Devin Cannady

Cannady was introduced to basketball by his father, a former college player, who showed him tapes of Michael Jordan. He grew up playing Amateur Athletic Union basketball for MBA Select.{{cite web |title=Journey To Jadwin – Devin Cannady |url=https://goprincetontigers.com/news/2020/6/25/mens-basketball-journey-to-jadwin-devin-cannady.aspx |publisher=Princeton University Athletics |access-date=July 7, 2020 |date=June 25, 2020}} Cannady played for Marian High School in Mishawaka, Indiana. As a junior, he averaged 21.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 2.9 steals per game. After the season, Cannady joined Spiece Indy Heat at the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL), leading his team to the EYBL Finals at the Peach Jam.{{cite web |last=Grubbs |first=Jared |title=Run 'N' Slam Report/Highlights: Devin Cannady |url=http://butlerhoops.com/blog/run-n-slam-reporthighlights-devin-cannady/ |publisher=Butler Hoops |access-date=July 8, 2020 |date=May 7, 2014}} He finished high school as the winningest player in Marian history and ranked second in career points, with 1,475.{{cite web |title=Devin Cannady |url=https://goprincetontigers.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/devin-cannady/13957 |publisher=Princeton University Athletics |access-date=July 8, 2020}} He also played the quarterback position on Marian's football team for four years and was a two-time all-state selection. Cannady was considered a three-star basketball recruit by 247Sports and Rivals and committed to play college basketball for Princeton over several other NCAA Division I offers.{{cite web |last=Anderson |first=Anthony |title=Marian's Devin Cannady commits to Ivy League's Princeton for basketball career |url=https://www.elkharttruth.com/sports/schools/mishawaka_marian/marians-devin-cannady-commits-to-ivy-leagues-princeton-for-basketball-career/article_f66ea80f-1b63-5db8-ad00-a76b13bbd52a.html |website=The Elkhart Truth |access-date=July 8, 2020 |date=August 21, 2014}}

Cannady averaged 11.6 points and 2.5 rebounds per game as a freshman, helping the team reach the NIT.{{cite news |title=Boasting a Veteran Crew That Went 22–7 Last Year, Princeton Men's Hoops Brimming With Optimism |url=http://www.towntopics.com/wordpress/2016/11/09/boasting-a-veteran-crew-that-went-22-7-last-year-princeton-mens-hoops-brimming-with-optimism/ |access-date=July 8, 2020 |work=Town Topics |date=November 9, 2016}} During his sophomore season, Cannady helped Princeton go undefeated in Ivy League play, win the inaugural Ivy League basketball tournament, and participate in the 2017 NCAA tournament.{{cite news |last=Graham |first=Jack |title=Former Princeton basketball star Devin Cannady signs contract with Brooklyn Nets |url=https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2019/10/cannady-nba-deal |access-date=July 8, 2020 |work=The Daily Princetonian |date=October 15, 2019}} He averaged 13.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game, earning Honorable Mention All-Ivy League honors.{{cite web |last=Tony |first=Mike |title=Princeton senior guard Devin Cannady takes leave of absence from university |url=http://ivyhoopsonline.com/2019/03/02/princeton-senior-guard-devin-cannady-takes-leave-of-absence-ends-collegiate-career/ |website=Ivy Hoops Online |access-date=July 8, 2020 |date=March 2, 2019}} On February 16, 2018, Cannady scored a career-high 32 points in a 107–101 triple-overtime loss to Cornell.{{cite news |title=Morgan scores 31, Cornell beats Princeton 107–101 in 3OT |url=https://www.foxsports.com/college-basketball/story/morgan-scores-31-cornell-beats-princeton-107-101-in-3ot-021618 |access-date=July 8, 2020 |work=Fox Sports |agency=Associated Press |date=February 16, 2018}} As a junior, Cannady averaged 16.7 points and 5.4 rebounds per game on a team that finished 13–16.{{cite news |last=Franklin |first=Paul |title=Princeton's men's basketball team on the rise, with a new look |url=https://www.nj.com/times-sports/2018/11/princetons_mens_basketball_tea.html |access-date=July 8, 2020 |work=NJ.com |date=November 5, 2018}} He was named to the All-Ivy League Second Team.

