Murray State guard Ja Morant will declare for the 2019 NBA draft on Tuesday, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania. He is expected to make his announcement at a fan event at the school on Wednesday afternoon.
Morant is the draft's No. 2 prospect, according to Sports Illustrated's Jeremy Woo. He delivered a historic sophomore season for the Racers as Murray State advanced to the second round of the NCAA tournament. Morant became the first player in NCAA history to average 20 points and 10 assists in one season, dunking and dishing his way to Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year honors.