JA MORANT
BIRTHDATE: 8/10/99
POSITION: Point Guard
HEIGHT: 6'3"
WEIGHT: 175 lbs
SCHOOL/ TEAM: Murray State
CLASS: Sophomore
STRENGTHS
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Explosive athlete with excellent leaping ability and a quick first step
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Very good passing instincts, court vision and feel for the game
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Good body control that allows him to make tough shots around the rim
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Uses both hands to finish plays and make passes
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Strong rebounder from point guard position
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Crafty finisher
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Balances playmaking for others and attacking downhill
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High scoring point guard but plays unselfish
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Fast in open court and is very good in transition
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Excellent and creative ball handler that easily gets to his sweet spots
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Good at drawing fouls and getting to the free throw line
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Changes speeds and directions at a high level
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Has great touch and timing on lob passes
WEAKNESSES
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Must improve shooting, he's a streak shooter at best
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Turnover prone
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Forces a lot of passes in tight spaces
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Must improve overall pick & roll game
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Hunts for highlights
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Occasionally out of control on drives to rim