Emma Cannon
No. 32 – Indiana Fever
PositionPower forward
LeagueWNBA
Personal information
Born (1989-06-01) June 1, 1989
Rochester, New York, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolSchool of the Arts
(Rochester, New York)
College
WNBA draft2011: undrafted
Playing career2011–present
Career history
2011–2012Osnabrücker SC
2012Rockingham Flames
2012–2015TSV Wasserburg
2015–2016Ramat HaSharon
2016–2017Chevakata Vologda
2017Phoenix Mercury
2017–2018Nadezhda Orenburg
2018–2019Arka Gdynia
2019–2020NKE-FCSM Csata
2020–2021Las Vegas Aces
2020–2021Elazığ İl Özel İdarespor
2021Connecticut Sun
2021Indiana Fever
2021Elitzur Ramla
2022Phoenix Mercury
2022-presentIndiana Fever
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× Israeli Champion (2022, 2023)

Emma Cannon (born June 1, 1989) is an American basketball player for the Indiana Fever of the WNBA and for Elitzur Ramla of the Israeli League, previously played for the WNBA's Las Vegas Aces, Connecticut Sun, Phoenix Mercury, and Indiana Fever

Early life

Cannon attended the School of the Arts in Rochester, New York. While at the School of the Arts, Cannon collected 1,800 points and also 1,800 rebounds. She also holds the school record for both most points (47) and rebounds (35) in a single game.[1] Following her outstanding high school career, Cannon committed to play collegiate basketball at Central Florida.

College

Central Florida

During Cannon's freshman year, she was named to the C-USA All-Freshman team after averaging 11.7 ppg and 8.7 rpg. She continued her impressive play the following year, being named to the C-USA 1st Team. She broke the school record for rebounds in a season with 393. She was also named the C-USA Tournament MVP leading the Knights to the NCAA Tournament. Her junior year, she joined the 1,000 point club for the Knights and continued to move up both the points and rebound list for both the school and C-USA.[2] Following her outstanding high school career, Cannon committed to play collegiate basketball at Central Florida.

Florida Southern

Cannon transferred to Florida Southern for her senior year and continued her individual and team success. She helped guide the Mocs to a 26–5 record and a trip to the Regional Final - finishing as the Runner-Up. She scored 15.7 ppg and 12.1 rpg.[3] She was named an NCAA Division-II All-American Honorable Mention, as well.

WNBA career

Phoenix Mercury

Cannon went undrafted in the 2011 WNBA draft and had to wait until 2017 before making her way into the league. In 2017, Cannon signed with the Phoenix Mercury and appeared in 34 games. She finished that season averaging 4.4 points per game and 3.6 rebounds per game. She led all WNBA rookies in field goal percentage, while ranking 7th in scoring and 3rd in rebounding. Cannon signed again with Phoenix in 2018 in hopes once again make the roster, but was cut in training camp.

Connecticut Sun

Cannon signed a training camp contract with the Connecticut Sun in 2019, but once again didn't make the final squad and was cut before the season began.

Las Vegas Aces

Cannon signed with the Las Vegas Aces on September 9 and was eligible to play on the 12th after completing her quarantine period due to the COVID-19 protocols of the WNBA Bubble. She signed again with them in 2021 and made the Opening Day roster for the Aces.[4] She played in 3 games in 2021 before being waived on May 31, 2021.

Connecticut Sun

Cannon signed with Connecticut after being waived by Vegas on June 7, 2021.[5] She signed as a replacement/hardship player after Jonquel Jones left due to an overseas commitment.

Indiana Fever

After being released by the Sun, Cannon signed a seven day contract with the Indiana Fever.[6]

WNBA Career Stats

Regular Season

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG TO PPG
2017 Phoenix 34012.9.491.000.5873.60.30.20.20.94.4
2020 Las Vegas 100.0.000.000.0000.00.00.00.00.00.0
2021 Las Vegas 305.7.400.0001.0001.70.30.00.31.02.0
2021 Connecticut 5011.6.471.500.5003.00.80.00.21.04.2
2021 Indiana 12618.3.443.214.7144.51.00.40.22.06.9
2022 Phoenix 106.01.000.000.5002.01.00.00.00.03.0
2022 Indiana 23214.3.522.500.7393.20.50.60.10.77.0
Career 4 years, 4 teams 79813.5.489.364.6593.40.50.30.11.05.4

Playoffs

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG TO PPG
2017 Phoenix 4010.0.286.000.0004.30.30.00.00.51.0
2020 Las Vegas 6014.3.500.200.0002.20.80.00.01.73.8
Career 2 years, 2 teams 10012.6.448.200.0003.00.60.00.101.23.8

References

  1. ↑ "Emma Cannon". ucfknights.com. ucfknights.com. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Emma Cannon". ucfknights.com. ucfknights.com. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  3. ↑ "FSC Alumna Emma Cannon '11 Re-Signs With WNBA's Las Vegas Aces". fscmocs.com. fscmocs.com. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  4. ↑ "About Emma Cannon". WNBA.com. WNBA.com. Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Connecticut Signs Cannon". sun.wnba.com. WNBA. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Fever Sign Emma Cannon to 7-Day Contract". fever.wbna.com. WNBA. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
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