Juwan Christopher Morgan (born April 17, 1997) is an American professional
basketball
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player for the
Ontario Clippers
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of the
NBA G League
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. He played
college basketball
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for the
Indiana Hoosiers
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.
Early life and high school career
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
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. Morgan became a star player at
Waynesville High School. As a junior, Morgan earned
Springfield News-Leader
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'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
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Campuses
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, choosing the Hoosiers over the likes of
Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University (informally Vandy or VU) is a private research university in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 1873, it was named in honor of shipping and rail magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt, who provided the school its initial $1-million ...
and
Creighton University
Creighton University is a private Jesuit research university in Omaha, Nebraska. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1878, the university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. In 2015 the university enrolled 8,393 graduate and undergra ...
, among others.
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.
Morgan scored a then career-high 28 points on November 22, 2017, in an 87-70 win over
Arkansas State
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. On December 16, Morgan recorded 34 points and 11 rebounds in an 80-77 overtime win over
Notre Dame in the
Crossroads Classic
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. He was named NBCSports.com National Player of the Week as well as Big Ten Conference Player of the Week. Morgan was named to the Second Team All-Big Ten by the coaches and media.
He averaged 16.5 points and 7.4 rebounds per game as a junior. After the season Morgan declared for the
2018 NBA draft
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but did not hire an agent and ultimately opted to return to school.
In the offseason before his senior season, Morgan received the “Off-season Champions” Award for his work in the conditioning program.
He was named to the Preseason All-Big Ten team.
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.
Professional career
Salt Lake City Stars (2019)
After going undrafted in the
2019 NBA draft, Morgan was named in the
Utah Jazz
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mini-camp roster for
2019 NBA Summer League. On August 21, 2019, Morgan signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Jazz. He was waived in the preseason, on October 17, 2019, then added to the roster of their
NBA G League
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affiliate, the
Salt Lake City Stars
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and opening night roster
Utah Jazz (2019–2021)
On November 21, 2019, Morgan signed a
two-way contract
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with the
Utah Jazz
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, spending the rest of the season with the Jazz and the
Salt Lake City Stars
The Salt Lake City Stars are an American professional basketball team in the NBA G League based in Salt Lake City, Utah, and are affiliated with the Utah Jazz. As of the 2022-23 season, the Stars play in the Maverik Center in West Valley City, U ...
. On December 1, 2020, he re-signed with the Jazz.
Maine Celtics (2021)
On September 28, 2021, Morgan signed with the
Boston Celtics
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. However, he was waived on October 16. On October 23, Morgan signed with the
Maine Celtics. 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.
Toronto Raptors (2021–2022)
On December 22, 2021, Morgan signed a 10-day contract with the
Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors are a Canadian professional basketball team based in Toronto. The Raptors compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league's Eastern Conference Atlantic Division. They play their home games a ...
.
Boston / Maine Celtics (2022)
On January 1, 2022, Morgan was reacquired by the
Maine Celtics after his 10-day contract expired. On March 28, he signed a 10-day contract with the
Boston Celtics
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. On April 9, he signed a multi-year deal with the Celtics, allowing him to play through the playoffs. The Celtics reached the
2022 NBA Finals, but lost to the
Golden State Warriors
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in 6 games.
On July 9, 2022, Morgan was traded, alongside
Nik Stauskas
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,
Aaron Nesmith
Aaron Joshua Nesmith (born October 16, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Vanderbilt Commodores.
Early life and high scho ...
,
Malik Fitts
Malik Jahmal Fitts (born July 4, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for the Ontario Clippers of the NBA G League. He previously played for the Boston Celtics. He played college basketball for the South Florida Bulls and the Saint ...
,
Daniel Theis
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and a 2023 first-round pick, to the
Indiana Pacers
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in exchange for
Malcolm Brogdon
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. On July 14, Morgan was waived by the Pacers.
Ontario Clippers (2022–present)
On September 24, 2022, Morgan signed with the
Los Angeles Clippers
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, but was released 12 days later on October 4.
On October 24, 2022, Morgan joined the
Ontario Clippers
The Ontario Clippers, formerly known as the Agua Caliente Clippers of Ontario, are an American professional basketball team in the NBA G League based in Ontario, California, and are affiliated with the Los Angeles Clippers. The team began play ...
training camp roster.
Career statistics
NBA
Regular season
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Boston
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References
External links
*
Indiana Hoosiers bio*
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1997 births
Living people
American expatriate basketball people in Canada
American men's basketball players
Basketball players from Missouri
Boston Celtics players
Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball players
Maine Celtics players
People from Waynesville, Missouri
Power forwards (basketball)
Salt Lake City Stars players
Toronto Raptors players
Undrafted National Basketball Association players
Utah Jazz players
United States men's national basketball team players