With that said his three point numbers at 35.3% are not terrible, and it was an improvement up from 30.7% as a freshman, but he still is not entirely comfortable as a shooter. Also, he probably has to add some weight to finish through contact. McCollum did before him. His shooting motion is a bit rigid at times and he will need more reps to become a fluid shooter, but with the other parts of his game being as strong as they are he will be given time to get this area of his game to its potential. Morant is uniquely good at passing on the run and mid-air while leaping around the rim. Morant also appears to have a rare ability to pass the ball. Temetrius Jamel « Ja » Morant, né le 10 août 1999 à Dalzell en Caroline du Sud, est un joueur américain de basket-ball. Related Content. NBA Comparison: Russell Westbrook / De’Aaron Fox. Plays tough, but he may need added strength to maintain his performance throughout an NBA season, Hasn’t faced the volume of NBA-level talent as his major conference peers. A chance to be an elite defender. Keeps his dribble live and can get to the rim at any time. 2. Biographie Carrière universitaire. With his great vision comes the desire to make plays in tight windows that may not be open, Shot is a work in progress, but not broken by any means. Morant was not ranked by most recruiting services, and although he had a promising freshman season averaging 12.7 points and 6.3 assists per game, there were not many predicting the meteoric rise in his draft stock this season. He improved year-over-year in college, but topped out at 36.3 percent this past season. All of the tools are there for Morant to be a highly successful professional, and as long as he improves his jump shot and keeps the turnovers down, he has a chance to become an all star caliber point guard. Blows by defenders in transition to score or create a wide open shot, Freakish athletic profile. In college Morant had the ball in his hands most of the game, not only creating shots on the fast break but also in the half court with a variety of moves off of the dribble. 1. At 6-foot-3, he can play well above the rim and finish with power much like Russell Westbrook does at the NBA level. 2018/19 stats: 24.5 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 10.0 apg, 1.8 spg, 0.8 bpg, 49.9 FG% (6.3/11.3), 36.3 3PT% (1.7/4.8), 81.3 FT% Player comparison: Russell Westbrook/Dennis Smith Jr. But it’s worth noting. Projections: NBC Sports Washington 3rd, NBADraft.net 2nd, Bleacher Report 2nd, Sports Illustrated 2nd, Ringer 3rd. 2019 NBA Draft Wizards Prospect Preview: Ja Morant. Weaknesses: Efficiency, Turnovers, Level of Competition, Strength. Working in his favor is the fact he was an 81 percent free throw shooter in college. He and Williamson grew up less than two hours apart and were teammates on the same AAU team, the South Carolina Hornets, in 2014-15. Morant was not ranked by most recruiting services, and although he had a promising freshman season averaging 12. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Always remains active with his hands, picking a lot of pockets when ball-handlers get loose with the ball. Understands when to elevate over the rim, has impressive hang time, and can finish with floaters. Player comparison: Russell Westbrook/Dennis Smith Jr. The worst case scenario for Morant is that he is unable to shoot the ball efficiently enough to reach an all star level, but he is still able to be a starter level point guard scoring with his athleticism and facilitating, receiving major minutes. He’s a good foul shooter so hopefully increased practice will allow for more consistent output, Slight build. Required fields are marked *. Turning the ball over is somewhat of a concern with teams looking at Morant, however any player that had the ball in his hands and was asked to make the plays that he was is going to have some bad decisions in the mix. Your email address will not be published. While his 81.3% free throw percentage is solid and gives hope to teams that he can become an efficient shooter, he shot just 39.1% on two point jump shots, adding more mystery to his shooting future. He exploded as a sophomore finishing with averages of 24.5 points and 10 assists per game, cementing himself as one of the top players in college basketball. Has a lot of responsibility at Murray State, so he’s not always putting max energy into that end, Love his humility and quiet confidence. His jump shot is the major question mark in his game, and there will need to be improvement in this area going forward for him to reach his ceiling as a professional. À l'issue de sa première saison professionnelle, il remporte le titre de NBA Rookie of the Year [1. pic.twitter.com/XyZqxh3QCt. Like Zion Williamson, the projected No. Recruiting Profile. Morant jumps off the screen for his speed and quickness with the ball as well as his leaping ability. This play shows how he can create a shot off of the dribble with a step back jumper: We’re not kidding. That suggests he has good feel for shooting the ball. His passing ability gets lost at times with the number of highlight dunks he has had, but he was arguably the best passer in college last season, and he should be a high level passer in the league. Diagnoses the help defense and delivers the ball on time from a number of different angles. Superb paint scorer. Has the leadership qualities you want in a floor general, Incredibly turnover prone. 