Prior To UNCP
Attended Apex HS before attending Cape Fear CC. Over the course of his two seasons at CFCC he averaged 10.1 points per game while also dishing out three assists per contest. In his sophomore season the Sea Devils finished 19-10 overall with a 14-5 mark in conference play. Cross tallied 283 points, 80 assists 68 rebounds and 64 steals during the 2007-08 season finishing second on the team in total minutes with 808. His freshman season saw the Sea Devils finish as runners-up in the Region 10 Tournament while also advancing to the NJCAA DI Regionals. It was also during his freshman campaign that Cross lead CFCC in three-pointers with 50 on the year. At AHS he was named all-conference three years in a row. Apex went 24-3 during his senior campaign.

Personal
Is the son of Marie Cross and Ricky Canedy. Has two sisters, Ereka and Victoria, and one brother, Trevor. Is majoring in recreation management.