03/09/2013 Bulldogs Beaten By Tide At The BuzzerBulldogs Beaten By Tide At The Buzzer 02/02/2013 Bulldogs Topple South Carolina 67-56 in ColumbiaBulldogs Topple South Carolina 67-56 in Columbia 01/03/2013 Georgia Hosts George Washington 7pm FridayGeorgia Hosts George Washington 7pm Friday 12/28/2012 Georgia Plays Host to MEAC's Florida A&MGeorgia Plays Host to MEAC's Florida A&M 12/22/2012 Caldwell-Pope Leads Georgia over USC, 64-56Caldwell-Pope Leads Georgia over USC, 64-56 2012-13 Season One of the team's most improved players over last season. Needed just six games this season to surpass his scoring total from the entirety of the 2012 season. Made his first collegiate start Dec. 18 in the Mercer game. Career highs in scoring (10 pts.) and rebounding (7) in Southern Cal game. 2011-12 Season Limited playing time in his freshman season. Still, his two most extensive outings occurred in the season's final two weeks. Played a season-high 14 minutes at LSU on Feb. 22 that included a pair of second-half baskets. Season-high six points came in SEC Tournament second round vs. Vanderbilt. High School Earned All-State honors as a senior by the Associated Press, the N.C. Basketball Coaches Association and by NCPreps.com, an online recruiting service. Also was named the Player of the Year in the Western Highlands Conference For his career Cannon blocked a state of North Carolina-record 606 shots in his four years at Mountain Heritage. Personal Full Name: Johnathan Douglas Cannon Birthdate/Birthplace: Nov. 22, 1992 / Spruce Pine, N.C. Parents: Stacey and Audrey Cannon Academic Major: Undecided Nickname: Can-Can Favorite TV Show: Regular Show, Family Guy, Futurama, George Lopez Definitely Among My Top 5 Favorite Movies:Avatar, Harry Potter 7: Part 2, Happy Gilmore, Old School, Little Man Websites I most often visit: Facebook Favorite Beverage: Sweet Tea Favorite Video Game: Guitar Hero, Kingdom Hearts series, Mario Kart, Epic Mickey Most Challenging Subject: Public Speaking A Talent I Have That Not Many People Know About:Singing and song writing, playing guitar, pitching horseshoes My role models away from sports: My dad and my grandpa Non-Basketball Interests: Hanging out with friends & family, playing pool, swimming, playing video games How I Would Describe Myself: Mentally tough; hard-headed sometimes Sport I'd Most Like to Try: Hockey, tennis Teammate that makes me laugh the hardest:Hard to pick; they're all funny Non-Athletic Accomplishment I'm proudest of: Homecoming King in high school Athletic Accomplishment I'm proudest of: N.C. career record in blocks I Chose My Jersey Number Because: Dirk Nowitzi is one of my idols, and my high school number (21) was unavailable (retired) Favorite NBA Player: Dirk Nowitzki My Most Prized Possession: My salvation What Drives Me to Excel in Basketball: To have a better future for myself, as well as for my family. How and When I Got Started Playing Basketball: First grade Youth League team coached by my mom. When I was young and playing basketball, I pretended I was: Shaq I chose to attend UGA Because: I was wanted at Georgia, and it's not too far from home. What I like most about being part of this team: Brotherhood and competitive spirit. |
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