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{{Short description|American basketball player}}
{{Short description|American basketball player (born 1995)}}
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{{Infobox basketball biography
{{Infobox basketball biography
| name = Jaylen Morris
| name = Jaylen Morris
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| height_in = 5
| height_in = 5
| weight_lb = 185
| weight_lb = 185
| league = [[NBA G League]]
| league =
| team = Raptors 905
| team =
| number = 3
| number =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1995|9|19}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1995|9|19}}
| birth_place = [[Amherst, New York]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Amherst, New York]], U.S.
| high_school = St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute <br/>([[Buffalo, New York]])
| high_school = [[St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute]] <br/>([[Buffalo, New York]])
| college = [[Molloy Lions men's basketball|Molloy]] (2013–2017)
| college = [[Molloy Lions men's basketball|Molloy]] (2013–2017)
| draft_year = 2017
| draft_year = 2017
| career_start = 2017
| career_start = 2017
| career_end = 2023
| coach_start = 2024
| years1 = [[2017–18 NBA G League season|2017–2018]]
| years1 = [[2017–18 NBA G League season|2017–2018]]
| team1 = [[Erie BayHawks (2017–2019)|Erie BayHawks]]
| team1 = [[Erie BayHawks (2017–2019)|Erie BayHawks]]
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| years11 = [[2021–22 NBA G League season|2022]]
| years11 = [[2021–22 NBA G League season|2022]]
| team11 = Austin Spurs
| team11 = Austin Spurs
| years12 = [[2023–24 NBA G League season|2023]]–present
| years12 = [[2023–24 NBA G League season|2023]]
| team12 = [[Raptors 905]]
| team12 = [[Raptors 905]]
| cyears1 = 2024–present
| cteam1 = [[Daemen University]] (assistant)
| highlights =
| highlights =
* [[Molloy University|Molloy]] Athletics Hall of Fame (2024)
* First-team All-[[East Coast Conference|ECC]] (2017)
* First-team All-[[East Coast Conference|ECC]] (2017)
* Third-team All-ECC (2016)
* Third-team All-ECC (2016)
}}
}}


'''Jaylen Morris''' (born September 19, 1995) is an American professional [[basketball]] player for the [[Raptors 905]] of the [[NBA G League]]. He played [[college basketball]] for [[Molloy College]] in the [[NCAA Division II]].
'''Jaylen Morris''' (born September 19, 1995) is an American former professional [[basketball]] player who last played for [[Raptors 905]] of the [[NBA G League]]. He played [[college basketball]] for [[Molloy College]] in [[NCAA Division II]].

He is currently an assistant coach for [[Daemen University]], and a trainer at [[Darren Fenn]]'s XGen Elite basketball academy in [[West Seneca]].


