Juwan Morgan Explained

Juwan Morgan
Position:Power forward
Height Ft:6
Height In:7
Weight Lb:232
League:ABA League
Team:Budućnost VOLI
Birth Date:17 April 1997
Birth Place:Landstuhl, Germany
High School:Waynesville
(Waynesville, Missouri)
College:Indiana (2015–2019)
Draft Year:2019
Career Start:2019
Years1:2019
Team1:Salt Lake City Stars
Years2:
Team2:Utah Jazz
Years3:2019–2020
Team3:Salt Lake City Stars
Years4:2021
Team4:Maine Celtics
Team5:Toronto Raptors
Years6:2022
Team6:Maine Celtics
Team7:Boston Celtics
Years8:2022–2023
Team8:Ontario Clippers
Years9:2023–2024
Team9:Runa Basket Moscow
Years10:2024
Team10:Zenit Saint Petersburg
Highlights:
  • Third-team All-Big Ten (2019)
  • Second-team All-Big Ten (2018)
Years11:2024–present
Team11:Buducnost Voli

Juwan Christopher Morgan (born April 17, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for Budućnost VOLI of the ABA League. He played college basketball for the Indiana Hoosiers.

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. Morgan became a star player at Waynesville High School.[1] As a junior, Morgan earned Springfield News-Leader'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,[2] choosing the Hoosiers over the likes of Vanderbilt University and Creighton University, among others.[3]

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.[4] Morgan scored a then career-high 28 points on November 22, 2017, in an 87-70 win over Arkansas State.[5] On December 16, Morgan recorded 34 points and 11 rebounds in an 80-77 overtime win over Notre Dame in the Crossroads Classic. He was named NBCSports.com National Player of the Week as well as Big Ten Conference Player of the Week.[6] Morgan was named to the Second Team All-Big Ten by the coaches and media.[7] He averaged 16.5 points and 7.4 rebounds per game as a junior. After the season Morgan declared for the 2018 NBA draft but did not hire an agent and ultimately opted to return to school.[8]

In the offseason before his senior season, Morgan received the “Off-season Champions” Award for his work in the conditioning program.[4] He was named to the Preseason All-Big Ten team.[9]

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.[10]

Professional career

Salt Lake City Stars (2019)

After going undrafted in the 2019 NBA draft, Morgan was named in the Utah Jazz mini-camp roster for 2019 NBA Summer League.[11] On August 21, 2019, Morgan signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Jazz.[12] He was waived in the preseason, on October 17, 2019,[13] then added to the roster of their NBA G League affiliate, the Salt Lake City Stars[14] and opening night roster[15]

Utah Jazz (2019–2021)

On November 21, 2019, Morgan signed a two-way contract with the Utah Jazz, spending the rest of the season with the Jazz and the Salt Lake City Stars.[16] On December 1, 2020, he re-signed with the Jazz.[17]

Maine Celtics (2021)

On September 28, 2021, Morgan signed with the Boston Celtics.[18] However, he was waived on October 16.[19] On October 23, Morgan signed with the Maine Celtics.[20] 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.[21]

Toronto Raptors (2021–2022)

On December 22, 2021, Morgan signed a 10-day contract with the Toronto Raptors.[22]

Boston / Maine Celtics (2022)

On January 1, 2022, Morgan was reacquired by the Maine Celtics after his 10-day contract expired.[23] On March 28, he signed a 10-day contract with the Boston Celtics.[24] On April 9, he signed a multi-year deal with the Celtics, allowing him to play through the playoffs.[25] The Celtics reached the 2022 NBA Finals, but lost to the Golden State Warriors in 6 games.

On July 9, 2022, Morgan was traded, alongside Nik Stauskas, Aaron Nesmith, Malik Fitts, Daniel Theis and a 2023 first-round pick, to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for Malcolm Brogdon.[26] On July 14, Morgan was waived by the Pacers.[27]

Ontario Clippers (2022–2023)

On September 24, 2022, Morgan signed with the Los Angeles Clippers, but was released 12 days later on October 4.[28] On October 24, he joined the Ontario Clippers training camp roster.[29]

Runa Basket Moscow (2023–present)

On September 11, 2023, Morgan signed with Runa Basket Moscow of the VTB United League.[30]

Career statistics

NBA

Regular season

|-| style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"| Utah| 21 || 0 || 6.4 || .577 || .375 || .750 || 1.4 || .3 || .0 || .1 || 1.7|-| style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"| Utah| 29 || 0 || 5.1 || .467 || .308 || .429 || 1.0 || .3 || .1 || .0 || 1.2|-| style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"| Toronto| 1 || 0 || 27.0 || .667 || .500 || || 4.0 || 1.0 || .0 || .0 || 5.0|-| style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"| Boston| 1 || 0 || 4.0 || || || || .0 || .0 || .0 || .0 || .0|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career| 52 || 0 || 6.0 || .525 || .348 || .545 || 1.2 || .3 || .1 || .1 || 1.5

