At the NBA draft, the Houston Rockets only had one pick to spare. With the 34th pick, Houston chose Isaiah Canaan, a point guard from Murray State.
Here's a closer look at the rookie guard and newest member of the Rockets.
The Basics
Position: PG
Age: 22
Height: 6'0''
Weight: 188 lbs.
College Career
After leading his high school team to the Mississippi state championship, Canaan joined the Racers at Murray State. In his four years, the Racers won two OVC Championships, which resulted in two March Madness appearances.
During his senior year, Canaan averaged 21.8 points per game to go along with 4.3 assists and 1.5 steals.
The previous year, Canaan made the Consensus second team All-American. He also won the OVC Player of the Year award during his junior and senior campaigns.
Strengths
1. Shooting Range:
Canaan is a great shooter from mid-range and from behind the arc.
Last season ...
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Article written by Jake Lapin