==Early life and college career==
==Early life and college career==
Morris had previously gone to high school at St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute in [[Buffalo, New York]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Former St. Joe's basketball player Jaylen Morris signs 10-day deal with Atlanta Hawks|url=http://buffalonews.com/2018/02/28/former-st-joes-basketball-player-jaylen-morris-signs-10-day-deal-with-atlanta-hawks/|website=buffalonews.com|date=February 28, 2018}}</ref> During his senior year there, he was an honorable mention for the All-Western New York team and named Mr. Defense for having the best defensive abilities of the state that year.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jaylen Morris and his unlikely climb to the NBA|url=https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2018/3/13/17112656/jaylen-morris-unlikely-climb-nba-atlanta-hawks|website=PeachtreeHoops.com|date=13 March 2018}}</ref> However, with no scholarships from major schools, he decided to go to [[Molloy College]], where his father Patrick is an assistant coach for the basketball team.<ref>{{cite web|title=St. Joe's grad Jaylen Morris takes unusual road to the NBA|url=http://buffalonews.com/2018/03/02/st-joes-grad-jaylen-morris-takes-unusual-road-to-the-nba/|website=TheBuffaloNews.com|date=March 2, 2018}}</ref> During his first two years at Molloy College, Morris provided decent numbers for the Lions, with his sophomore season having him be an [[East Coast Conference]] All-Conference Honorable Mention.<ref>{{cite journal|title=Hooker, Beverly, and Reyes Headline ECC Men's Basketball All-Conference Awards|url=http://www.eccsports.org/sports/mbkb/2014-15/releases/030415_mbb_allconf|website=ECCsports.org|language=en|date=March 4, 2015}}</ref> Starting in his junior and senior seasons, Morris would grow into more of a star player for the college, with him being named a member for both the All-ECC Third-team and All-Met Second-team in his junior year,<ref>{{cite web|title=Morris Named All-Met Second Teamer by MBWA|url=http://www.molloylions.com/news/2016/4/8/mens-basketball-morris-named-all-met-second-teamer-by-mbwa.aspx?path=mbball|website=molloylions.com|language=en}}</ref> as well as a member of the All-ECC First-team in his senior year of college.<ref>{{cite journal|title=Former Molloy Standout Jaylen Morris Signs 10 Day Contract with Atlanta Hawks|url=http://www.eccsports.org/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/022818_morris_nba|website=eccsports.org|language=en|date=February 28, 2018}}</ref> During his senior year, he became the second-highest scorer for the team, averaging 19.9 points per game during his senior season.
Morris attended high school at [[St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute]] in [[Buffalo, New York]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Former St. Joe's basketball player Jaylen Morris signs 10-day deal with Atlanta Hawks|url=http://buffalonews.com/2018/02/28/former-st-joes-basketball-player-jaylen-morris-signs-10-day-deal-with-atlanta-hawks/|website=buffalonews.com|date=February 28, 2018}}</ref> During his senior year, he was an honorable mention for the All-Western New York team and named Mr. Defense for being the best defensive player in New York State.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jaylen Morris and his unlikely climb to the NBA|url=https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2018/3/13/17112656/jaylen-morris-unlikely-climb-nba-atlanta-hawks|website=PeachtreeHoops.com|date=13 March 2018}}</ref> With no scholarship offers, he decided to go to [[Molloy College]] where his father Patrick was assistant coach.<ref>{{cite web|title=St. Joe's grad Jaylen Morris takes unusual road to the NBA|url=http://buffalonews.com/2018/03/02/st-joes-grad-jaylen-morris-takes-unusual-road-to-the-nba/|website=TheBuffaloNews.com|date=March 2, 2018}}</ref>
Following his sophomore year at Molloy College, Morris received an [[East Coast Conference]] All-Conference Honorable Mention.<ref>{{cite journal|title=Hooker, Beverly, and Reyes Headline ECC Men's Basketball All-Conference Awards|url=http://www.eccsports.org/sports/mbkb/2014-15/releases/030415_mbb_allconf|website=ECCsports.org|language=en|date=March 4, 2015|access-date=April 4, 2018|archive-date=April 5, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180405024627/http://www.eccsports.org/sports/mbkb/2014-15/releases/030415_mbb_allconf|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was named to the All-ECC Third-team and All-Met Second-team following his junior year,<ref>{{cite web|title=Morris Named All-Met Second Teamer by MBWA|url=http://www.molloylions.com/news/2016/4/8/mens-basketball-morris-named-all-met-second-teamer-by-mbwa.aspx?path=mbball|website=molloylions.com|language=en}}</ref> Morris received All-ECC First-team honors following his senior year.<ref>{{cite journal|title=Former Molloy Standout Jaylen Morris Signs 10 Day Contract with Atlanta Hawks|url=http://www.eccsports.org/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/022818_morris_nba|website=eccsports.org|language=en|date=February 28, 2018|access-date=April 4, 2018|archive-date=April 5, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180405090321/http://www.eccsports.org/sports/mbkb/2017-18/releases/022818_morris_nba|url-status=dead}}</ref> During his senior season, he became the second-highest scorer for the team, averaging 19.9 points per game.