On January 18, 2019, Cannady was arrested, but his aggravated assault charge was downgraded to a disorderly persons offense and he was sentenced to community service. Cannady was suspended from Princeton and began seeing a therapist to manage anxiety. He reinstated by the team on February 8 against Yale and played four games before announcing on March 1 that he was ending his season due to a personal matter.{{cite news |last1=Graham |first1=Jack |last2=Truong |first2=Ivy |name-list-style=and |date=March 1, 2019 |title=Men's basketball standout Cannady '19 to miss rest of season |url=https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2019/03/cannady-leave-of-absence |access-date=July 8, 2020 |work=The Daily Princetonian}} In 16 games, he averaged 18.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game during his senior season. Cannady finished his career with 1,515 points, the fifth highest in Princeton history.{{cite news |last=Glaspie |first=Akeem |title=Former Mishawaka Marian star Devin Cannady opens up about mental health, arrest |url=https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nba/pacers/2019/06/14/nba-draft-2019-former-princeton-guard-devin-cannady-open-mental-health-arrest-indiana-pacers/1449724001/ |access-date=July 8, 2020 |work=The Indianapolis Star |date=June 14, 2019}}

After going undrafted in the 2019 NBA draft, Cannady joined the Oklahoma City Thunder at 2019 NBA Summer League.{{cite web|first=Erik|last=Horne|title=Thunder's NBA Summer League roster, coaching staff announced|url=https://oklahoman.com/article/5635219/thunders-nba-summer-league-roster-coaching-staff-announced|website=The Oklahoman|date=July 1, 2019|access-date=July 7, 2020}} On October 15, 2019, he signed with the Brooklyn Nets of the NBA, four days before being waived by the team prior to the regular season.{{cite web |last=Sapp |first=Demetris |date=October 15, 2019 |title=Brooklyn Nets Sign Devin Cannady and CJ Massinburg |url=https://www.nba.com/nets/news/2019/10/15/brooklyn-nets-sign-devin-cannady-and-cj-massinburg |access-date=July 7, 2020 |website=NBA.com}}{{cite web|first=Nick|last=Friar|title=Nets waive four players following final preseason game|url=https://netswire.usatoday.com/2019/10/19/nets-waive-four-players-following-final-preseason-game/|website=NetsWire.com|date=October 19, 2019|access-date=July 7, 2020}} On October 27, Cannady was allocated to Brooklyn's NBA G League affiliate, the Long Island Nets.{{cite web|title=Long Island Nets Finalize Training Camp Roster|url=https://longisland.gleague.nba.com/news/long-island-nets-finalize-training-camp-roster-3/|website=NBA.com|date=October 27, 2019|access-date=July 7, 2020}} During Cannady's rookie season, he had to balance playing professional basketball with completing his sociology degree from Princeton.{{cite web|first=Chris|last=Miholen|title=Devin Cannady: 'It's honestly the most important thing to me getting that degree'|url=https://www.netsdaily.com/2020/1/31/21117276/devin-cannady-its-honestly-the-most-important-thing-to-me-getting-that-degree|website=NetsDaily.com|date=January 31, 2020|access-date=July 8, 2020}} On December 27, he scored a career-high 33 points along with eight rebounds and three assists in a 109–95 win over the Erie BayHawks.{{cite web|first=Chris|last=Milholen|title=Devin Cannady scores career-high 33 points as Long Island Nets blowout Erie Bayhawks, 109–95.|url=https://www.netsdaily.com/2019/12/27/21039985/devin-cannady-scores-career-high-33-points-as-long-island-nets-blowout-erie-bayhawks-109-95|website=NetsDaily.com|date=December 27, 2019|access-date=July 7, 2020}} Through 40 games with Long Island in the 2019–20 season, Cannady averaged 14.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game.

