Kanon Catchings
Updated on 3/20/26. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-9
Weight: 205
College: Georgia
Classification: Sophomore
Birthdate: 8/10/2005
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Decent shooter
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Adequate playmaker for his size
Fairly solid defender
Good athlete
Cons:
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Inconsistent shooter
Can display spotty shot selection
Needs to improve his free throw shooting
Not an elite rebounder
Can be undisciplined defensively
Summary:
Kanon Catchings is a very athletic, energetic forward that will play at BYU. He is a sharpshooter that can finish plays above the rim, and he is a rangy defender that can cover plenty of ground. He will need to be more consistent in games, but he is a skilled, two-way wing that could end up being selected in the 2026 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
ESPN’s Article on Catchings Committing To BYU
YouTube’s Highlights of the 11-28-24 BYU-Ole Miss Game via 24 BD Hours
Games Scouted:
2/22/24 Cold Hearts vs. Jelly Fam
12/3/24 BYU vs. Providence
1/28/24 BYU vs. Baylor
3/19/26 Georgia vs. Saint Louis
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