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. Morais is one of the most decorated players ever in Angolan basketball, as he has won nine Angolan League titles and was the league's MVP once (in 2007) and scoring leader four times. He spent two years in Portugal for Benfica, winning the national treble in 2017. Representing the Angola national team, Morais has won four

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tournaments and has played at the

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Early career

Morais left for the United States in 2004 to attend Community Christian School in

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. He had the option to play college basketball after, but chose to sign a professional contract.

Professional career

Angola (2001–2016)

Morais started his professional career with Angolan powerhouse Petro de Luanda.

Toronto Raptors (2013)

On September 19, 2013, Morais signed a non-guaranteed contract with the

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. He was later waived by the Raptors on October 26. He played in three pre-season games with Toronto and totalled 6 points in 21 minutes.

Benfica (2016–2018)

In 2016, Morais signed a two-year deal with Portuguese side Benfica. He played in the

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(LPB) and was named an All-Star in two consecutive seasons (in 2017 and 2018). Morais also guided Benfica to the Portuguese Cup title and was named MVP of the tournament in 2017.

Mens Sana Siena (2018–2019)

On July 22, 2018, Morais signed with Italian club Mens Sana of the second level Serie A2. In March 2019, the team was dismantled and excluded from the Series A2 due to economic issues.

Return to Angola (2019–2024)

On February 25, 2019, Morais returned to Petro de Luanda for a third stint with the team. In the 2021–22 season, Morais won the national treble with Angola winning the league, cup and supercut competitions. They also reached the 2022 BAL Finals where they lost to US Monastir. Morais was selected to the

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for the first time.

Interclube (2025–present)

In January 2025, Morais signed with Interclube, leaving Petro de Luanda after his 22-year tenure with the team.

National team career

Morais has been a member of the

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. He played for his country at the

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. He has won four

gold medals with Angola, in 2005, 2007, 2019 and 2013. He has also played at the

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, where Morais faced the

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roster, which included all-time legends

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Achievements

Petro de Luanda * 10× Angolan Basketball League: (2008, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023,

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Individual awards

* 4× Angolan Basketball League top scorer: (2011, 2013, 2016, 2021) * 3× FIBA Africa Clubs Champions Cup All-Star Team: (

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BAL career statistics

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References

External links

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