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| No. 6 – Georgia Bulldogs | |
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| Position | Power forward |
| League | Southeastern Conference |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 10, 2005 |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | |
| College | |
Kanon Catchings (born August 10, 2005) is an American basketball player for the Georgia Bulldogs of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). He previously played for the BYU Cougars.
Early life and high school
[edit]Catchings grew up in Brownsburg, Indiana and initially attended Brownsburg High School.[1] He averaged 17.5 points and 4.8 rebounds per game as a junior.[2] After his junior year, Catchings opted to leave Brownsburg to join the Overtime Elite league as a non-professional player for team Cold Hearts in order to preserve his collegiate eligibility.[3] He averaged 14.4 points and 5.7 rebounds per game during the regular season.[4]
Catchings was rated a four-star recruit and initially committed to play college basketball at Purdue during his sophomore year over offers from Butler, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio State, and Cincinnati.[5] After his senior year, he requested a release from his National Letter of Intent (NLI) and reopened his recruitment.[6] Catchings later committed to play at BYU after considering Florida State and NC State.[7]
College career
[edit]Catchings enrolled at Brigham Young University in June 2024 in order to take part in the Cougars' summer practices.[8] He averaged 7.2 points and 2.2 rebounds per game as a freshman, helping the Cougars reach the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Following the season he opted to transfer to Georgia.[9] Catchings averaged 11.6 points and 4.8 rebounds per game as a sophomore.[10]
Personal life
[edit]Catchings is the nephew of Naismith Hall of Famer Tamika Catchings. His mother, Tauja, played college basketball at Illinois and professionally overseas.[11] Catchings' grandfather, Harvey Catchings, played 11 seasons in the NBA.[12]
References
[edit]- ↑ Calabro, Dave (January 13, 2023). "'It would mean a lot': Brownsburg's Catchings focused on leading Bulldogs to title". WTHR.com. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ↑ "How BYU hoops landed top recruits Kanon Catchings, Egor Demin". Deseret News. July 19, 2024. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- ↑ "Kanon Catchings leaving Brownsburg for Overtime Elite, still committed to Purdue". Indianapolis Star. July 13, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ↑ Jellison, Dub (April 16, 2024). "Kanon Catchings, Gicarri Harris rise in final 2024 Rivals150 rankings". Rivals.com. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- ↑ "Purdue basketball recruiting: Kanon Catchings joins 2024 class". Indianapolis Star. September 3, 2022. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ↑ Borzello, Jeff (June 6, 2024). "Purdue signee Kanon Catchings reopens recruitment". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ↑ Givony, Jonathan (June 18, 2024). "Kanon Catchings, projected 2025 1st-round pick, commits to BYU". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ↑ Lundquist, Casey (June 23, 2024). "New BYU Signee Kanon Catchings Has Arrived in Provo". SI.com. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- ↑ "Kanon Catchings Inks With Bulldogs". Georgia Bulldogs. May 12, 2025. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
- ↑ Pascuzzi, Zach (April 7, 2026). "Georgia men's basketball forward Kanon Catchings announces return for 2026-27 season". The Red & Black. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
- ↑ "Matt Painter first to offer Kanon Catchings". Journal & Courier. June 17, 2022. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- ↑ Laisley, Alec (June 22, 2022). "2024 in-state wing Kanon Catchings visiting Indiana". Rivals.com. Retrieved October 10, 2024.