| Free agent | |
|---|---|
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (1994-01-07)January 7, 1994 (age 31) Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Cheyenne Mountain (Colorado Springs, Colorado) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 2017:undrafted |
| Playing career | 2017–present |
| Career history | |
| 2017 | Salon Vilpas Vikings |
| 2017–2018 | Brno |
| 2018 | Hunan Jinjian Rice Industry |
| 2018–2022 | Iowa Wolves |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Canyon Barry (born January 7, 1994) is an American professionalbasketball player who last played for theIowa Wolves of theNBA G League. Barry also represents the United States inFIBA 3x3 basketball competition. He is the son ofLynn Norenberg Barry andRick Barry, aBasketball Hall of Fame inductee.
He played college basketball for three years at theCollege of Charleston inCharleston, South Carolina, as well as one year at theUniversity of Florida inGainesville, Florida. As aredshirt junior at the College of Charleston, Barry averaged a team-high 19.7 points per game.[1] Following that season, Barry graduated from the College of Charleston Honors College with a bachelor's degree in physics.[2] On May 9, 2016, he announced his transfer to theUniversity of Florida as an immediately-eligible graduate transfer studyingnuclear engineering.[3]
He is most notable for this free-throw shooting, as he shoots "granny style," a method his father popularized during his career.[4] Barry had a .883 free throw percentage as a senior.[5] He set aFlorida Gators men's basketball school record for consecutive free throws, surpassingTaurean Green's streak of 37 on February 11, 2017.[6] His streak ended at 42 on February 14 on a night when he posted a season-high 30 points againstAuburn.[7] He earnedNCAA Division I Men's Basketball Academic All-American of the Year recognition in 2017.[8]
After going undrafted in the2017 NBA draft, Barry joined theNew York Knicks in theNBA Summer League on June 23, 2017.[9]
On August 16, 2017, Barry signed with Finnish clubSalon Vilpas Vikings for the 2017–18 season.[10]
On December 9, 2017, Barry signed withBrno of the CzechNational Basketball League (NBL).[11]
On October 13, 2018, Barry was signed and then waived by theMinnesota Timberwolves.[12] He was added to theIowa Wolves opening night roster.[13] During the 2020–21 season, Barry averaged 12.9 points and 3.4 rebounds per game.[14]