On November 27, 2020, Cannady signed with the Orlando Magic,{{cite web |last=Savage |first=Dan |date=November 27, 2020 |title=Orlando Magic Sign Five |url=https://www.nba.com/magic/orlando-magic-sign-jordan-bone-karim-mane-devin-cannady-robert-franks-jon-teske-20201127 |access-date=November 27, 2020 |website=NBA.com}} but was later waived by the Magic on December 19 after appearing in two preseason games.{{cite web |last=Savage |first=Dan |date=December 19, 2020 |title=Orlando Magic Waive Devin Cannady, Robert Franks, and Jon Teske |url=https://www.nba.com/magic/orlando-magic-waive-devin-cannady-robert-franks-jon-teske-20201219 |access-date=December 19, 2020 |website=NBA.com}}

On January 24, 2021, Cannady was included in roster of the Lakeland Magic{{cite web |date=January 24, 2021 |title=Lakeland Magic Finalize Roster |url=https://lakeland.gleague.nba.com/news/lakeland-magic-finalize-roster |access-date=January 26, 2021 |website=NBA.com}} where he played in 13 games and averaged 11.7 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 25.8 minutes, while shooting .400 from three-point range.{{cite web |last=Savage |first=Dan |date=April 6, 2021 |title=Orlando Magic Sign Free Agent Devin Cannady to 10-Day Contract |url=https://www.nba.com/magic/orlando-magic-sign-devin-cannady-ten-day-contract-20210406 |access-date=April 6, 2021 |website=NBA.com}} The Lakeland Magic won the G League championship in the shortened single-site 2021 season in Orlando and Cannady was named the championship game most valuable player after scoring 22 points in the final.{{cite web|title=Lakeland Magic top Delaware Blue Coats to win NBA G League title|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/31046851|website=ESPN.com|date=March 11, 2021|access-date=March 11, 2021}}

On April 6, Orlando signed Cannady to a 10-day contract, but on April 13, he was waived after three games.{{cite web |last=Savage |first=Dan |date=April 13, 2021 |title=Orlando Magic Sign Donta Hall to 10-Day Contract |url=https://www.nba.com/magic/orlando-magic-sign-donta-hall-ten-day-contract-20210413 |access-date=April 13, 2021 |website=NBA.com}} Three days later, he signed a two-way contract with the Magic.{{cite web |last=Brumbelow |first=Brooke |date=April 16, 2021 |title=Orlando Magic Sign Devin Cannady to Two-Way Contract |url=https://www.nba.com/magic/orlando-magic-sign-devin-cannady-two-way-contract-20210416 |access-date=April 16, 2021 |website=NBA.com}} On April 25, Cannady suffered a compound fracture to his right ankle during a 131–112 loss to the Indiana Pacers.{{cite web|first=Josh|last=Cohen|title=Devin Cannady Fractures Ankle in Magic's Loss to Pacers|url=https://www.nba.com/magic/news/devin-cannady-fractures-ankle-magics-loss-pacers-20210425|website=NBA.com|date=April 25, 2021|access-date=April 25, 2021}} On May 4, he was waived by Orlando.{{cite web |last=Brumbelow |first=Brooke |date=May 4, 2021 |title=Orlando Magic Sign Sindarius Thornwell to Two-Way Contract |url=https://www.nba.com/magic/orlando-magic-sign-sindarius-thornwell-two-way-contract-20210504 |access-date=May 4, 2021 |website=NBA.com}}

On October 12, 2021, Cannady signed with Orlando for his second stint with the team.{{cite web |last=Brumbelow |first=Brooke |date=October 12, 2021 |title=Orlando Magic Sign Devin Cannady |url=https://www.nba.com/magic/orlando-magic-signs-devin-cannady-20211011 |access-date=October 12, 2021 |website=NBA.com}} However, he was waived three days later.{{cite web |last=Brumbelow |first=Brooke |date=October 15, 2021 |title=Orlando Magic Sign B.J. Johnson |url=https://www.nba.com/magic/orlando-magic-sign-bj-johnson-20211015 |access-date=October 23, 2021 |website=NBA.com}} Cannady subsequently rejoined the Lakeland Magic.{{cite web|title=Lakeland Magic 2021–22 Training Camp Roster|url=https://lakeland.gleague.nba.com/news/lakeland-magic-2021-22-training-camp-roster/|website=NBA.com|date=October 28, 2021|access-date=October 28, 2021}}

