On Wednesday, the Timberwolves signed point guard Isaiah Canaan to a 10-day contract. Unfamiliar with Canaan? Hopefully this helps.
What’s His Name?
Isaiah Canaan (pronounced KAY-nin)
Where Is He From?
Canaan, 27, was born in Biloxi, Mississippi. He attended Murray State University from 2009-13 and was a scoring machine. In his senior season, he averaged 21.8 points per game and was named the Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year for the second-straight season.
A few fun facts about Biloxi, Mississippi:
- Jessica Alba lived in Biloxi while her father was at Keesler Air Force Base.