Childhood and Education Journey of Gabe Cupps in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 18, 2025

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Gabe Cupps. From birth to education, explore key events.

Gabe Cupps is an American college basketball player currently playing for the Indiana Hoosiers in the Big Ten Conference. He was a highly-regarded, four-star recruit during his high school career and received scholarship offers from a number of prominent NCAA Division I programs.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education

July 6, 2004: Gabe Cupps Born

On July 6, 2004, Gabe Cupps was born. He would later become a basketball player for the Indiana Hoosiers.

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2013: Brook Cupps Becomes Centerville High School Coach

In 2013, Gabe Cupps' father, Brook Cupps, became the head coach of the Centerville High School Elks boys' basketball team, further immersing Gabe in the world of basketball.

December 7, 2019: First High School Game

On December 7, 2019, Gabe Cupps played his first high school game for Centerville High School, scoring 10 points in a loss to Trinity High School.

2019: LeBron James Praises Cupps

In 2019, LeBron James called Gabe Cupps the best shooter in the class of 2023, acknowledging his talent at a young age.

2019: Video Goes Viral

In 2019, a video of Gabe Cupps' 3-point shooting contest with LeBron James went viral, leading to a significant increase in his social media following.

January 11, 2020: Season-High Game

On January 11, 2020, Gabe Cupps scored a season-high 22 points in a win over Springfield High School.

January 30, 2021: Loss to St. Vincent-St. Mary

On January 30, 2021, Centerville lost to St. Vincent–St. Mary High School, after which they started a 45-game winning streak.

March 21, 2021: OHSAA D1 State Championship Win

On March 21, 2021, Gabe Cupps led Centerville to its first boys' basketball title in school history, scoring 16 points in the OHSAA D1 state championship game against Westerville Central.

June 2021: First Scholarship Offer

In June 2021, Gabe Cupps received his first scholarship offer, leading to interest from major NCAA Division I programs.

October 31, 2021: Top Three Schools Announcement

On October 31, 2021, Gabe Cupps announced his top three schools: Indiana, Ohio State, and Stanford.

November 16, 2021: Commitment to Indiana Hoosiers

On November 16, 2021, Gabe Cupps committed to play basketball for the Indiana Hoosiers.

February 13, 2022: Career-High Game

On February 13, 2022, Gabe Cupps scored a career-high 30 points in a victory over Huntington Prep School.

March 20, 2022: OHSAA D1 State Championship Loss

On March 20, 2022, Centerville lost the OHSAA D1 state championship game to Pickerington Central, despite Cupps leading the team with 14 points.

March 29, 2023: The 'Ville win

On March 29, 2023, Cupps and his high school teammates, 'The Ville', won their first-round game in The Throne National Championship against Beaumont Elite (Texas).

October 19, 2023: The Breakfast Club Clothing Line Release

On October 19, 2023, Gabe Cupps released The Breakfast Club clothing line through the Indiana NIL Store, featuring a photo shoot at a Waffle House to promote the launch.