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{{Short description|American basketball player (born 1995)}} |
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{{BLP sources|date=February 2018}} |
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{{Infobox basketball biography |
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| name |
| name = Jaylen Morris |
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| position = [[Shooting guard]] / [[small forward]] |
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| number = 4 |
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| height_ft = 6 |
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| position = [[Shooting guard]] |
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| weight_lb = 185 |
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| team = Atlanta Hawks |
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| birth_date |
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1995|9|19}} |
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| birth_place |
| birth_place = [[Amherst, New York]], U.S. |
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| high_school = [[St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute]] <br/>([[Buffalo, New York]]) |
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| nationality = American |
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| college = [[Molloy Lions men's basketball|Molloy]] (2013–2017) |
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| high_school = St. Joseph's Collegiate School<br/>([[Brooklyn, New York]]) |
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| draft_year = 2017 |
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| college = [[Molloy College]] (2013–2017) |
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| draft_year = 2017 |
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| career_start = 2017 |
| career_start = 2017 |
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| career_end = 2023 |
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| years1 = 2017–2018 |
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| coach_start = 2024 |
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| team1 = [[Erie BayHawks (2017–)|Erie BayHawks]] |
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| years1 = [[2017–18 NBA G League season|2017–2018]] |
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| years2 = {{nbay|2017|end}}–present |
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| team1 = [[Erie BayHawks (2017–2019)|Erie BayHawks]] |
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| team2 = [[Atlanta Hawks]] |
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| years2 = {{nbay|2017|end}} |
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| highlights = |
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| team2 = [[Atlanta Hawks]] |
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* All-[[East Coast Conference|ECC]] First-team (2017) |
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| years3 = {{nbay|2018|full=y}} |
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* All-ECC Third-team (2016) |
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| team3 = [[Milwaukee Bucks]] |
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* All-Met Second-team (2016) |
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| years4 = [[2018–19 NBA G League season|2018–2019]] |
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| team4 = →[[Wisconsin Herd]] |
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| years5 = [[2018–19 NBA G League season|2019]] |
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| team5 = [[Erie BayHawks (2017–2019)|Erie BayHawks]] |
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| years6 = 2019–2020 |
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| team6 = [[Aris B.C.|Aris Thessaloniki]] |
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| years7 = 2020 |
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| team7 = [[Bnei Herzliya]] |
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| years8 = [[2020–21 NBA G League season|2021]] |
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| team8 = [[Iowa Wolves]] |
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| years9 = [[2020–21 NBA G League season|2021]] |
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| team9 = [[Austin Spurs]] |
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| years10 = {{nbay|2021|end}} |
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| team10 = [[San Antonio Spurs]] |
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| years11 = [[2021–22 NBA G League season|2022]] |
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| team11 = Austin Spurs |
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| years12 = [[2023–24 NBA G League season|2023]] |
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| team12 = [[Raptors 905]] |
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| cyears1 = 2024–present |
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| cteam1 = [[Daemen University]] (assistant) |
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| highlights = |
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* [[Molloy University|Molloy]] Athletics Hall of Fame (2024) |
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* First-team All-[[East Coast Conference|ECC]] (2017) |
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* Third-team All-ECC (2016) |
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'''Jaylen Morris''' (born September 19, 1995) is an American basketball player currently playing for the [[Atlanta Hawks]] of the [[National Basketball Association]] (NBA).<ref name="Newsday - February 27, 2018 - Atlanta Hawks sign former Molloy star Jaylen Morris to 10-day deal">{{cite news|url=https://www.newsday.com/sports/basketball/atlanta-hawks-sign-former-molloy-star-jaylen-morris-to-10-day-deal-1.16980659|title=Atlanta Hawks sign former Molloy star Jaylen Morris to 10-day deal|last=Ruiz|first=Mike|date=February 27, 2018|work=[[Newsday]]|accessdate=28 February 2018}}</ref> He previously played in college for [[Molloy College]], an [[NCAA Division II]] college. |
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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]]. |
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He is currently an assistant coach for [[Daemen University]], and a trainer at [[Darren Fenn]]'s XGen Elite basketball academy in [[West Seneca]]. |
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==Early life and college career== |
==Early life and college career== |
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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> |
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Morris had previously gone to high school at St. Joseph's Collegiate School in [[Brooklyn, New York]].<ref name="Newsday - February 27, 2018 - Atlanta Hawks sign former Molloy star Jaylen Morris to 10-day deal"/> During his senior year there, he was named Mr. Defense for having the best defensive abilities of the state that year. However, since he did not have any major school offer him any scholarships, he decided to go to [[Molloy College]], where his father Patrick is an assistant coach for the basketball team there. 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. 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, as well as a member of the All-ECC First-team in his senior year of college. During his senior year, he became the second-highest scorer for the team, averaging 19.9 points per game during his senior season. |
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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. |
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==Professional career== |
==Professional career== |
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===Erie BayHawks (2017–2018)=== |
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His workout 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. On February 28, 2018, after multiple successful games from Morris with the BayHawks, he would sign a 10-day contract with the [[Atlanta Hawks]]. |