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===Erie BayHawks (2017–2018)===
===Erie BayHawks (2017–2018)===
After going undrafted in the [[2017 NBA draft]], Morris would pay $150 to work out with the [[Long Island Nets]]. His workout there would lead to him getting drafted by the [[Erie BayHawks (2017–)|Erie BayHawks]] in the [[2017 NBA G League Draft]] in the second round as the 41st overall pick that year.<ref>{{cite web|title=Morris Selected by Erie BayHawks in NBA G-League Draft - Molloy College|url=http://www.molloylions.com/news/2017/10/24/mens-basketball-morris-selected-by-erie-bayhawks-in-nba-g-legue-draft.aspx|website=molloylions.com|language=en}}</ref>
After going undrafted in the [[2017 NBA draft]], Morris worked out with the [[Long Island Nets]], leading to him being drafted 41st overall in the [[2017 NBA G League Draft]] by the [[Erie BayHawks (2017–)|Erie BayHawks]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Morris Selected by Erie BayHawks in NBA G-League Draft - Molloy College|url=http://www.molloylions.com/news/2017/10/24/mens-basketball-morris-selected-by-erie-bayhawks-in-nba-g-legue-draft.aspx|website=molloylions.com|language=en}}</ref>


===Atlanta Hawks (2018)===
===Atlanta Hawks (2018)===
On February 28, 2018, after multiple successful games from Morris with the BayHawks, he signed a 10-day contract with the [[Atlanta Hawks]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Hawks Sign Erie Guard Jaylen Morris|url=http://www.nba.com/hawks/news/hawks-sign-erie-guard-jaylen-morris|date=February 28, 2018|work=NBA.com|access-date=February 28, 2018}}</ref> Morris made his NBA debut that same day in a 107–102 win over the [[Indiana Pacers]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Schroder helps Hawks hold off late Pacers' comeback attempt|url=http://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975661|access-date=March 1, 2018|agency=Associated Press|work=ESPN.com|date=February 28, 2018}}</ref> In his debut, Morris recorded 2 points and 2 rebounds in 11 minutes of action. After his first 10-day contract expired, he signed a second 10-day contract with the Hawks on March 11, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hawks Sign Jaylen Morris To Second 10-Day Contract|url=http://www.nba.com/hawks/news/hawks-sign-jaylen-morris-second-10-day-contract|website=NBA.com|access-date=March 13, 2018}}</ref> During that night's game, he would end up injuring his ankle, thus sidelining him for up to two weeks.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hawks Sign Jaylen Morris For Rest Of Season|url=https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2018/03/hawks-signing-jaylen-morris-for-the-rest-of-the-season.html|website=HoopsRumors.com}}</ref> Despite the injury, Morris would ultimately sign with the Hawks for the rest of the season on March 21.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hawks Sign Jaylen Morris To Multi-Year Contract|url=http://www.nba.com/hawks/news/hawks-sign-jaylen-morris-multi-year-contract|website=NBA.com|date=March 21, 2018|access-date=April 4, 2018|language=en}}</ref> He was waived on July 19, 2018.<ref>{{cite web |title=Hawks Request Waivers On Jaylen Morris |url=https://www.nba.com/hawks/news/hawks-request-waivers-jaylen-morris |website=NBA.com |access-date=July 26, 2018 |date=July 19, 2018}}</ref>
On February 28, 2018, he signed a 10-day contract with the [[Atlanta Hawks]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Hawks Sign Erie Guard Jaylen Morris|url=http://www.nba.com/hawks/news/hawks-sign-erie-guard-jaylen-morris|date=February 28, 2018|work=NBA.com|access-date=February 28, 2018}}</ref> Morris made his NBA debut that same day in a 107–102 win over the [[Indiana Pacers]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Schroder helps Hawks hold off late Pacers' comeback attempt|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400975661|access-date=March 1, 2018|agency=Associated Press|work=ESPN.com|date=February 28, 2018}}</ref> In his debut, Morris recorded 2 points and 2 rebounds in 11 minutes of action. After his initial 10-day contract expired, he signed a second 10-day contract with the Hawks on March 11, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hawks Sign Jaylen Morris To Second 10-Day Contract|url=http://www.nba.com/hawks/news/hawks-sign-jaylen-morris-second-10-day-contract|website=NBA.com|access-date=March 13, 2018}}</ref> During that night's game, he would end up injuring his ankle.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hawks Sign Jaylen Morris For Rest Of Season|url=https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2018/03/hawks-signing-jaylen-morris-for-the-rest-of-the-season.html|website=HoopsRumors.com}}</ref> Despite the injury, Morris would ultimately sign with the Hawks for the rest of the season on March 21, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hawks Sign Jaylen Morris To Multi-Year Contract|url=http://www.nba.com/hawks/news/hawks-sign-jaylen-morris-multi-year-contract|website=NBA.com|date=March 21, 2018|access-date=April 4, 2018|language=en}}</ref> He was waived on July 19, 2018.<ref>{{cite web |title=Hawks Request Waivers On Jaylen Morris |url=https://www.nba.com/hawks/news/hawks-request-waivers-jaylen-morris |website=NBA.com |access-date=July 26, 2018 |date=July 19, 2018}}</ref>


