Juwan Morgan

Juwan Morgan
Morgan with Indiana in 2017
No. 0 – Budućnost VOLI
PositionPower forward
LeagueABA League
Personal information
Born (1997-04-17) April 17, 1997 (age 27)
Landstuhl, Germany
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight232 lb (105 kg)
Career information
High schoolWaynesville
(Waynesville, Missouri)
CollegeIndiana (2015–2019)
NBA draft2019: undrafted
Playing career2019–present
Career history
2019Salt Lake City Stars
2019–2021Utah Jazz
2019–2020→Salt Lake City Stars
2021Maine Celtics
2021–2022Toronto Raptors
2022Maine Celtics
2022Boston Celtics
2022–2023Ontario Clippers
2023–2024Runa Basket Moscow
2024Zenit Saint Petersburg
2024–presentBuducnost Voli
Career highlights and awards
  • Third-team All-Big Ten (2019)
  • Second-team All-Big Ten (2018)
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Juwan Christopher Morgan (born April 17, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for Budućnost VOLI of the ABA League. He played college basketball for the Indiana Hoosiers.

Early life

Morgan is the son of Darren and Lynn Morgan, both who had served in the United States Army. He grew up playing football as a wide receiver and quarterback. By the time he was 13, Morgan was 6'3 and began to focus more on basketball. He joined AAU squad MOKAN Basketball, based in Kansas City, Missouri. Morgan became a star player at Waynesville High School.[1] As a junior, Morgan earned Springfield News-Leader's postseason team and the American Family All-USA Ozarks honors. He was a Rivals.com four-star recruit and was the 16th ranked power forward in his class. On September 10, 2014, Morgan verbally committed to play college basketball at Indiana University,[2] choosing the Hoosiers over the likes of Vanderbilt University and Creighton University, among others.[3]

College career

Morgan averaged 2.4 points and 2.1 rebounds per game as a freshman. He improved his averages to 7.7 points and 5.6 rebounds per game as a sophomore. Morgan was forced to play many minutes at the center position as a junior due to a season-ending injury to De’Ron Davis.[4] Morgan scored a then career-high 28 points on November 22, 2017, in an 87–70 win over Arkansas State.[5] On December 16, Morgan recorded 34 points and 11 rebounds in an 80–77 overtime win over Notre Dame in the Crossroads Classic. He was named NBCSports.com National Player of the Week as well as Big Ten Conference Player of the Week.[6] Morgan was named to the Second Team All-Big Ten by the coaches and media.[7] He averaged 16.5 points and 7.4 rebounds per game as a junior. After the season Morgan declared for the 2018 NBA draft but did not hire an agent and ultimately opted to return to school.[8]

In the offseason before his senior season, Morgan received the “Off-season Champions” Award for his work in the conditioning program.[4] He was named to the Preseason All-Big Ten team.[9]

In Morgan's senior year he was named the USBWA Oscar Robertson National Player of the week on December 17, the Big Ten Player of the Week, Preseason All Big Ten, and is Ranked 7th best senior by ESPN.com.[10]

Professional career

Salt Lake City Stars (2019)

After going undrafted in the 2019 NBA draft, Morgan was named in the Utah Jazz mini-camp roster for 2019 NBA Summer League.[11] On August 21, 2019, Morgan signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Jazz.[12] He was waived in the preseason, on October 17, 2019,[13] then added to the roster of their NBA G League affiliate, the Salt Lake City Stars[14] and opening night roster[15]

Utah Jazz (2019–2021)

On November 21, 2019, Morgan signed a two-way contract with the Utah Jazz, spending the rest of the season with the Jazz and the Salt Lake City Stars.[16] On December 1, 2020, he re-signed with the Jazz.[17]

Maine Celtics (2021)

On September 28, 2021, Morgan signed with the Boston Celtics.[18] However, he was waived on October 16.[19] On October 23, Morgan signed with the Maine Celtics.[20] In 13 games, he averaged 12.6 points on .559/.388/.867 shooting, 7.0 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 31.6 minutes per game.[21]

Toronto Raptors (2021–2022)

On December 22, 2021, Morgan signed a 10-day contract with the Toronto Raptors.[22][21]

Boston / Maine Celtics (2022)

On January 1, 2022, Morgan was reacquired by the Maine Celtics after his 10-day contract expired.[23] On March 28, he signed a 10-day contract with the Boston Celtics.[24] On April 9, he signed a multi-year deal with the Celtics, allowing him to play through the playoffs.[25] The Celtics reached the 2022 NBA Finals, but lost to the Golden State Warriors in 6 games.

