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Xaivian Lee

Xaivian Lee is a Canadian-American basketball player from Toronto, Ontario.

Updated August 1, 20261 min readCited sources

Xaivian Lee is a Canadian-American basketball guard from Toronto, Ontario, who played college basketball at Princeton and Florida. In June 2026, he agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

What it is

Xaivian Lee is a guard known for his playmaking and scoring. He played three seasons at Princeton (2022–2025) before transferring to Florida for the 2025–26 season, where he started all 35 games. He finished his college career with 1,560 points, 534 rebounds, and 448 assists.

Key details

At Princeton, Lee set the school's single-season assists record (165 in 2024–25) and recorded the first two triple-doubles in program history. He also represented Canada at the 2023 FIBA U19 World Cup. His Exhibit 10 deal with Cleveland gives him a chance to compete for an NBA roster spot.

Why it matters

Lee is a notable Canadian basketball prospect from Toronto, with a strong college career and international experience. His path from Princeton to Florida to an NBA training camp highlights his development and potential as a professional guard.

In short

  • Canadian-American guard from Toronto, Ontario.
  • Set Princeton's single-season assists record and first triple-doubles.
  • Played for Canada at the 2023 FIBA U19 World Cup.
  • Signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2026.
Canadian angle

Lee is from Toronto, Ontario, and represented Canada at the 2023 FIBA U19 World Cup, making him relevant to Canadian basketball audiences.

Quick questions

Who is Xaivian Lee?
Xaivian Lee is a Canadian-American basketball guard from Toronto who played college basketball at Princeton and Florida.
What is Xaivian Lee known for?
He is known for his playmaking, including Princeton's single-season assists record and the first two triple-doubles in school history.
Did Xaivian Lee turn professional?
In June 2026 he agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers, giving him a chance to compete for an NBA roster spot.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://www.wikipedia.org
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, height, positions, college history, and June 2026 Cavaliers Exhibit 10 deal.
  2. Florida Gators — https://floridagators.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/xaivian-lee/17751
    Supports: Roster details, height, hometown, college transfer, career totals, Princeton records, and Canada U19 World Cup representation.
  3. Princeton Athletics — https://goprincetontigers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/xaivian-lee/23333
    Supports: Height, hometown, class year, and representation of Canada at the 2023 FIBA U19 World Cup.
  4. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/stats/_/id/5107169/xaivian-lee
    Supports: College team, position, height, and birthplace.
  5. CBS Sports — https://ctv-vega-news.cbssports.com/college-basketball/players/29003036/xaivian-lee/
    Supports: College status, Toronto birthplace, height/weight, and Exhibit 10 deal reporting.