On March 31, 2022, Cannady signed a 10-day contract with the Orlando Magic{{cite web |last=Brumbelow |first=Brooke |date=March 31, 2022 |title=Orlando Magic Sign Devin Cannady to 10-Day Contract |url=https://www.nba.com/magic/orlando-magic-sign-devin-cannady-ten-day-contract-20220331 |access-date=March 31, 2022 |website=NBA.com}} and on April 10, he signed for the rest of the season.{{cite web |last=Brumbelow |first=Brooke |date=April 10, 2022 |title=Orlando Magic Sign Devin Cannady |url=https://www.nba.com/magic/orlando-magic-sign-devin-cannady-20220410 |access-date=April 10, 2022 |website=NBA.com}}

Cannady was waived prior to the start of the 2022–23 season.

On November 3, 2022, Cannady was named to the opening-night roster for the South Bay Lakers.{{cite web|title=South Bay Lakers Roster 2022-23|url=https://southbay.gleague.nba.com/roster|website=NBA.com|date=November 3, 2022|access-date=November 3, 2022}}

On September 28, 2023, Cannady signed with the New Orleans Pelicans, but was waived the same day.{{cite web|first=Luke|last=Adams|title=Pelicans Sign, Waive Devin Cannady|url=https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2023/09/pelicans-sign-waive-devin-cannady.html|website=HoopsRumors.com|date=September 29, 2023|access-date=September 29, 2023}} On October 29, he signed with the Birmingham Squadron.{{cite web|title=Birmingham Squadron Finalize Training Camp Roster|url=https://birmingham.gleague.nba.com/news/birmingham-squadron-finalize-training-camp-roster|website=NBA.com|date=October 29, 2023|access-date=November 4, 2023}}

On August 10, 2024, Cannady signed with Panionios of the Greek Basket League.{{cite web|title=Επίτευξη συμφωνίας με τον Devin Cannady|url=https://pgssbc.gr/epitefxi-symfonias-me-ton-devin-cannady/|website=PGSSBC.gr|date=August 10, 2024|access-date=August 10, 2024|language=Greek}}

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|-

| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2020}}

| style="text-align:left;"| Orlando

| 8 || 0 || 9.3 || .393 || .375 || .857 || .6 || .1 || .6 || .1 || 4.3

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| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2021}}

| style="text-align:left;"| Orlando

| 5 || 0 || 29.0 || .341 || .405 || .714 || 1.2 || 2.0 || 1.0 || .6 || 10.0

|- class="sortbottom"

| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career

| 13 || 0 || 16.8 || .361 || .396 || .786 || .8 || .8 || .8 || .3 || 6.5

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Cannady's father, Tony, played college basketball for Bethel College.

He married WNBA player Katie Lou Samuelson on April 22, 2023.{{cite web |title=Katie Lou Samuelson's Instagram page |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CLR8y64DDbv/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/instagram/katielou33/2509053849403930351 |archive-date=December 25, 2021 |url-access=registration|website=Instagram |access-date=February 14, 2021}}{{cbignore}} Samuelson revealed on February 10, 2023, via Instagram that she and Cannady were expecting a baby,{{cite news|url=https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/sports/uconn-womens-basketball/article/katie-lou-samuelson-17777735.php#taboola-3|title=Former UConn women's basketball star Katie Lou Samuelson will welcome first child in August|website=Stamford Advocate|last=Vanoni|first=Maggie|date=10 February 2023|access-date=11 February 2023}} and their daughter was born on August 4.{{cite web |last=Bromberg |first=Lila |date=August 8, 2023 |title=Former UConn star Katie Lou Samuelson gives birth to baby girl |url=https://www.courant.com/2023/08/08/former-uconn-womens-basketball-star-katie-lou-samuelson-gives-birth-to-baby-girl/ |access-date=April 8, 2024 |work=Hartford Courant}}

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