BLACK SOCIAL HISTORY Isaiah Canaan
Canaan with the Houston Rockets in 2014
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| No. 0 – Houston Rockets | |
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| Position | Point guard |
| League | NBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | May 21, 1991 Biloxi, Mississippi |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 201 lb (91 kg) |
CAREER information | |
| High school | Biloxi (Biloxi, Mississippi) |
| College | Murray State (2009–2013) |
| NBA draft | 2013 / Round: 2 / Pick: 34th overall |
| Selected by the Houston Rockets | |
| Pro career | 2013–present |
| CAREER history | |
| 2013–present | Houston Rockets |
| 2013–2015 | →Rio Grande Valley Vipers (D-League) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Isaiah Canaan (born May 21,1991) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was an All-American college player at Murray State University.
College career
Canaan, a 6'0" guard from Biloxi, Mississippi, went to Murray State after leading Biloxi High School to the 5A Mississippi state championship as a senior.[1] Canaan had an instant impact for the Racers, as he averaged 10.4 points per game and led the Racers in three-point percentage at .485 as a freshman in the 2009–10 season. He was named 2010 Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) freshman of the year as the Racers went 17-1 in OVC play, winning the league. They also won the 2010 OVC tournament. Canaan was named tournament MVP as he scored 16 points off the bench for the Racers in the final.[2] Murray State went on to knock off 4-seeded Vanderbilt in the NCAA Tournament, before losing to eventual national runner-up Butler 54-52 in the second round.
In his sophomore year, Canaan raised his scoring average to 11.7 points per GAME and was named to the first team All-OVC team. He led the Racers to their second straight OVC regular-season championship. Though they lost in the 2011 OVC Tournament, the Racers again went to the postseason in the form of the 2011 National Invitation Tournament.
and was named to the first team All-OVC team. He led the Racers to their second straight OVC regular-season championship. Though they lost in the 2011 OVC Tournament, the Racers again went to the postseason in the form of the 2011 National Invitation Tournament.
As a junior, Canaan and the Racers had a breakout season. Canaan was named to the preseason All-OVC team. Led by Canaan, Murray State began the season with a school and conference record 23 straight wins. Included was a 2011 Great Alaska Shootout tournament championship, as Canaan was named MVP, scoring 36 in the tournament final.[3] Canaan, the Racers' leading scorer, was named to the finalist lists for the Bob Cousy Award[4] and the Oscar Robertson Award.[5]
College statistics
| Season | Team | G | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG% | 3P% | FT% | MIN | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–10 | Murray State Racers | 36 | 10.4 | 2.2 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.0 | .498 | .482 | .778 | 20.4 | 1.7 |
| 2010–11 | Murray State Racers | 32 | 11.7 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 0.1 | .416 | .403 | .744 | 28.1 | 2.0 |
| 2011–12 | Murray State Racers | 33 | 19.0 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 1.4 | 0.1 | .468 | .456 | .837 | 33.7 | 2.7 |
| 2012–13 | Murray State Racers | 31 | 21.8 | 3.5 | 4.3 | 1.5 | 0.1 | .431 | .370 | .822 | 36.5 | 3.2 |
| Totals: | 132 | 15.5 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 1.2 | 0.1 | .450 | .419 | .802 | 29.4 | 2.4 | |
Professional career
Canaan was selected 34th overall in the 2013 NBA draft by the Houston Rockets.[7] On July 15, 2013, he signed his rookie scale contract with the Rockets.[8] During his rookie season, he had multiple assignments with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA Development League.[9]
On February 3, 2014, Canaan was named to the Prospects All-Star roster for the 2014 NBA D-League All-Star GAME.[10]
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On November 26, 2014, Canaan scored a career high 24 points on 9-of-16 shooting in the 102-89 win over the Sacramento Kings.[11]
Cannan left the November 28, 2014 GAME against the Los Angeles Clippers with a left ankle sprain and did not return. At the time he left the GAME, he was the Rockets leading scorer with 13 points. As a result of the injury, he was wearing a walking boot and using crutches. After being forced to sit out for a few weeks as a result of the injury, he was reassigned to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers on January 11, 2015 while he CONTINUED his recovery. On January 26, 2015, he was recalled by the Rockets.[12][13][14][15]
against the Los Angeles Clippers with a left ankle sprain and did not return. At the time he left the GAME, he was the Rockets leading scorer with 13 points. As a result of the injury, he was wearing a walking boot and using crutches. After being forced to sit out for a few weeks as a result of the injury, he was reassigned to the Rio Grande Valley Vipers on January 11, 2015 while he CONTINUED his recovery. On January 26, 2015, he was recalled by the Rockets.[12][13][14][15]NBA career statistics
| Legend | |||||
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| GP | GAMES played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–14 | Houston | 22 | 0 | 11.5 | .356 | .327 | .724 | 1.1 | 1.0 | .4 | .2 | 4.6 |
| CAREER | 22 | 0 | 11.5 | .356 | .327 | .724 | 1.1 | 1.0 | .4 | .2 | 4.6                                                                                                                 |
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