Playoffs

|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2020| style="text-align:left;"| Utah| 7 || 2 || 12.4 || .250 || .200 || .333 || 3.0 || .7 || .3 || .0 || 1.4|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2021| style="text-align:left;"| Utah| 2 || 0 || 3.0 || || || || 1.0 || .5 || .0 || .0 || 1.4|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2022| style="text-align:left;"| Boston| 9 || 0 || 1.7 || .000 || .000 || .500 || .3 || .0 || .0 || .0 || .1|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career| 18 || 2 || 5.9 || .231 || .182 || .375 || 1.4 || .3 || .1 || .0 || .6

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Osterman . Zach . Juwan Morgan becoming the player IU basketball needs for its present and its future . October 25, 2018 . . December 15, 2017.
  2. News: Waynesville's Juwan Morgan: Indiana-bound . October 25, 2018 . . September 10, 2014.
  3. Web site: Recruit Juwan Morgan picks Indiana University basketball.
  4. News: Davis . Tom . Indiana Hoosiers' best player is also demonstrating that he is their hardest worker . September 13, 2018 . . July 31, 2018.
  5. News: Hutchens . Terry . Morgan's hustle play and career-high 28 points lead IU over Arkansas State . October 25, 2018 . . November 22, 2017.
  6. Web site: Juwan Morgan Named National and Big Ten Player of the Week. October 25, 2018. December 18, 2017. Indiana Hoosiers.
  7. News: View the 2017-18 All-Big Ten Men's Basketball Team. Big Ten Network. June 5, 2018.
  8. News: Osterman . Zach . Insider: Juwan Morgan's return means raised expectations for IU basketball . September 13, 2018 . . May 29, 2018.
  9. Web site: Big Ten Men's Basketball Basketball Preseason Honors Announced. https://web.archive.org/web/20181015114432/https://bigten.org/news/2018/10/11/big-ten-mens-basketball-basketball-preseason-honors-announced.aspx?path=mbball. dead. October 15, 2018. October 15, 2018. October 11, 2018. BigTen.org. CBS Interactive.
  10. Web site: Juwan Morgan - Men's Basketball. Indiana University Athletics. en. March 20, 2019.
  11. Web site: Jazz Announce Mini-Camp Roster for 2019 Summer League. NBA.com. June 27, 2019. June 27, 2019.
  12. Web site: We have signed Trevon Bluiett and Juwan Morgan.. Utah Jazz on Twitter. August 21, 2019. August 22, 2019.
  13. Web site: Jazz waive Kyle Collinsworth and Juwan Morgan. NBA.com. October 17, 2019. November 21, 2019.
  14. Web site: Stars Finalize Training Camp Roster. NBA.com. October 29, 2019. November 21, 2019.
  15. Web site: Stars Finalize Opening Night Roster. NBA.com. November 8, 2019. November 8, 2019.
  16. Web site: Utah Jazz sign Juwan Morgan. NBA.com. November 21, 2019. November 21, 2019.
  17. Web site: Jazz Announce 2020-21 training camp roster. NBA.com. December 1, 2019. December 8, 2019.
  18. Web site: Boston Celtics Announce 2021-22 Training Camp Roster. NBA.com. September 28, 2021. October 3, 2021.
  19. Web site: Luke. Adams. Celtics Release Ryan Arcidiacono, Juwan Morgan. HoopsRumors.com. October 16, 2021. October 23, 2021.
  20. Web site: Celtics Acquire Two In Draft, Announce Training Camp Roster. NBA.com. October 23, 2021. October 23, 2021.
  21. Web site: Luke. Adams. Raptors To Sign Brandon Goodwin, Juwan Morgan; Gary Trent Jr. In Protocols. HoopsRumors.com. December 21, 2021. December 23, 2021.
  22. Web site: Luke. Adams. Raptors Complete Three 10-Day Signings. HoopsRumors.com. December 23, 2021. December 23, 2021.
  23. Web site: 2021-22 NBA G League Transactions. gleague.nba.com. January 1, 2022.
  24. Web site: Evans. Boston. Juwan Morgan Signs 10-Day Contract With Boston Celtics. NBA.com. March 28, 2022. March 29, 2022.
  25. Web site: Arthur. Hill. Juwan Morgan Signs Multi-Year Deal With Celtics. HoopsRumors.com. April 10, 2022. April 10, 2022.
  26. Web site: Pacers Announce Trade With Boston Celtics . July 11, 2022 . NBA . July 9, 2022.
  27. Web site: Pacers Waive Four Players . .
  28. Web site: Clippers re-sign Malik Fitts, add Nate Darling, release three others. Clips Nation . October 5, 2022. October 7, 2022.
  29. Web site: Ontario Clippers Announce Training Camp Roster for 2022-23 NBA G League Season. oursportscentral.com. October 24, 2022. October 24, 2022.
  30. Web site: Bako in UNICS, B.J. Johnson joined PARMA, Hawkins will play in Samara, Cebasek is going to MINSK. The VTB League teams full-filled their rosters. VTB-League.com. September 13, 2023.