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Ja Morant
Temetrius Jamel "Ja" Morant (born August 10, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Murray State Racers, where he was a consensus first-team All-American as a sophomore in 2019. He was selected by the Grizzlies with the second overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft. The Dalzell, South Carolina native and son of former basketball player Tee Morant was only lightly recruited by NCAA Division I programs and unranked by recruiting services; this was despite having been named All-Region Most Valuable Player three times and earning All-State honors at Crestwood High School in Sumter, South Carolina. However, he made an immediate impact at Murray State, earning first-team all-conference honors in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) as a freshman. Morant had a breakout sophomore season, which saw him win OVC Player of the Year and lead the NCAA in assists. As a sophomore, he also became the first player in NCAA history to average at least 20 points and 10 assists per game in a single season.
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1999-08-10
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Dalzell,_South_Carolina
Nationality
American
Height
1.905
Education
Murray_State_Racers_men's_basketball
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Ja Morant addresses his future with Grizzlies

Ja Morant has made it clear that he is happy with the Memphis Grizzlies and that he is definitely open to committing long-term to the franchise. Morant, who was taken at No. 2 in the 2019 NBA draft, has quickly established himself as one of the best players in the NBA and the Grizzlies see him as a franchise player and someone who they want to build around.
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Ja Morant kept his offseason work in the dark. There were zero hints on what he was working, and when he was asked what it was, he’d say something along the lines of “everything.”. Then media day came along, and without a question prompted, Memphis Grizzlies Executive Vice...
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Even after a series loss to the Golden State Warriors, Ja Morant wasn't bleak when speaking about his long-term future in Memphis. In exit interviews Sunday afternoon, the young star happily confirmed his loyalty to the team and was quick to call the city "home":. "I’m definitely happy to be...
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Intriguing offseason awaits Memphis Grizzlies with NBA Draft, free agents, Ja Morant extension

The Memphis Grizzlies had one of their best and most entertaining NBA seasons after finishing 56-26 and losing in the second round of the Western Conference semifinals. Now comes the challenge of what to do next. The Grizzlies are positioned to either allow their young core to grow organically while paying to keep it together, or they can go star-hunting and package admirable assets.
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