Ja Morant has been absolutely insane, playing at an NBA MVP level this season and even matching the stats of best player Derrick Rose, who won the MVP award in the 2011 NBA season. Morant is a basketball genius. ball and his friends and family always knew that he would one day reach the biggest league (NBA) in the world.
Morant has an electrifying basketball playing style, even though he plays for a very small town in Ohio, his incredible dunk skills and equally impressive court vision have made him the most viral star. Not only his style but also his numbers were even more impressive during his college years, as he averaged 24.5 PPG, 10 APG, and 5.7 RPG in the NCAA Tournament.
Where did JA Morant study before making his NBA debut?
After Morant graduated from Crestwood High School, he decided to join Murray State and its basketball team, the Racers. During his sophomore year of college, Morant became the unstoppable king of the court, making the 2019 First Team All-American as a sophomore. He later also became the first player to average 20 PPG and 10 APG in a single season.
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Why did JA Morant choose to attend Murray State College?
Morant competed primarily in AAU tournaments and was even considered a two-star prospect after his high school career ended. During this time, he received no national rankings from major scouting services like Rivals, 247 Sports or ESPN, making him an unsung star.
Murray’s assistant coach, James Kane, knew of JA Morant’s star potential when he saw him at a camp hosted by Chandler Parsons’ AAU program. Due to his late entry into the camp, Morant was ignored by other universities.
Morant also received a scholarship offer from South Carolina, which he declined. joined Murray Statewho really wanted to sign it.
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When was JA Morant drafted into the NBA?
JA Morant broke into the NBA when he was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies with the second overall pick. Meanwhile, he signed a two-year contract with them in June 2019 worth $17,897,040. His first game was against the Miami Heat where he scored 14 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, a steal and a block, but ultimately lost the game.
Additionally, his stunning performance also made him the NBA Rookie of the Year this season, giving the Grizzlies this award for the second time in their history. He also received NBA All-Rookie First Team honors at the end of the season.
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