Jalen Cannon
- January 4, 2024
- Basketball Player
Quick Facts
Full Name | Jalen Cannon |
Occupation | Basketball Player |
Date Of Birth | May 5, 1993(1993-05-05) |
Age | 31 |
Birthplace | Allentown |
Country | United States |
Birth City | Allentown |
Horoscope | Gemini |
Jalen Cannon Biography
Name | Jalen Cannon |
Birthday | May 5 |
Birth Year | 1993 |
Place Of Birth | Allentown |
Home Town | Allentown |
Birth Country | United States |
Birth Sign | Gemini |
Parents | Suzanne Masters, Alton Cannon |
Siblings | Hana Cannon, Adonis Cannon |
Jalen Cannon is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on May 5, 1993 in Allentown, Allentown, United States. 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. 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.
For his junior year, Cannon was selected to the 2013–14 Preseason All-NEC Team by NEC Coaches. 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.
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 points and in addition 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.
On August 29, 2016 it was announced that Cannon was signed by Hapoel Afula B.C. of the Liga Leumit. Cannon played in 29 games and averaged 17.3 points per game with Hapoel Afula. He also recorded 8.9 rebounds and 1.5 assist per game.
For the 2014–15 season, Cannon was once again selected to the Preseason All- NEC Team by NEC coaches. During his senior season, Cannon became the all-time leader in 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. In 2014–15, Cannon earned 5 NEC Player of the Week Awards, the Lou Henson Award National Player of the Week honors, 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. 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.
Jalen Cannon Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Basketball Player |
House | Living in own house. |
Jalen Cannon is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jalen Cannon 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Jalen Cannon (born May 5, 1993) is an American basketball player from Allentown, Pennsylvania playing in Italy’s second-tier basketball league. Cannon is in his fifth season as a professional and first with NPC Rieti of Italy.
Cannon officially signed with St. Francis on December 16, 2010 and was an immediate impact player for then second year head coach Glenn Braica. 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. 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.
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. Cannon ended up signing with the Jefes de Fuerza Lagunera of the Mexican National Professional Basketball league. 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. Since his first game, Cannon become a starter for the Jefes and averaged 30.4 mpg, 13 ppg and 8.2 rpg, which were 3rd in the league. On February 21, 2016, Cannon scored a career high 32 points and grabbed 7 rebounds against Fuerza Regia de Monterrey. During his time with the Jefes, Cannon gained the moniker El Cañón (The Cannon). 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. The team ended the season at 17–22, last in the league and didn’t qualify for the playoffs. In his 20 games, Cannon averaged 12.7 ppg and 8.1 rpg.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Height | 6 ft 6 in |
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Facts & Trivia
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