Scouting Report: Ja Morant, Murray State

Height: 6'3"

Weight: 175lbs

Class: Sophomore

School: Murray State

STRENGTHS

• One-man offensive dynamo whose all-around on-court production has been compared to that of Russell Westbrook
• Plays more like a combo guard, but always looking to set up teammates, evidenced by his NCAA-leading 10+ assists per game
• Will attack the rim without abandon, either blowing past defenders who stand in his way, if not posterizing them with his violent dunking style
• Ability to hit three-point shot has shown continued improvement, now creeping over making 35% of his attempts

WEAKNESSES

• Will be “red-flagged” because of his just-under-optimal height (6’3) and thin frame (listed at only 175lbs)
• Averaging over five turnovers per game, which could be explained because he’s a one-man offensive show, but will it still raise some eyebrows
• While the mechanics of his jump shot are sound, he’s still not a consistently reliable jump-shooter
• Despite his overall stat production, playing at Murray State will lead some scouts to question the quality of his competition