College basketball fans will get their chance to watch Murray St.’s Ja Morant perform under the NCAA Tournament microscope after the sophomore point guard led the Racers to the Ohio Valley Conference tournament championship last weekend, securing an automatic bid.
If you’re a regular reader of our draft big board feature, you know I’m super high on Morant’s pro potential. His speed in the open court reminds me of De’Aaron Fox, who’s enjoying a breakout 2nd NBA season in Sacramento. If Morant is able to take advantage of NBA weight training to add strength to his 6’2”, 180 pound frame, his ceiling could be in the Russell Westbrook/pre-knee injury Derrick Rose range, given his uncanny ability to finish at the rim over taller defenders and consistently get to the free throw line.