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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 (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> |
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===Atlanta Hawks (2018)=== |
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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> |
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===Milwaukee Bucks (2018–2019)=== |
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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> |
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===Return to Erie (2019)=== |
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On January 31, 2019, the [[Erie BayHawks (2017–2019)|Erie BayHawks]] announced that they had added Morris to their roster.<ref>{{cite web|first1=Billy|last1=Hartman|title=Erie BayHawks Add Jaylen Morris|url=https://erie.gleague.nba.com/news/erie-bayhawks-add-jaylen-morris|date=January 31, 2019|work=NBA.com|access-date=January 31, 2019|archive-date=February 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190201173103/https://erie.gleague.nba.com/news/erie-bayhawks-add-jaylen-morris/|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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===Aris (2019–2020)=== |
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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" /> |
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===Bnei Herzliya (2020)=== |
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On October 27, 2020, Morris signed a one-month deal with [[Bnei Herzliya]] of the [[Liga Leumit (basketball)|Israeli National League]].<ref name="dahan">{{cite web |last1=Dahan |first1=Netanel |title=Jaylen Morris (ex Aris) joins Bnei Hertzeliya |url=https://www.eurobasket.com/Greece/news/650516/Jaylen-Morris-(ex-Aris)-joins-Bnei-Hertzeliya |website=Eurobasket |access-date=October 27, 2020 |date=October 27, 2020}}</ref> |
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===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. |
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===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. |
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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> |
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===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.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Orsborn |first1=Tom |title=Spurs lose two more players to COVID-19 protocols |url=https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/Spurs-lose-two-more-players-to-COVID-19-protocols-16742263.php |access-date=January 1, 2022 |work=[[San Antonio Express-News]] |date=January 1, 2022}}</ref> |
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===Return to Austin (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> |
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===Raptors 905 (2023)=== |
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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> |
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==Coaching career== |
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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> |
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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> |
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==NBA career statistics== |
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===Regular season=== |
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| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2017}} |
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| style="text-align:left;"| [[2017–18 Atlanta Hawks season|Atlanta]] |
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| '''6''' || 0 || '''16.4''' || '''.406''' || .200 || – || '''2.7''' || '''1.2''' || .3 || '''.2''' || '''4.7''' |
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| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2018}} |
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| style="text-align:left;"| [[2018–19 Milwaukee Bucks season|Milwaukee]] |
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| 4 || 0 || 7.1 || .400 || '''.333''' || '''.500''' || 1.3 || 1.0 || '''.5''' || .0 || 2.5 |
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| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2021}} |
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| style="text-align:left;"| [[2021–22 San Antonio Spurs season|San Antonio]] |
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| 3 || 0 || 5.3 || .000 || .000 || '''.500''' || .7 || .7 || .0 || .0 || .7 |
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| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career |
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| 13 || 0 || 11.0 || .354 || .200 || .500 || 1.8 || 1.0 || .3 || .1 || 3.1 |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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*{{basketballstats|bbr=m/morrija01}} |
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*[http://www.molloylions.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=3312 Molloy College profile] |
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*[https://daemenwildcats.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/jaylen-morris/1054 Profile] from [[Daemen University]] |
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*[http://www.molloylions.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=3312 Profile] from [[Molloy University]] |
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{{Atlanta Hawks current roster}} |
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{{Erie BayHawks current roster}} |
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Latest revision as of 20:12, 6 November 2024
Personal information | |
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Born | Amherst, New York, U.S. | September 19, 1995
Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute (Buffalo, New York) |
College | Molloy (2013–2017) |
NBA draft | 2017: undrafted |
Playing career | 2017–2023 |
Position | Shooting guard / small forward |
Coaching career | 2024–present |
Career history | |
As player: | |
2017–2018 | Erie BayHawks |
2018 | Atlanta Hawks |
2018–2019 | Milwaukee Bucks |
2018–2019 | →Wisconsin Herd |
2019 | Erie BayHawks |
2019–2020 | Aris Thessaloniki |
2020 | Bnei Herzliya |
2021 | Iowa Wolves |
2021 | Austin Spurs |
2022 | San Antonio Spurs |
2022 | Austin Spurs |
2023 | Raptors 905 |
As coach: | |
2024–present | Daemen University (assistant) |
Career highlights and awards | |
Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball Reference |
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
[edit]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
[edit]Erie BayHawks (2017–2018)
[edit]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)
[edit]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)
[edit]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)
[edit]On January 31, 2019, the Erie BayHawks announced that they had added Morris to their roster.[18]
Aris (2019–2020)
[edit]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)
[edit]On October 27, 2020, Morris signed a one-month deal with Bnei Herzliya of the Israeli National League.[20]
Iowa Wolves (2021)
[edit]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)
[edit]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)
[edit]On January 1, 2022, Morris signed a 10-day contract with the San Antonio Spurs via the hardship exemption.[24]
Return to Austin (2022)
[edit]On January 11, 2022, Morris was reacquired by the Austin Spurs.[25]
Raptors 905 (2023)
[edit]On October 30, 2023, Morris joined Raptors 905, but was later waived on December 9, 2023.[26][27]
Coaching career
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ "Former St. Joe's basketball player Jaylen Morris signs 10-day deal with Atlanta Hawks". buffalonews.com. February 28, 2018.