2019 NBA Draft Wizards Prospect Preview: Ja Morant. Morant is viewed as a top three talent in the class and the Grizzlies are expected to take him at #2. Morant can pull up for a jumper, or use his athleticism to get by a defender and finish around the basket, with the sophomore projected to be able to do those at a high level as a professional. Ridiculous ability to pass guys open. His athleticism is the first thing that jumps off of the page when you look at his 44 inch vertical leap, and he used it to throw down some of the most memorable dunks of the season. Your email address will not be published. Morant was a consensus All-American and conference player of the year as a sophomore. Teammates will run the floor knowing he’ll find them. When you project his athleticism as a whole to the professional level, he will immediately be one of the best athletes in the league and his physical tools are at the top end of all players in the draft. Here is an example of his ridiculous athleticism: Ja Morant dunk show continues pic.twitter.com/n8U0Q8eB4q. One-motion shot doesn’t waste too much movement. 3.4m Followers, 403 Following, 126 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from 12 ♂️ (@jamorant) He dropped 38 against Alabama and 25 against a tough Auburn team this season, so I’m not too worried about it. Morant had a breakout season at Murray State, emerging as a mid-major diamond in the rough much like Damian Lillard and C.J. Sky-high usage, but can lose focus when playing at high speeds. Position: PG From: Murray State Class/YOB: Sophomore, Height: 6’3 Weight: 175 Wingspan: 6’7, College Basketball Top 100 Players: 2020-2021 Preseason, College Basketball Preseason Top 25: Post-Draft Deadline, Updated Top 50 College Basketball Teams and Transfer/Recruit Predictions, Early Top 50 College Basketball Teams for 2020-2021, Next-level vision and passing instincts. Strengths: Shot Creation, Passing, Speed, Quickness, Athleticism. Diagnoses the help defense and delivers the ball on time from a number of different angles. The best pure passer to come out of college in a while, Showtime playmaker in the open court. This should improve over time, and as he gets a feel for the NBA game he has the ability to protect the basketball with more efficiency. Morant will need to add strength to deal with not only finishing through contact, but the 82 game NBA season, however it will not be a major concern going forward with his open court abilities being the strongest aspect of his game. Strengths: Next-level vision and passing instincts. Il évolue au poste de meneur pour les Grizzlies de Memphis et est drafté en deuxième position de la draft 2019. School: Murray StatePosition: Point guardAge: 19 (turns 20 in August)Height: 6-3Weight: 175Wingspan: 6-7Max vertical: 44 in. Height: 6’3 Weight: 175 Wingspan: 6’7. Many of his assists did not come easy. 3. The lack of competition is always a concern with a mid major prospect, and there will no doubt be an adjustment playing against the best players in the world, however he has shown against bigger schools that he can dominate a game regardless of the competition. Top pick-and-roll playmaker in the class. The two split ways as Williamson became a super prospect, while Morant developed more slowly as a late bloomer. Breaking down the NBA potential of Ja Morant, NBA Comparison: Russell Westbrook/De’Aaron Fox, Strengths: Shot Creation, Passing, Speed, Quickness, Athleticism, Weaknesses: Efficiency, Turnovers, Level of Competition, Strength. He stands out first because of his athleticism. A blur with the ball, plus size and length, and easy bounce. Doesn’t seem affected by outside noise. The Luka/Harden/Steph step-back trey from Ja Morant (h/t @CBSSports). A triple-double threat every night. 2018/19 stats: 24.5 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 10.0 apg, 1.8 spg, 0.8 bpg, 49.9 FG% (6.3/11.3), 36.3 3PT% (1.7/4.8), 81.3 FT%. Capable of going off from deep in some games. The question is whether he can do the same in the NBA, as he may measure in a few inches shorter than Westbrook. As a defender he could struggle early on with the increased level of talent in the NBA as opposed to the college game, however he has the measurements and physical tools that should allow him to become an effective perimeter defender as a pro. His ceiling as a professional is a starter level point guard reaching an all star level, being an elite play maker both scoring and assisting teammates. It is not just his ability to finish at the rim, but his speed in the open court makes him a nightmare defensive assignment and on fast breaks he should be able to be effective from day one. He is likely to be an elite passer in the NBA. Vertical Leap: 44″. 4. He can jump and also has elite speed, however his lateral quickness also will be at the top of the league and he will have no problem getting by defenders using his quickness. Murray State’s Ja Morant puts on March Madness show in upset vs. Marquette – New York Post: 03/22/2019; MU Season Ends After Murray State’s Ja Morant’s Triple Double – 247Sports: 03/22/2019; Rising star Ja Morant to enter 2019 NBA Draft, report says – Bob Hille / Sporting News: 04/03/2019; Articles . Teammates will run the floor knowing he’ll find them. A walking poster when attacking the rim. He has shown off floaters, step backs, and a nasty crossover that translate well to getting off shots in the NBA. He will need to do a better job of picking his spots of when to go all out in the open court, or when to slow it down and play with more patience. One concern with him at this point is outside shooting. Going off from deep in some games him at this point is outside shooting Passing on the run mid-air! 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