===Milwaukee Bucks (2018–2019)===
===Milwaukee Bucks (2018–2019)===
On July 22, 2018, Morris signed a deal with the Italian club [[Auxilium Pallacanestro Torino]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Jaylen Morris signs with Fiat Torino|url=https://sportando.basketball/en/italy/serie-a/282956/jaylen-morris-signs-with-fiat-torino.html|website=Sportando.basketball|date=July 22, 2018|access-date=July 22, 2018|language=en}}{{Dead link|date=February 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> However, Morris later that week opted out of the contract with Auxilium Pallacanestro Torino in order to sign a two-way contract with the [[Milwaukee Bucks]], which was made official on July 31.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bucks' Jaylen Morris: Changes course, signs two-way deal with Bucks|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketball/news/bucks-jaylen-morris-changes-course-signs-two-way-deal-with-bucks/|website=cbssports.com|date=July 26, 2018|access-date=August 2, 2018|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Bucks Sign Jaylen Morris To A Two-Way Contract|url=https://www.nba.com/bucks/news/bucks-sign-jaylen-morris-two-way-contract|website=NBA.com|date=July 31, 2018|access-date=August 2, 2018|language=en}}</ref> On January 13, 2019, the Bucks requested waivers on Morris.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/bucks/news/milwaukee-bucks-request-waivers-jaylen-morris|title = Milwaukee Bucks Request Waivers on Jaylen Morris|website = [[NBA.com]]}}</ref>
On July 22, 2018, Morris signed a deal with the Italian club [[Auxilium Pallacanestro Torino]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Jaylen Morris signs with Fiat Torino|url=https://sportando.basketball/en/italy/serie-a/282956/jaylen-morris-signs-with-fiat-torino.html|website=Sportando.basketball|date=July 22, 2018|access-date=July 22, 2018|language=en}}{{Dead link|date=February 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> He opted out of the deal with Auxilium Pallacanestro Torino on July 31, 2018, in order to sign a two-way contract with the [[Milwaukee Bucks]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Bucks' Jaylen Morris: Changes course, signs two-way deal with Bucks|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketball/news/bucks-jaylen-morris-changes-course-signs-two-way-deal-with-bucks/|website=cbssports.com|date=July 26, 2018|access-date=August 2, 2018|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Bucks Sign Jaylen Morris To A Two-Way Contract|url=https://www.nba.com/bucks/news/bucks-sign-jaylen-morris-two-way-contract|website=NBA.com|date=July 31, 2018|access-date=August 2, 2018|language=en}}</ref> On January 13, 2019, the Bucks requested waivers on Morris.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/bucks/news/milwaukee-bucks-request-waivers-jaylen-morris|title = Milwaukee Bucks Request Waivers on Jaylen Morris|website = [[NBA.com]]}}</ref>