On July 9, 2022, Morgan was traded, alongside Nik Stauskas, Aaron Nesmith, Malik Fitts, Daniel Theis and a 2023 first-round pick, to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for Malcolm Brogdon.[26] On July 14, Morgan was waived by the Pacers.[27]

Ontario Clippers (2022–2023)

On September 24, 2022, Morgan signed with the Los Angeles Clippers, but was released 12 days later on October 4.[28] On October 24, he joined the Ontario Clippers training camp roster.[29]

Runa Basket Moscow (2023–present)

On September 11, 2023, Morgan signed with Runa Basket Moscow of the VTB United League.[30]

Career statistics

Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

NBA

Regular season

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2019–20 Utah 21 0 6.4 .577 .375 .750 1.4 .3 .0 .1 1.7
2020–21 Utah 29 0 5.1 .467 .308 .429 1.0 .3 .1 .0 1.2
2021–22 Toronto 1 0 27.0 .667 .500 — 4.0 1.0 .0 .0 5.0
2021–22 Boston 1 0 4.0 — — — .0 .0 .0 .0 .0
Career 52 0 6.0 .525 .348 .545 1.2 .3 .1 .1 1.5

Playoffs

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2020 Utah 7 2 12.4 .250 .200 .333 3.0 .7 .3 .0 1.4
2021 Utah 2 0 3.0 — — — 1.0 .5 .0 .0 1.4
2022 Boston 9 0 1.7 .000 .000 .500 .3 .0 .0 .0 .1
Career 18 2 5.9 .231 .182 .375 1.4 .3 .1 .0 .6

References

  1. ^ Osterman, Zach (December 15, 2017). "Juwan Morgan becoming the player IU basketball needs for its present and its future". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
  2. ^ "Waynesville's Juwan Morgan: Indiana-bound". Springfield News-Leader. September 10, 2014. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
  3. ^ "Recruit Juwan Morgan picks Indiana University basketball".
  4. ^ a b Davis, Tom (July 31, 2018). "Indiana Hoosiers' best player is also demonstrating that he is their hardest worker". The News-Sentinel. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
  5. ^ Hutchens, Terry (November 22, 2017). "Morgan's hustle play and career-high 28 points lead IU over Arkansas State". The Herald Bulletin. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
  6. ^ "Juwan Morgan Named National and Big Ten Player of the Week". Indiana Hoosiers. December 18, 2017. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
  7. ^ "View the 2017-18 All-Big Ten Men's Basketball Team". Big Ten Network. Retrieved June 5, 2018.
  8. ^ Osterman, Zach (May 29, 2018). "Insider: Juwan Morgan's return means raised expectations for IU basketball". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
  9. ^ "Big Ten Men's Basketball Basketball Preseason Honors Announced". BigTen.org. CBS Interactive. October 11, 2018. Archived from the original on October 15, 2018. Retrieved October 15, 2018.
  10. ^ "Juwan Morgan - Men's Basketball". Indiana University Athletics. Retrieved March 20, 2019.
  11. ^ "Jazz Announce Mini-Camp Roster for 2019 Summer League". NBA.com. June 27, 2019. Retrieved June 27, 2019.
  12. ^ "We have signed Trevon Bluiett and Juwan Morgan". Utah Jazz on Twitter. August 21, 2019. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
  13. ^ "Jazz waive Kyle Collinsworth and Juwan Morgan". NBA.com. October 17, 2019. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
  14. ^ "Stars Finalize Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. October 29, 2019. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
  15. ^ "Stars Finalize Opening Night Roster". NBA.com. November 8, 2019. Retrieved November 8, 2019.
  16. ^ "Utah Jazz sign Juwan Morgan". NBA.com. November 21, 2019. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
  17. ^ "Jazz Announce 2020-21 training camp roster". NBA.com. December 1, 2019. Retrieved December 8, 2019.
  18. ^ "Boston Celtics Announce 2021-22 Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. September 28, 2021. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
  19. ^ Adams, Luke (October 16, 2021). "Celtics Release Ryan Arcidiacono, Juwan Morgan". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
  20. ^ "Celtics Acquire Two In Draft, Announce Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. October 23, 2021. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
  21. ^ a b Adams, Luke (December 21, 2021). "Raptors To Sign Brandon Goodwin, Juwan Morgan; Gary Trent Jr. In Protocols". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
  22. ^ Adams, Luke (December 23, 2021). "Raptors Complete Three 10-Day Signings". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
  23. ^ "2021-22 NBA G League Transactions". gleague.nba.com. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
  24. ^ Boston, Evans (March 28, 2022). "Juwan Morgan Signs 10-Day Contract With Boston Celtics". NBA.com. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
  25. ^ Hill, Arthur (April 10, 2022). "Juwan Morgan Signs Multi-Year Deal With Celtics". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
  26. ^ "Pacers Announce Trade With Boston Celtics". NBA. July 9, 2022. Retrieved July 11, 2022.
  27. ^ "Pacers Waive Four Players". NBA.com.
  28. ^ "Clippers re-sign Malik Fitts, add Nate Darling, release three others". Clips Nation. October 5, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
  29. ^ "Ontario Clippers Announce Training Camp Roster for 2022-23 NBA G League Season". oursportscentral.com. October 24, 2022. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
  30. ^ "Bako in UNICS, B.J. Johnson joined PARMA, Hawkins will play in Samara, Cebasek is going to MINSK. The VTB League teams full-filled their rosters". VTB-League.com. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
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