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Xaivian Lee

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

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Xaivian Lee is a Canadian-American basketball guard from Toronto, Ontario. He played college basketball for Princeton and Florida, and in 2026 he agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He is known for his playmaking, with multiple school records and Canadian international experience.

Early life and background

Lee was born in Toronto, Ontario, and is identified as Canadian-American. Publicly available team bios list his hometown as Toronto and his high school as Perkiomen School.

College career

Lee played at Princeton from 2022 to 2025, where he became one of the program’s top playmakers and scorers. He transferred to Florida for the 2025–26 season and started every game for the Gators.

Notable achievements

At Princeton, Lee set the school’s single-season assists record and became the first player in program history to post a triple-double. Florida listed him as a contributor to its SEC championship team.

Professional outlook

After his college career, Lee agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers in June 2026. An Exhibit 10 deal is typically a non-guaranteed NBA contract used to evaluate players in training camp.

Key facts

  • Lee played three seasons at Princeton before transferring to Florida.
  • He started all 35 games for Florida during the 2025–26 season.
  • He finished his college career with 1,560 points, 534 rebounds and 448 assists.
  • He set Princeton’s single-season assists record with 165 in 2024–25.
  • He recorded the first two triple-doubles in Princeton men’s basketball history.
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Canadian context

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

Frequently asked questions

Who is Xaivian Lee?
Xaivian Lee is a Canadian-American basketball guard from Toronto who played college basketball at Princeton and Florida.
What position does Xaivian Lee play?
He is listed as a guard, with sources describing him as a point guard or combo guard.
What college teams did Xaivian Lee play for?
He played for the Princeton Tigers from 2022 to 2025 and the Florida Gators in 2025–26.
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.
Has Xaivian Lee played for Canada internationally?
Yes. Florida and Princeton bios state that he represented Canada at the 2023 FIBA U19 World Cup.
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.

References

  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.