Ja Morant, Murray State
Draft Prospect Outlook
Strengths:
Elite athlete; crafty passer using either hand; quick and explosive off the attack, especially in transition; excellent ball-handler in traffic; finishes around the rim with either hand
Weaknesses:
Often tries to push the limits of his passing by forcing the issue; needs to add weight to avoid being pushed around by more physical defenders in the NBA; skinny frame could limit his defensive versatility
Deeper Dive:
• Pro comparison: More athletic Mike Conley
• Combine: Only participated in interviews, no measurements or on-court testing
• Led college basketball in assists as a sophomore
• Only NCAA player ever to average at least 20 points and 10 assists per game in a single season since assists were tracked beginning in 1983