===Return to Erie (2019)===
===Return to Erie (2019)===
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===Aris (2019–2020)===
===Aris (2019–2020)===
On September 25, 2019, [[Aris B.C.|Aris Thessaloniki]] announced that Morris had joined their club for the 2019–2020 season.<ref>{{cite web|title=ΣΤΟΝ ΑΡΗ Ο JAYLEN MORRIS|language=Greek|url=https://www.arisbc.gr/el/enimerosi/eidiseis/1005-ston-ari-o-jaylen-morris.html|date=September 25, 2019|website=arisbc.gr|access-date=September 25, 2019}}</ref> He averaged 9.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game.<ref name="dahan" />
On September 25, 2019, [[Aris B.C.|Aris Thessaloniki]] announced that Morris had joined their club for the 2019–2020 season.<ref>{{cite web|title=ΣΤΟΝ ΑΡΗ Ο JAYLEN MORRIS|language=Greek|url=https://www.arisbc.gr/el/enimerosi/eidiseis/1005-ston-ari-o-jaylen-morris.html|date=September 25, 2019|website=arisbc.gr|access-date=September 25, 2019|archive-date=September 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190926014531/https://www.arisbc.gr/el/enimerosi/eidiseis/1005-ston-ari-o-jaylen-morris.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> He averaged 9.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game.<ref name="dahan" />


===Bnei Herzliya (2020)===
===Bnei Herzliya (2020)===
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===Iowa Wolves (2021)===
===Iowa Wolves (2021)===
Morris joined the [[Iowa Wolves]] of the G League for their 2021 restart. He was waived by the Wolves on February 12 after one game with the team.
Morris joined the [[Iowa Wolves]] of the G League for their 2021 campaign. He was waived by the Wolves on February 12 after one game with the team.


===Austin Spurs (2021)===
===Austin Spurs (2021)===
Morris was claimed by the [[Austin Spurs]] on February 14, 2021. On February 25, he was released following a season-ending injury.
Morris was claimed by the [[Austin Spurs]] on February 14, 2021. On February 25, he was released following a season-ending injury.


On October 8, 2021, Morris signed with the [[San Antonio Spurs]],<ref>{{cite web|first=Luke|last=Adams|title=Spurs Sign Jaylen Morris To Non-Guaranteed Contract|url=https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2021/10/spurs-sign-jaylen-morris-to-non-guaranteed-contract.html|website=HoopsRumors.com|date=October 8, 2021|access-date=October 9, 2021}}</ref> but was released prior to the start of the season.<ref>{{cite web|first=Luke|last=Adams|title=Spurs Cut Jaylen Morris, Denzel Mahoney; Will Sign Jordan Burns|url=https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2021/10/spurs-cut-jaylen-morris-denzel-mahoney-will-sign-jordan-burns.html|website=HoopsRumors.com|date=October 11, 2021|access-date=November 1, 2021}}</ref> On October 27, he re-signed with the [[Austin Spurs]].<ref>{{cite tweet|author=Austin Spurs|number=1453389119367925764|title=Our 2021-22 training camp roster is set!|user=austin_spurs|date=October 27, 2021|access-date=November 1, 2021}}</ref>
On October 8, 2021, Morris signed with the [[San Antonio Spurs]], but was released prior to the start of the season.<ref>{{cite web|first=Luke|last=Adams|title=Spurs Sign Jaylen Morris To Non-Guaranteed Contract|url=https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2021/10/spurs-sign-jaylen-morris-to-non-guaranteed-contract.html|website=HoopsRumors.com|date=October 8, 2021|access-date=October 9, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Luke|last=Adams|title=Spurs Cut Jaylen Morris, Denzel Mahoney; Will Sign Jordan Burns|url=https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2021/10/spurs-cut-jaylen-morris-denzel-mahoney-will-sign-jordan-burns.html|website=HoopsRumors.com|date=October 11, 2021|access-date=November 1, 2021}}</ref> On October 27, 2021, he re-signed with the [[Austin Spurs]].<ref>{{cite tweet|author=Austin Spurs|number=1453389119367925764|title=Our 2021-22 training camp roster is set!|user=austin_spurs|date=October 27, 2021|access-date=November 1, 2021}}</ref>


