Bio

Hometown: Dalzell, South Carolina

School: Murray State

Class: Sophmore

Age: 19

Ht: 6’3″

Wt: 175

Wingspan: 6’7″

Vertical: NA

Facts to Know

Father was high school teammates with Ray Allen, Ja’s birth stopped his basketball career
Not ranked by any major recruiting site, only power 5 offer was South Carolina
8th player in NCAA tournament history with a triple double (17 pts/11 rebs/16 asts)

Athleticism

Pros

Incredible explosiveness
Large wingspan for a PG
Moves laterally very well
Blows by defenders with ease
Quick twitch moves with ball
Very smooth and well balanced

Cons

Small and skinny frame

Grade: A

NBA Skills

Pros

Great vision and unselfish style
Threat to score all over court
Multi-dimensional in transition
Makes teammates better
Has NBA range and confidence
Variety of finishing moves
Triple double machine
No glaring weakness

Cons

None

Grade: A+

Production

Pros

10 assists per game with average teammates
7.1 rebounds per 48 minutes
3 triple doubles (Led NCAA)
51 FTA per 100 FGA
24 points per game on 50% shooting
Efficient 3 point and free throw percentages
1.8 steals a game
Solid defensive rating (95.6)

Cons

None

Grade: A+

Risk

Pros

Face of franchise potential
1st team All American
Very versatile and unselfish
Polished touch around the hoop
Calm cool demeanor
Will be better playing with talent

Cons

Limited coaching and competition

Grade: A

Overall

After a highlight filled year at Murray State, Morant is bringing his talents to the NBA. His combination of quickness and freakish athleticism should make him a top-3 pick. If he is able to put on muscle while maintaining these traits, Morant has the ceiling to become the best point guard in the league. A “Point God” one might say.

Pro Comp: PG De’Arron Fox (Sacramento Kings)

Prime Destinations: MEM, NOP, NYK

OVERALL Grade: A