CAMERON MERCADEL Transfer Portal – Men’s Basketball Point Guard / Combo Guard | 6’1” | 180 lbs. | NCAA Division II Starter

Coach D
Dec 29, 2025
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Personal Information

Full Name: Cameron Mercadel

Preferred Name: Cam

Date of Birth: May 6, 2005

Phone: 949-505-2869

Email: mercadelcameron12@gmail.com

Instagram: @mercadelcameron2025

Current College Information

Current School: Northern State University

Conference: NSIC

Level: NCAA Division II

Sport: Men’s Basketball

Position: Point Guard / Combo Guard

Jersey Number: 12

Height / Weight: 6’1”, 180 lbs.

Dominant Hand: Right

Eligibility & Transfer Status

Academic Year: Freshman

Seasons Played: 1

Seasons Remaining:

Division I: 3
Division II: 4

Redshirt Status: Yes

Transfer Portal Status: Officially in the Portal

Release Status: Released

Immediate Eligibility: Yes

Transfer Restrictions: None

College Playing Experience

Years at Current School: 1

Games Played: 8

Games Started: 8

Minutes Per Game: 30

Points Per Game: 10.3

Role: Starter

Best College Performance:

20-point game

Player Evaluation

Strengths:

High-IQ point guard who thrives in a leadership role. Strong facilitator who enjoys running the offense, creating for teammates, and scoring when needed. Plays with pace, competes defensively, and understands how to manage the game.

Areas of Development: Continued physical development and strength gains.

Reason for Transfer (Coach-Facing)

Following open and professional conversations with the coaching staff, it was mutually agreed that transferring would best align Cameron’s goals with the program’s direction. The decision was made respectfully and with accountability on both sides.

What Cameron Is Looking for in His Next Program

System Fit: Fast-paced offense
Coaching Style: Hard coaching with opportunities to grow
Playing Opportunity: Willing to earn minutes and responsibility
Academic Goal: Complete degree and graduate

Academics & Eligibility

GPA: 3.7

Major: Business

Credit Hours Completed: 29

Academic Standing: Good standing

Recruiting Preferences

Target Level: Low-to-Mid Division I (Open to strong fit opportunities)

Scholarship: Full scholarship preferred

Film & Media

Highlight Film: Available upon request

Full Game Film: Available

ESPN Profile: Cameron Mercadel - Northern State Wolves Guard - ESPN

Game Highlights: Cameron Mercadel - YouTube

References

Previous Head Coach: Coach Matt Wilber (Northern State University)

TRANSFER PROFILE STATEMENT (EDITED)

Cameron Mercadel is a competitive, high-IQ point guard who can score, shoot the three, play with pace, and defend his position. As a freshman starter at the NCAA Division II level, he started all eight games he played, averaging 30 minutes and 10.3 points per game. He is comfortable running an offense, creating opportunities for teammates, and handling responsibility on both ends of the floor.

Cameron brings immediate readiness, experience, and competitiveness to a program. He spaces the floor, defends with purpose, and embraces leadership. Academically, he is in good standing with a 3.7 GPA and remains fully eligible.

He is highly motivated for this next opportunity and eager to compete at a higher level, continue developing his game, and contribute immediately to a winning culture.