===San Antonio Spurs (2022)===
===San Antonio Spurs (2022)===
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On January 11, 2022, Morris was reacquired by the [[Austin Spurs]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://gleague.nba.com/transactions/|website=gleague.nba.com|title=2021-22 NBA G League transactions|date=January 11, 2022|access-date=January 11, 2022}}</ref>
On January 11, 2022, Morris was reacquired by the [[Austin Spurs]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://gleague.nba.com/transactions/|website=gleague.nba.com|title=2021-22 NBA G League transactions|date=January 11, 2022|access-date=January 11, 2022}}</ref>


===Raptors 905 (2023–present)===
===Raptors 905 (2023)===
On November 9, 2023, Morris was named to the opening night roster for the [[Raptors 905]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/raptors-905-announce-opening-night-roster/n-6029884|website=oursportscentral.com|title=Raptors 905 Announce Opening Night Roster|date=November 9, 2023|access-date=November 9, 2023}}</ref>
On October 30, 2023, Morris joined [[Raptors 905]], but was later waived on December 9, 2023.<ref>{{cite web|title=RAPTORS 905 FINALIZES TRAINING CAMP ROSTER|url=https://raptors905.gleague.nba.com/news/raptors-905-finalizes-training-camp-roster-2|website=NBA.com|date=October 30, 2023|access-date=December 11, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=2023-2024 Raptors 905 Transaction History|url=https://basketball.realgm.com/dleague/teams/Raptors-905/41/Transaction_History/2024|website=RealGM.com|access-date=December 11, 2023}}</ref>

==Coaching career==

Morris was announced as assistant coach for [[Daemen University]] under [[Mike MacDonald (basketball)|Mike MacDonald]] on October 3, 2024.<ref name="a930">{{cite web | last=Athletics | first=Daemen University | title=Men's Basketball Announces Coaching Staff Additions | website=Daemen University Athletics | date=October 3, 2024 | url=https://daemenwildcats.com/news/2024/10/3/mens-basketball-announces-coaching-staff-updates.aspx | access-date=October 20, 2024}}</ref>

He was hired on October 18, 2024, as a trainer for [[Darren Fenn]]'s XGen Elite basketball academy in [[West Seneca]].<ref name="r430">{{cite web | title="Jaylen Morris!" | website=Instagram | date=October 18, 2024 | url=https://www.instagram.com/xgenelite/p/DBRwYzfPlv-/?hl=en | access-date=October 20, 2024}}</ref>


==NBA career statistics==
==NBA career statistics==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{basketballstats|nba=jaylen_morris|bbr=m/morrija01}}
*{{basketballstats|bbr=m/morrija01}}
*[https://daemenwildcats.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/jaylen-morris/1054 Profile] from [[Daemen University]]
*[http://www.molloylions.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=3312 Molloy Lions bio]
*[http://gleague.nba.com/player/jaylen-morris/ Jaylen Morris] [[NBA G League]] player profile
*[http://www.molloylions.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=3312 Profile] from [[Molloy University]]


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Latest revision as of 20:12, 6 November 2024

Jaylen Morris
Personal information
Born (1995-09-19) September 19, 1995 (age 29)
Amherst, New York, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High schoolSt. Joseph's Collegiate Institute
(Buffalo, New York)
CollegeMolloy (2013–2017)
NBA draft2017: undrafted
Playing career2017–2023
PositionShooting guard / small forward
Coaching career2024–present
Career history
As player:
2017–2018Erie BayHawks
2018Atlanta Hawks
2018–2019Milwaukee Bucks
2018–2019→Wisconsin Herd
2019Erie BayHawks
2019–2020Aris Thessaloniki
2020Bnei Herzliya
2021Iowa Wolves
2021Austin Spurs
2022San Antonio Spurs
2022Austin Spurs
2023Raptors 905
As coach:
2024–presentDaemen University (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
  • Molloy Athletics Hall of Fame (2024)
  • First-team All-ECC (2017)
  • Third-team All-ECC (2016)
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Jaylen Morris (born September 19, 1995) is an American former professional basketball player who last played for Raptors 905 of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for Molloy College in NCAA Division II.

