2015-16 Men's Basketball Roster
Biography
Became a rebounding force as a junior in 2013-14, finishing second on the team in rebounding and grabbing 19 in an Atlantic 10 championship game against Dayton... Came into his own as a sophomore in 2012-13, finishing second on the team and tenth in the Atlantic 10 in rebounding... Notched four doubles-doubles as a sophomore... A powerful forward who gives the Rams a presence in the front court...Played at Brimmer and May School in 2010-11 after a year at Tilton Prep...Rated as one of the ten most exciting players to watch in New England in 2010-11...Led Tilton to 2009 NEPSAC Class B title.
As a Redshirt Senior (2015-2016)
• Appeared in 21 games at center for the Rams in 2015-2016.
• Averaging 1.0 ppg and 2.0 rpg.
• Recorded fifth career double-double with 12 points and ten rebounds vs. FDU (11/21/15).
As a Junior (2013-14)
• Appeared in 25 games at center for the Rams, starting six.
• Averaged 3.0 ppg and 6.2 rpg, second best on team.
• Also had six steals and 26 blocks, second best on squad.
• Pulled down a career-high 19 rebounds, to go with seven points, in opening round win over George Mason at the Atlantic 10 championship (3/12/14).
• His 19 rebounds were the second most in an Atlantic 10 championship game in conference history.
• Followed that game with ten rebounds in second round loss to Dayton (3/13/14).
• Notched his first double-double of the year with 12 points and 16 rebounds against George Washington (3/8/14).
• Tied his then career-high with the 16 rebounds.
• Scored eight points and grabbed two rebounds in win over Lehigh (11/15/13).
• Finished with seven points and a season-high 11 rebounds against Richmond (1/11/14).
• Scored five points and added six rebounds and two blocks at Saint Joseph's (2/22/14).
• Grabbed eleven rebounds and matched his career-high with four blocks against La Salle (3/1/14).
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As a Sophomore (2012-13)
• Appeared in all 31 games at center for the Rams, starting 20.
• Averaged 6.0 ppg and 7.0 rpg.
• Led team with 28 blocks and was second on squad, and tenth in the Atlantic 10, in rebounding.
• Shot 55.1% (86-156) from the field.
• Scored a career-high 18 points, shooting 8-for-10 from the field, and added a career-best four blocks against Manhattan (11/29/12).
• Followed that game with ten points and nine rebounds in 13 minutes at Harvard (12/1/12).
• Pulled down a career-best 16 rebounds and added 15 points for his first career double-double in the St. John's game (12/8/12).
• Notched his second career double-double in the next game, a win over Princeton (12/15/12) where he scored 12 points and added 15 rebounds.
• Recorded his third career double-double with 15 points and ten rebounds at Ole Miss (1/4/13).
• Picked up his fourth double-double with 14 points and 15 rebounds at Saint Joseph's (3/3/13).
• Finished with 14 points, eight rebounds and two blocks at Lehigh (12/4/12).
• Scored 12 points and grabbed eight rebounds in the win over Duquesne (1/9/13).
• Grabbed 14 rebounds and added six points against Saint Joseph's (1/30/13).
• Pulled down 13 rebounds and added six points in the UMass game (1/13/13).
• Netted four points and pulled down seven rebounds versus Fairfield (11/20/12).
• Scored seven points, grabbed 14 rebounds and blocked three shots in the win over Monmouth (12/31/12).
• Finished with eight points and ten rebounds at Xavier (2/13/13).
• Netted seven points and grabbed eight rebounds in the win over Rhode Island (1/26/13).
As a Freshman (2011-12)
• Appeared in 26 games at center for the Rams in 2011-12 (missed three games with an injury), starting one.
• Averaged 1.6 ppg and 2.1 rpg.
• Netted seven points and pulled down ten rebounds, both season highs, at St. Bonaventure (1/21/12).
• Scored five points and grabbed a season-best six rebounds at Manhattan (12/7/11)..
• Matched his season-high with six rebounds in the win over Texas State (12/22/11).
• Netted five points and added three rebounds at Duquesne (2/15/12).
Before Fordham
• Attended Brimmer and May School in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, where he played with former Fordham teammates Jake and Jared Fay.
• Played for head coach Greg Kristof at Brimmer and May.
• Rated as one of the ten most exciting players to watch in New England by highschoolhoops.com, checking in at number six for his dunking and rebounding ability.
• Also ranked 16th in New England by the New England Recruiting Report.
• Prior to Brimmer and May, attended Tilton Prep in 2009-10.
• Helped lead the Rams to their third straight New England Prep School Athletic Conference (NEPSAC) Class B title in March of 2009 and an appearance in the National Prep Championship Tournament.
• Named Third Team All-NEPSAC Class B East.
• Started his high school career at St. John's Prep High School in Danvers, Mass., where he played with Notre Dame-bound swingman Pat Connaughton.
• Played for the Mass Rivals AAU team.
• Named to the Young Theodore Ryken Scholars of America.
Personal
• Son of Jayne and Sean Canty.
• Has a younger sister, Jaclyn.
Major
• Sociology (undergrad)/Information Systems (grad).
Statistics
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Historical Player Information
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2011-12Freshman
Forward
6'9"
230 lbs
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2012-13Sophomore
Center
6'9"
230 lbs
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2013-14Junior
Center
6'9"
230 lbs
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2014-15Senior
Center
6'9"
240 lbs
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2015-16Graduate Student
Center
6'9"
240 lbs