Devin Cannady

Devin Cannady (born May 21, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for the Lakeland Magic of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Princeton Tigers.

Devin Cannady
Cannady in February 2020
No. 30 – Lakeland Magic
PositionPoint guard
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (1996-05-21) May 21, 1996
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight183 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High schoolMarian
(Mishawaka, Indiana)
CollegePrinceton (2015–2019)
NBA draft2019 / Undrafted
Playing career2019–present
Career history
2019–2020Long Island Nets
2021–presentLakeland Magic
Career highlights and awards

Early life and high school career

Cannady was introduced to basketball by his father, a former college player, who showed him tapes of Michael Jordan. He grew up playing Amateur Athletic Union basketball for MBA Select.[1] Cannady played for Marian High School in Mishawaka, Indiana. As a junior, he averaged 21.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 2.9 steals per game. After the season, Cannady joined Spiece Indy Heat at the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL), leading his team to the EYBL Finals at the Peach Jam.[2] He finished high school as the winningest player in Marian history and ranked second in career points, with 1,475.[3] He also played the quarterback position on Marian's football team for four years and was a two-time all-state selection.[1] Cannady was considered a three-star basketball recruit by 247Sports and Rivals and committed to play college basketball for Princeton over several other NCAA Division I offers.[4]

College career

Cannady averaged 11.6 points and 2.5 rebounds per game as a freshman, helping the team reach the NIT.[5] During his sophomore season, Cannady helped Princeton go undefeated in Ivy League play, win the inaugural Ivy League basketball tournament, and participate in the 2017 NCAA tournament.[6] He averaged 13.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game, earning Honorable Mention All-Ivy League honors.[7] On February 16, 2018, Cannady scored a career-high 32 points in a 107-101 triple overtime loss to Cornell.[8] As a junior, Cannady averaged 16.7 points and 5.4 rebounds per game on a team that finished 13-16.[9] He was named to the Second Team All-Ivy League.[6]

On January 18, 2019, Cannady entered a Wawa store under the influence of marijuana and began arguing with customers, eventually attempting to punch a campus patrolman. He was arrested, but his aggravated assault charge was downgraded to a disorderly persons offense and he was sentenced to community service. Cannady was suspended from Princeton and began seeing a therapist to manage anxiety.[10] He reinstated by the team on February 8 against Yale and played four games before announcing on March 1 that he was ending his season due to a personal matter.[11] In 16 games, he averaged 18.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game during his senior season. Cannady finished his career with 1,515 points, the fifth highest in Princeton history.[10]

Professional career

After going undrafted in the 2019 NBA draft, Cannady joined the Oklahoma City Thunder at 2019 NBA Summer League.[12] On October 15, 2019, he signed with the Brooklyn Nets of the NBA, four days before being waived by the team prior to the regular season.[13][14] On October 27, Cannady was allocated to Brooklyn's NBA G League affiliate, the Long Island Nets.[15] During Cannady's rookie season, he had to balance playing professional basketball with completing his sociology degree from Princeton.[16] On December 27, he scored a career-high 33 points along with eight rebounds and three assists in a 109–95 win over the Erie BayHawks.[17] Through 40 games with Long Island in the 2019–20 season, Cannady averaged 14.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game.[1]

On November 27, 2020, Cannady signed with the Orlando Magic.[18] He was waived at the conclusion of training camp, but later added to the roster of their G League affiliate, the Lakeland Magic.[19]

Personal life

Cannady's father, Tony, played college basketball for Bethel College.[1]

References
  1. "Journey To Jadwin - Devin Cannady". Princeton University Athletics. June 25, 2020. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
  2. Grubbs, Jared (May 7, 2014). "Run 'N' Slam Report/Highlights: Devin Cannady". Butler Hoops. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
  3. "Devin Cannady". Princeton University Athletics. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
  4. Anderson, Anthony (August 21, 2014). "Marian's Devin Cannady commits to Ivy League's Princeton for basketball career". The Elkhart Truth. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
  5. "Boasting a Veteran Crew That Went 22-7 Last Year, Princeton Men's Hoops Brimming With Optimism". Town Topics. November 9, 2016. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
  6. Graham, Jack (October 15, 2019). "Former Princeton basketball star Devin Cannady signs contract with Brooklyn Nets". The Daily Princetonian. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
  7. Tony, Mike (March 2, 2019). "Princeton senior guard Devin Cannady takes leave of absence from university". Ivy Hoops Online. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
  8. "Morgan scores 31, Cornell beats Princeton 107-101 in 3OT". Fox Sports. Associated Press. February 16, 2018. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
  9. Franklin, Paul (November 5, 2018). "Princeton's men's basketball team on the rise, with a new look". NJ.com. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
  10. Glaspie, Akeem (June 14, 2019). "Former Mishawaka Marian star Devin Cannady opens up about mental health, arrest". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
  11. Graham, Jack; Truong, Ivy (March 1, 2019). "Men's basketball standout Cannady '19 to miss rest of season". The Daily Princetonian. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
  12. Horne, Erik (July 1, 2019). "Thunder's NBA Summer League roster, coaching staff announced". The Oklahoman. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
  13. "Brooklyn Nets Sign Devin Cannady and CJ Massinburg". Brooklyn Nets. October 15, 2019. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
  14. Friar, Nick (October 19, 2019). "Nets waive four players following final preseason game". Nets Wire. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
  15. "Long Island Nets Finalize Training Camp Roster". Long Island Nets. October 27, 2019. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
  16. Miholen, Chris (January 31, 2020). "Devin Cannady: 'It's honestly the most important thing to me getting that degree'". NetsDaily. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
  17. Milholen, Chris (December 27, 2019). "Devin Cannady scores career-high 33 points as Long Island Nets blowout Erie Bayhawks, 109-95". NetsDaily. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
  18. "Orlando Magic Sign Five". NBA.com. November 27, 2020.
  19. Foss, Ashley (January 24, 2021). "Lakeland Magic Finalize Roster". NBA.com. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
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