He is currently an assistant coach for Daemen University, and a trainer at Darren Fenn's XGen Elite basketball academy in West Seneca.

Early life and college career

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Morris attended high school at St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute in Buffalo, New York.[1] During his senior year, he was an honorable mention for the All-Western New York team and named Mr. Defense for being the best defensive player in New York State.[2] With no scholarship offers, he decided to go to Molloy College where his father Patrick was assistant coach.[3]

Following his sophomore year at Molloy College, Morris received an East Coast Conference All-Conference Honorable Mention.[4] He was named to the All-ECC Third-team and All-Met Second-team following his junior year,[5] Morris received All-ECC First-team honors following his senior year.[6] During his senior season, he became the second-highest scorer for the team, averaging 19.9 points per game.

Professional career

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Erie BayHawks (2017–2018)

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After going undrafted in the 2017 NBA draft, Morris worked out with the Long Island Nets, leading to him being drafted 41st overall in the 2017 NBA G League Draft by the Erie BayHawks.[7]

Atlanta Hawks (2018)

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On February 28, 2018, he signed a 10-day contract with the Atlanta Hawks.[8] Morris made his NBA debut that same day in a 107–102 win over the Indiana Pacers.[9] In his debut, Morris recorded 2 points and 2 rebounds in 11 minutes of action. After his initial 10-day contract expired, he signed a second 10-day contract with the Hawks on March 11, 2018.[10] During that night's game, he would end up injuring his ankle.[11] Despite the injury, Morris would ultimately sign with the Hawks for the rest of the season on March 21, 2018.[12] He was waived on July 19, 2018.[13]

Milwaukee Bucks (2018–2019)

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On July 22, 2018, Morris signed a deal with the Italian club Auxilium Pallacanestro Torino.[14] He opted out of the deal with Auxilium Pallacanestro Torino on July 31, 2018, in order to sign a two-way contract with the Milwaukee Bucks.[15][16] On January 13, 2019, the Bucks requested waivers on Morris.[17]

Return to Erie (2019)

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On January 31, 2019, the Erie BayHawks announced that they had added Morris to their roster.[18]

Aris (2019–2020)

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On September 25, 2019, Aris Thessaloniki announced that Morris had joined their club for the 2019–2020 season.[19] He averaged 9.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game.[20]

Bnei Herzliya (2020)

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On October 27, 2020, Morris signed a one-month deal with Bnei Herzliya of the Israeli National League.[20]

Iowa Wolves (2021)

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Morris joined the Iowa Wolves of the G League for their 2021 campaign. He was waived by the Wolves on February 12 after one game with the team.

Austin Spurs (2021)

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Morris was claimed by the Austin Spurs on February 14, 2021. On February 25, he was released following a season-ending injury.

On October 8, 2021, Morris signed with the San Antonio Spurs, but was released prior to the start of the season.[21][22] On October 27, 2021, he re-signed with the Austin Spurs.[23]

San Antonio Spurs (2022)

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On January 1, 2022, Morris signed a 10-day contract with the San Antonio Spurs via the hardship exemption.[24]

Return to Austin (2022)

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On January 11, 2022, Morris was reacquired by the Austin Spurs.[25]

Raptors 905 (2023)

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On October 30, 2023, Morris joined Raptors 905, but was later waived on December 9, 2023.[26][27]

Coaching career

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Morris was announced as assistant coach for Daemen University under Mike MacDonald on October 3, 2024.[28]

He was hired on October 18, 2024, as a trainer for Darren Fenn's XGen Elite basketball academy in West Seneca.[29]

NBA career statistics

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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

Regular season

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2017–18 Atlanta 6 0 16.4 .406 .200 – 2.7 1.2 .3 .2 4.7
2018–19 Milwaukee 4 0 7.1 .400 .333 .500 1.3 1.0 .5 .0 2.5
2021–22 San Antonio 3 0 5.3 .000 .000 .500 .7 .7 .0 .0 .7
Career 13 0 11.0 .354 .200 .500 1.8 1.0 .3 .1 3.1