- ^ "Jaylen Morris and his unlikely climb to the NBA". PeachtreeHoops.com. March 13, 2018.
- ^ "St. Joe's grad Jaylen Morris takes unusual road to the NBA". TheBuffaloNews.com. March 2, 2018.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Morris Named All-Met Second Teamer by MBWA". molloylions.com.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Morris Selected by Erie BayHawks in NBA G-League Draft - Molloy College". molloylions.com.
- ^ "Hawks Sign Erie Guard Jaylen Morris". NBA.com. February 28, 2018. Retrieved February 28, 2018.
- ^ "Schroder helps Hawks hold off late Pacers' comeback attempt". ESPN.com. Associated Press. February 28, 2018. Retrieved March 1, 2018.
- ^ "Hawks Sign Jaylen Morris To Second 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. Retrieved March 13, 2018.
- ^ "Hawks Sign Jaylen Morris For Rest Of Season". HoopsRumors.com.
- ^ "Hawks Sign Jaylen Morris To Multi-Year Contract". NBA.com. March 21, 2018. Retrieved April 4, 2018.
- ^ "Hawks Request Waivers On Jaylen Morris". NBA.com. July 19, 2018. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ "Jaylen Morris signs with Fiat Torino". Sportando.basketball. July 22, 2018. Retrieved July 22, 2018.[permanent dead link ]
- ^ "Bucks' Jaylen Morris: Changes course, signs two-way deal with Bucks". cbssports.com. July 26, 2018. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
- ^ "Bucks Sign Jaylen Morris To A Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. July 31, 2018. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
- ^ "Milwaukee Bucks Request Waivers on Jaylen Morris". NBA.com.
- ^ Hartman, Billy (January 31, 2019). "Erie BayHawks Add Jaylen Morris". NBA.com. Archived from the original on February 1, 2019. Retrieved January 31, 2019.
- ^ "ΣΤΟΝ ΑΡΗ Ο JAYLEN MORRIS". arisbc.gr (in Greek). September 25, 2019. Archived from the original on September 26, 2019. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
- ^ a b Dahan, Netanel (October 27, 2020). "Jaylen Morris (ex Aris) joins Bnei Hertzeliya". Eurobasket. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- ^ Adams, Luke (October 8, 2021). "Spurs Sign Jaylen Morris To Non-Guaranteed Contract". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved October 9, 2021.
- ^ Adams, Luke (October 11, 2021). "Spurs Cut Jaylen Morris, Denzel Mahoney; Will Sign Jordan Burns". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
- ^ Austin Spurs [@austin_spurs] (October 27, 2021). "Our 2021-22 training camp roster is set!" (Tweet). Retrieved November 1, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ Orsborn, Tom (January 1, 2022). "Spurs lose two more players to COVID-19 protocols". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
- ^ "2021-22 NBA G League transactions". gleague.nba.com. January 11, 2022. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
- ^ "RAPTORS 905 FINALIZES TRAINING CAMP ROSTER". NBA.com. October 30, 2023. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
- ^ "2023-2024 Raptors 905 Transaction History". RealGM.com. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
- ^ Athletics, Daemen University (October 3, 2024). "Men's Basketball Announces Coaching Staff Additions". Daemen University Athletics. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ ""Jaylen Morris!"". Instagram. October 18, 2024. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from NBA.com and Basketball Reference
- Profile from Daemen University
- Profile from Molloy University
- 1995 births
- Living people
- 21st-century African-American sportsmen
- 21st-century American sportsmen
- American expatriate basketball people in Canada
- American expatriate basketball people in Greece
- American expatriate basketball people in Israel
- American men's basketball players
- Aris B.C. players
- Atlanta Hawks players
- Austin Spurs players
- Basketball players from New York (state)
- Bnei Herzliya basketball players
- Erie BayHawks (2017–2019) players
- Iowa Wolves players
- Milwaukee Bucks players
- Molloy Lions men's basketball players
- People from Amherst, New York
- Raptors 905 players
- San Antonio Spurs players
- Shooting guards
- Small forwards
- Sportspeople from Erie County, New York
- St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute alumni
- Undrafted NBA players
- Wisconsin Herd players