Jalen Cannon

Jalen Cannon

Cannon playing for St. Francis Brooklyn against Army at The Pope on November 19, 2014
No. 5 – Hapoel Afula B.C.
Position Power forward / Small forward
League Liga Leumit
Personal information
Born (1993-05-05) May 5, 1993
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Nationality American
Listed height 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight 225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school William Allen
(Allentown, Pennsylvania)
College St. Francis Brooklyn (2011–2015)
NBA draft 2015 / Undrafted
Playing career 2015–present
Career history
2015–2016 Jefes de Fuerza Lagunera
2016–present Hapoel Afula B.C.
Career highlights and awards

Jalen Cannon (born May 5, 1993)[1] is an American basketball player from Allentown, Pennsylvania playing in Mexico's National Professional Basketball league. In his first season with the Jefes de Fuerza Lagunera, Cannon has become a starter and has gained the moniker El Cañón (The Cannon).

During his collegiate career at St. Francis Brooklyn, Cannon was selected as the unanimous NEC Player of the Year in 2015. Cannon recorded over 1,500 points and 1,000 rebounds, making him the first player in program history and the second player in Northeast Conference history to accomplish the feat. Cannon also holds the St. Francis Brooklyn records for all-time rebounds and points in addition to the NEC all-time rebounds record. In his senior year (2014–15) Cannon was second amongst all active NCAA Division I players with 48 career double-doubles and was the active rebound leader in Division I. He has also helped lead the Terriers to a 68–59 overall record, 44–26 conference record, four NEC Tournament appearances and the program's first NEC regular season championship in 11 years. The 2014–15 Terriers with Cannon, also participated in their first NEC Tournament Championship in 12 years and participated in their first postseason NIT in 52 years.

High school career

Cannon attended William Allen High School in Allentown, Pennsylvania and played under head coach Douglas Snyder for the Canaries.[2] Early on in Cannon's high school career he played sparingly on his high school's junior varsity squad freshman year and only logged 2 points his sophomore year on the varsity squad.[2] However, Cannon had outstanding junior and senior years and he was elected to the PIAA 4A all-state second team after averaging 19.6 points per game, 10.3 rebounds per game and 1.5 blocks per game as a senior. He was also elected The Morning Call (Lehigh Valley) Co-Player of the Year along with future Villanova player Darrun Hilliard. Cannon's squad went 23-5 in his senior year and won the District 11 4A Championship game, a game in which he recorded 22 points and 20 rebounds.[2]

Although Cannon improved his skills in his final two years at William Allen, he wasn't highly recruited and was considered undersized for a power forward.[3] St. Francis Brooklyn was the only college that offered Cannon a scholarship and that was due in large part to former Terriers assistant coach Andy Johnston, who saw potential in him.[4]

Collegiate career

Cannon officially signed with St. Francis on December 16, 2010 and was an immediate impact player for then second year head coach Glenn Braica.[5] He played in all 30 games his freshman year and averaged 8.0 PPG and 8.8 RPG. One particular stand-out game his freshman year came against Fairleigh Dickinson on February 25, 2012 when he grabbed a Northeast Conference high 20 rebounds, it was the most by a Division I freshman in the entire country that season.[6] At the end of his freshman season, Cannon was named to the NEC All Rookie Team. He was also the second-leading freshmen rebounder in the country at 8.8 RPG and finished tied for 53rd overall.

During Cannon's second season at St. Francis Brooklyn he started every game and was the team's leading scorer and rebounder. In what was considered a disappointing season for the Terriers, the first losing season under coach Glenn Braica, Cannon was a bright spot. His leadership and impact were exemplified when after a five-game losing streak, Cannon led his team to 2 consecutive victories against Colgate and NJIT by averaging 23.5 points and 9.0 rebounds. His efforts were rewarded with his first career NEC Player of the Week award.[7] At the end of his sophomore year, Cannon finished second in the league in rebounding (8.9 RPG), 5th in field goal percentage (.556) and tied for ninth in scoring (14.7 PPG). He also tied for second in the conference with 10 double-doubles and was 53rd in the NCAA in rebounding for the second straight season. For his efforts Cannon was named to the Second Team All-NEC squad.[8]

For his junior year, Cannon was selected to the 2013–14 Preseason All-NEC Team by NEC Coaches.[9] He recorded his 1,000th point on January 23, 2014 against Fairleigh Dickinson in a 23-point, 11-rebound performance. Cannon finished seventh in the NEC in scoring (14.9 PPG), led the league in rebounding (8.2 RPG) and tied for third in double-doubles with 9. After the season he was named to the First Team All-NEC squad.[10]

For the 2014–15 season, Cannon was once again selected to the Preseason All-NEC Team by NEC coaches.[11] During his senior season, Cannon became the all-time leader in rebounds and points scored for St. Francis Brooklyn, in addition he became the first Terrier to recorded over 1,500 points and 1,000 rebounds. His rebound total also made him the all-time NEC leader. Other records that Cannon owns includes producing 48 career double-doubles (second among then active NCAA players), and he was the NCAA Division I active rebound leader.[12] In 2014–15, Cannon earned 5 NEC Player of the Week Awards,[13][14][15] the Lou Henson Award National Player of the Week honors,[16] and 2 Metropolitan Basketball Writers Association Player of the Week honors, and he was named to the Barclays Classic All-Tournament Team. At the end of the season, he was named the NEC Player of the Year and selected for the First Team All-NEC squad for the second consecutive year.[17] In April, the Terriers' senior forward became the first St. Francis Brooklyn player to be named to the All-Met Division I First Team and also the first Terrier to become an AP Honorable Mention All-American.

