History of Elliot Cadeau in Timeline

Elliot Cadeau is an American-Swedish college basketball player currently playing point guard for the North Carolina Tar Heels in the ACC. A consensus five-star recruit from the 2024 class, he reclassified to 2023 to begin his college career sooner. Despite being born in the United States, he represents Sweden in international basketball competitions.

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September 4, 2004: Elliot Cadeau's Birth

On September 4, 2004, Elliot Cadeau was born. He is an American-Swedish college basketball player.

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2019: Sports U/Team IZOD win Under Armour Nationals

In 2019, Elliot Cadeau helped his club team, Sports U/Team IZOD, secure a victory at the Under Armour Nationals.

2019: North Sea Development Basketball Cup

In 2019, Elliot Cadeau helped the Swedish national under-15 team secure first place at the North Sea Development Basketball Cup, averaging 9.3 points per game.

2020: Baltic Sea Basketball Cup Gold Medal

In 2020, Elliot Cadeau aided Sweden's national under-16 team in winning the gold medal at the Baltic Sea Basketball Cup held in Estonia.

November 2021: First Call-up to Senior National Team

In November 2021, Elliot Cadeau received his first call-up to the senior national team for FIBA World Cup qualifiers, which he found unexpected at just 17 years old.

December 2021: High Ankle Sprain

In December 2021, Elliot Cadeau suffered a high ankle sprain during a scrimmage against Gill St. Bernard's School, causing him to miss his entire sophomore season.

2021: Under-18 Nordic Championships Gold Medal

In 2021, Elliot Cadeau led the national under-18 team to a gold medal at the Under-18 Nordic Championships and was named the tournament MVP.

2021: EYBL All-Underclassman Team

In 2021, Elliot Cadeau was named to the EYBL All-Underclassman team while playing AAU basketball for the New Heights Lightning.

January 1, 2022: Signs with Roc Nation Sports

On January 1, 2022, Elliot Cadeau became the first high school basketball player to sign with Roc Nation Sports for NIL representation.

April 2022: Endorsement Deal with Vitamin Well

In April 2022, Elliot Cadeau signed an endorsement deal with Swedish vitamin drink Vitamin Well, becoming the first American high school athlete to sign an international NIL deal.

September 2022: First Official Visit to Texas Tech

In September 2022, Elliot Cadeau took his first official visit to Texas Tech, which he considered his dream school.

December 28, 2022: Commitment to North Carolina

On December 28, 2022, Elliot Cadeau committed to coach Hubert Davis and the North Carolina Tar Heels.

2022: All-EYBL Third Team Honors

In 2022, Elliot Cadeau earned All-EYBL Third Team honors while playing AAU basketball for the New Heights Lightning.

2022: FIBA U18 European Championship Division B Gold Medal

In 2022, Elliot Cadeau helped Sweden win a gold medal at the FIBA U18 European Championship Division B in Romania, earning tournament MVP honors after recording 36 points in the championship game victory against Denmark.

February 2023: Senior Debut Against Germany

In February 2023, Elliot Cadeau made his senior debut against Germany in a 2023 World Cup qualifying game, recording four points and one steal.

May 30, 2023: Reclassification to 2023 Official

On May 30, 2023, Elliot Cadeau officially made his reclassification to the class of 2023 after speculation fueled by his performance in the GEICO Nationals and on the EYBL circuit.