence North
Prev School:
Indiana

NOTABLES:

2024 Academic All-Big Ten

2024-25 (JUNIOR):

Was DePaul’s leading scorer with 12.9 points per game and also led the squad with 43 steals. Additionally, he ranked fourth with 4.0 rebounds per game.
Increased his scoring and rebounding average to 13.7 and 4.7, respectively, in conference play.
Totaled 21 games in double-digit scoring and four games with 20 or more points.
Shot a career-best 30 percent from three-point range with 53 total on the season, helping DePaul break the team single-season three-point record.
Was also second on the team with a free throw percentage of 77, making 47 total.
Saw action in 32 games, including 21 starts, after missing the first two games of the season with injury.
Made his DePaul debut against Mercer (11/11) with 13 points and two steals on a 6-of-10 shooting performance.
Notched 11 points against Northern Illinois (11/23) in just 16 minutes played.
Had first career game with 20 or more points against Wichita State (12/14), where he shot 9-of-12 with four three-pointers for 22 points.
Made first career start against Loyola Maryland (12/28) where he scored 11 points with four rebounds.
Started a stretch of 12-straight games of double-digit scoring against Seton Hall (1/8) where he scored 21 points while making a career-high five three-pointers.
Had seven rebounds in back-to-back games against Xavier (1/11) and #7 Marquette (1/14) while also scoring 16 and 21 points, respectively.
Secured 17 points in a road victory at Georgetown (1/17) in addition to five rebounds and two steals.
Shot 7-of-10 against Butler (1/25) for 16 points and four rebounds.
Scored 14 points, four rebounds and three steals on the road at #25 UConn (1/29).
Helped DePaul to its largest conference win in XX years against Seton Hall (2/2), thanks to 16 points and seven rebounds.
Nabbed five steals against Villanova (2/5) in addition to 13 points and five rebounds.
Earned first career double-double against #10 St. John’s (2/19) with 12 points and 10 rebounds, in addition to four assists and a steal.
Came off the bench due to illness at Providence (3/5) before scoring 23 points, seven rebounds, three assists, three blocks and a steal.
Had 17 points in regular-season finale against Georgetown (3/8) with 17 points and three assists.
Contributed 11 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals in the team’s first round BIG EAST Tournament win against Georgetown (3/12).
Stole a career-high six times in the BIG EAST Tournament quarterfinals against Creighton (3/13), setting a DePaul BIG EAST Tournament record.
Also added 14 points, four rebounds and a block against the Blue Jays.
Scored 16 points, five rebounds and three steals in the College Basketball Crown against Cincinnati (4/1).

2023-24 (SOPHOMORE AT INDIANA):

Appeared in 29 games off the bench where he averaged 3.9 points, 1.0 rebounds, 0.6 assists and 0.8 steals.
Shot 34.2 percent from the floor and 34.0 percent from three-point line.
Scored in double-figures three times with five multi-steal games.
Compiled seven points, one rebound and a career-high four steals against No. 5 UConn (11/19).
Finished with eight points, two rebounds and a career-high tying four steals at Michigan (12/5).
Tallied 10 points and one steal against Ohio State (1/6).
Finished with six points and two steals at Rutgers (1/9).
Added seven points, three rebounds and three assists against No. 2 Purdue (1/16).
Totaled 13 points, two rebounds and three assists at No. 2 Purdue (2/10).
Charted a career-high 17 points on 7-of-15 shooting in Big Ten Tournament Quarterfinals against Nebraska (3/15).
Also contributed one rebound, one assist, one steal and one block against the Huskers.

2022-23 (FRESHMAN AT INDIANA):

Played in 20 games as a true freshman, averaging 2.0 points and 0.6 rebounds.
Recorded five points, two assists and two steals in a victory over Miami (Ohio) (11/20).
Scored a season-high 11 points in addition to three rebounds, three assists and two steals against Elon (12/20).

HIGH SCHOOL/PREP:

Graduated as all-time leader in Lawrence North history in scoring average.
Helped his team to an Indiana Class 4A state runner-up appearance in 2021.
Was a member of the 2022 Indiana All-Star team and IBCA Supreme 15 All-State selection.
Averaged 23.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals per game as a senior while shooting 46.8 percent from the field.
As a junior was named Indiana All-Star and to the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association Underclass All-State Supreme 15.
Played AAU for Spiece Indy Heat under coach Ryan Owens prior to his senior season.
Was ranked 170th as a recruit by 247Sports.com.