Records

Statistics

Jalen Cannon Statistics (As of March 20, 2015)
Minutes Scoring Total FGs 3-point FGs Free-Throws Rebounds
Season GP GS Tot Avg Pts Avg FG FGA Pct 3FG 3FA Pct FT FTA Pct Off Def Tot Avg A TO Blk Stl
2011-12 30 18 736 24.5 240 8 85 153 .556 0 0 .000 70 118 .593 104 161 265 8.8 22 24 16 17
2012-13 30 29 910 30.3 440 14.7 170 306 .556 6 24 .250 94 138 .681 103 161 264 8.8 20 43 11 30
2013-14 32 32 959 30.0 476 14.9 164 335 .490 13 48 .271 135 189 .714 94 169 263 8.2 39 37 17 20
2014-15 35 35 1184 33.8 564 16.1 210 404 .520 27 81 .333 117 168 .696 139 228 367 10.5 34 58 27 24
Total 127 114 3789 29.8 1720 13.5 629 1198 .525 46 153 .301 416 613 .679 440 719 1159 9.13 115 162 71 91
Legend
  GP  Games played   GS  Games started  Avg  Average per game
  FG  Field-goals made  FGA  Field-goal attempts  Off  Offensive rebounds
 Def  Defensive rebounds   A  Assists   TO Turnovers
 Blk  Blocks  Stl  Steals  High  Team high

Professional career

2015–2016

Cannon playing for the Jefes on December 5, 2015 against the Correcaminos.

After graduating from St. Francis College, Cannon agreed with Overtime International Sports to represent him as he looked to FIBA Europe for a team to sign with.[18] Cannon ended up signing with the Jefes de Fuerza Lagunera of the Mexican National Professional Basketball league.[19] The Jefes were in their second year in the league. Cannon made his debut on November 26, 2015, the 11th game of the season for the Jefes and scored 19 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in a game that they lost 78–91.[20] Since his first game, Cannon has become a starter for the Jefes and is averaging 30.4 mpg, 13ppg and 8.2 rpg, which is 3rd in the league.[21] On February 21, 2016, Cannon scored a career high 32 points and grabbed 7 rebounds against Fuerza Regia de Monterrey.[22] During his time with the Jefes, Cannon has gained the moniker El Cañón (The Cannon).[22] Prior to his arrival the team was 3–7 and had since gone 14–9 until they were forced to forfeit their last 6 games due to not meeting roster regulations because of player suspensions.[23] The team ended the season at 17–22, last in the league and didn't qualify for the playoffs.

2016–2017

On August 29, 2016 it was announced that Cannon was signed by Hapoel Afula B.C. of the Liga Leumit.[24]

References

  1. ↑ "Jalen Cannon- Player Profile". ESPN.com. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 "Humility and Devotion Continue to Drive Jalen Cannon to Greatness". SFCAthletics.com. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  3. ↑ "Cannon driving Terriers toward NEC title". BrooklynEagle.com. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
  4. ↑ "St. Francis Brooklyn may finally seize elusive first NCAA tournament bid". Washington Post. Retrieved 6 March 2015.
  5. ↑ "Jalen Cannon- Recruiting Activity". ESPN.com. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  6. ↑ "Top 20 Stories of the Year: #18 Jalen Cannon Grabs A Conference High 20 Rebounds Against Fairleigh Dickinson". SFCAthletics.com. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
  7. ↑ "Men's Basketball Choice Hotels NEC Player of the Week". northeastconference.org. Retrieved January 16, 2013.
  8. ↑ "LIU Brooklyn's Jamal Olasewere Selected Northeast Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year". northeastconference.org. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  9. ↑ "Wagner picked to win NEC". ESPN.com. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
  10. ↑ "Robert Morris Senior Guard Karvel Anderson Selected NEC Men's Basketball Player of the Year". northeastconference.org. Retrieved 9 March 2014.
  11. ↑ "Experienced Five Make Up Preseason All-NEC Men's Basketball Team". NortheastConference.org. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
  12. ↑ "First-place St. Francis Brooklyn eyes NCAA breakthrough". usatoday.com. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
  13. ↑ "Northeast Conference Men's Basketball Weekly Release (12/1)". northeastconference.org. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
  14. ↑ "Northeast Conference Men's Basketball Weekly Release (12/29)". NortheastConference.org. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
  15. ↑ "Northeast Conference Men's Basketball Weekly Release (2/9)". NortheastConference.org. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
  16. ↑ "LOU HENSON AWARD "PLAYER OF THE WEEK" HONORS". LouHensonAward.com. Retrieved 11 February 2015.
  17. ↑ "St. Francis Brooklyn's Jalen Cannon Named NEC Men's Basketball Player of the Year". NortheastConference.org. March 3, 2015. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
  18. ↑ "Alllen grad Jalen Cannon turns pro, ready to get paid". lehighvalleybasketballrankings.com. Retrieved 7 June 2015.
  19. ↑ "Former Terrier Star Jalen Cannon Signs Professional Contract In Mexico; Stars In First Career Game". SFCAthletics.com. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
  20. ↑ "Doble-doble de Thomas y Halcones Rojos gana 78-91 a Jefes" (in Spanish). lnbp.mx. 27 November 2015. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
  21. ↑ "Jefes de Fuerza Lagunera Stats- Mexican League". latinbasket.com. Retrieved 5 December 2015.
  22. 1 2 "Aguador es habilitado como jugador con Jefes de Torreon". planoinformativo.com. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
  23. ↑ "Un equipo destinado a la tragedia" (in Spanish). elsiglodetorreon.com.mx. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
  24. ↑ "Hapoel Afula inks Jalen Cannon, ex Jefes - Aug 29, 2016". latinbasket.com. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
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