ByJulien Burke-
Ja Morant: stats, last game & news
Position:
Point Guard
Height:
188 cm
Age:
27 years (08/10/1999)
Nationality:
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Ranking 2026-2027NBA Preseason
NBA Preseason
PointsPTS
9
#191
ReboundsREB
1.3
#455
AssistsAST
5.3
#19
Last Games
Ja Morant
| Date | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Game | League |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23:11 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 1 | - | V 98-110 @  |  NBA Preseason | |
| 13:36 | 5 | - | 5 | 3 | - | V 119-66 vs  | NBA Preseason | |
| 19:03 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 2 | - | V 123-118 vs  | NBA Preseason | |
| 29:28 | 23 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 3 | D 122-124 vs  |  NBA | |
| 28:24 | 24 | 5 | 13 | 1 | - | V 126-109 vs  | NBA | |
| 31:22 | 16 | 3 | 11 | 2 | - | D 128-121 @  | NBA | |
| 34:29 | 40 | 2 | 3 | 2 | - | D 136-139 vs  | NBA |
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Career
- 2024-2026
Memphis Grizzlies
United States
Player Profile
In the family backyard of Dalzell, South Carolina, a father who played college basketball and was a high school teammate of Ray Allen methodically shaped his son's talent. Tee Morant sculpted Ja's explosiveness and signature moves, passing down an athletic legacy in which his mother Jamie also excelled as a high school point guard before shining in college softball.
The rise of Temetrius Jamel Morant defied all expectations. A late physical developer who couldn't dunk until his senior year of high school, he still accumulated 1,679 points at Crestwood High School and earned three regional MVP titles. Despite these performances, recruiting services completely overlooked him. His fate turned through a chance discovery: a Murray State assistant coach spotted him by accident at a summer camp.
At Murray State, Morant surpassed all expectations and etched his name in NCAA history. As an outstanding sophomore, he became the first player ever to average more than 20 points and 10 assists per game, topping the national assists leaderboard. His two college seasons (2017–2019) revealed an electrifying point guard capable of spectacular dunks and natural leadership.
A former AAU teammate of Zion Williamson on the South Carolina Hornets, Morant turned his overlooked status into a launchpad to the top. His journey perfectly illustrates how perseverance and hard work can transform an unrecognized talent into a basketball phenomenon, as he continues to redefine the entire team culture in Memphis.
Honors & Championships
Ja Morant has established himself as one of the most spectacular point guards of his generation, making history as far back as his college years.
- First player in NCAA history to average 20+ points and 10+ assists in a single season (Murray State University, sophomore year)
- NCAA assists leader during the 2018–19 season
- Selected 2nd overall in the 2019 NBA Draft by the Memphis Grizzlies
- First NBA double-double on November 13, 2019, and first triple-double on February 9, 2020
- Multiple 40+ point performances in the NBA, including a personal best of 44 points
- Led the Grizzlies to their first playoff appearance in four years (2020–21)
- Averaged 17.8 points and 7.1 assists during his NBA rookie season
Awards & Individual Honors
Ja Morant cemented his name in basketball history by collecting prestigious honors from the very start of his professional career.
- NBA Rookie of the Year (2020)
- NBA All-Rookie First Team (2020)
- NBA All-Star Game starter (2022)
- NBA Most Improved Player Award (2022)
- All-NBA Team selection (2022)
- OVC Player of the Year (2019)
- Consensus first-team All-American (2019)
