Privateers add dynamic wing Bobby Cannon to 2024 fall recruiting class

NEW ORLEANS – The University of New Orleans men’s basketball program added 6’9 dynamic scorer Bobby Cannon to its 2024 Fall recruiting class Wednesday morning on National Signing Day.

“Bobby is a dynamic player with a dynamic personality. He plays with great energy and passion. With his size at 6’9″ his ability to shoot the ball and spread the floor is tremendous. He has great skill level offensively handling and passing the ball beyond scoring,” said Head Coach Mark Slessinger.

“His length also gives him opportunities defensively to change a lot of shots. He has played at two great programs in North Carolina in QEA and at Forsyth Country Day. These opportunities and coaches will help prepare him for his time here at New Orleans. We are so happy to welcome him and his mother and family to the Lakefront.”

Cannon (6-10, 180), a senior at Forsyth Country Day in Lewisville, NC, averaged 11 points and 6.1 rebounds per game last season for Quality Education Academy under Head Coach Andre Gould. The versatile post player helped lead the Fighting Pharaohs to a 28-12 record on the 2022-23 season. During his sophomore year, the Winston Salem native averaged 6.5 points and 5.9 rebounds per game.

Cannon’s length, interior and perimeter scoring ability earned him a spot as one of the “NC Top 80 Scorers” according to phenomhoopreport.com. Cannon considered offers from A&T, Winthrop, Old Dominion, and East Carolina, before choosing New Orleans.

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