References

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  1. ^ "Former St. Joe's basketball player Jaylen Morris signs 10-day deal with Atlanta Hawks". buffalonews.com. February 28, 2018.
  2. ^ "Jaylen Morris and his unlikely climb to the NBA". PeachtreeHoops.com. March 13, 2018.
  3. ^ "St. Joe's grad Jaylen Morris takes unusual road to the NBA". TheBuffaloNews.com. March 2, 2018.
  4. ^ "Hooker, Beverly, and Reyes Headline ECC Men's Basketball All-Conference Awards". ECCsports.org. March 4, 2015. Archived from the original on April 5, 2018. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  5. ^ "Morris Named All-Met Second Teamer by MBWA". molloylions.com.
  6. ^ "Former Molloy Standout Jaylen Morris Signs 10 Day Contract with Atlanta Hawks". eccsports.org. February 28, 2018. Archived from the original on April 5, 2018. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  7. ^ "Morris Selected by Erie BayHawks in NBA G-League Draft - Molloy College". molloylions.com.
  8. ^ "Hawks Sign Erie Guard Jaylen Morris". NBA.com. February 28, 2018. Retrieved February 28, 2018.
  9. ^ "Schroder helps Hawks hold off late Pacers' comeback attempt". ESPN.com. Associated Press. February 28, 2018. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
  10. ^ "Hawks Sign Jaylen Morris To Second 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
  11. ^ "Hawks Sign Jaylen Morris For Rest Of Season". HoopsRumors.com.
  12. ^ "Hawks Sign Jaylen Morris To Multi-Year Contract". NBA.com. March 21, 2018. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
  13. ^ "Hawks Request Waivers On Jaylen Morris". NBA.com. July 19, 2018. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
  14. ^ "Jaylen Morris signs with Fiat Torino". Sportando.basketball. July 22, 2018. Retrieved July 22, 2018.[permanent dead link‍]
  15. ^ "Bucks' Jaylen Morris: Changes course, signs two-way deal with Bucks". cbssports.com. July 26, 2018. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
  16. ^ "Bucks Sign Jaylen Morris To A Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. July 31, 2018. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
  17. ^ "Milwaukee Bucks Request Waivers on Jaylen Morris". NBA.com.
  18. ^ Hartman, Billy (January 31, 2019). "Erie BayHawks Add Jaylen Morris". NBA.com. Archived from the original on February 1, 2019. Retrieved January 31, 2019.
  19. ^ "ΣΤΟΝ ΑΡΗ Ο JAYLEN MORRIS". arisbc.gr (in Greek). September 25, 2019. Archived from the original on September 26, 2019. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
  20. ^ a b Dahan, Netanel (October 27, 2020). "Jaylen Morris (ex Aris) joins Bnei Hertzeliya". Eurobasket. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  21. ^ Adams, Luke (October 8, 2021). "Spurs Sign Jaylen Morris To Non-Guaranteed Contract". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
  22. ^ Adams, Luke (October 11, 2021). "Spurs Cut Jaylen Morris, Denzel Mahoney; Will Sign Jordan Burns". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  23. ^ Austin Spurs [@austin_spurs] (October 27, 2021). "Our 2021-22 training camp roster is set!" (Tweet). Retrieved November 1, 2021 – via Twitter.
  24. ^ Orsborn, Tom (January 1, 2022). "Spurs lose two more players to COVID-19 protocols". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
  25. ^ "2021-22 NBA G League transactions". gleague.nba.com. January 11, 2022. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
  26. ^ "RAPTORS 905 FINALIZES TRAINING CAMP ROSTER". NBA.com. October 30, 2023. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
  27. ^ "2023-2024 Raptors 905 Transaction History". RealGM.com. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
  28. ^ Athletics, Daemen University (October 3, 2024). "Men's Basketball Announces Coaching Staff Additions". Daemen University Athletics. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  29. ^ ""Jaylen Morris!"". Instagram. October 18, 2024. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
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