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Morant declares for NBA draft

Story by Blake Sandlin Interim Editor-In-Chief bsandlin1@murraystate.edu Sophomore guard Ja Morant announced on Wednesday, April 3, that he will end his celebrated two-year college career and officially enter the 2019 NBA Draft. The news, which was delivered by Morant alongside his mother Jamie, father Tee, Head Coach Matt McMahon and a large crowd of fans Read More

Making Morant: Ja Morant’s ascent from small town kid to big stage star

Story by Blake Sandlin Interim Editor-in-Chief bsandlin1@murraystate.edu There are two sides to Ja Morant’s turbulent, yet providential story. There’s the side the world is seeing – the acrobatic highlight dunks, the outlandish ball control and breathtaking court vision, the breakneck speed and athleticism. The side of a guy who’s averaging 24.3 ppg and 10.2 apg, Read More

Morant chasing a ring and an NBA dream

Story by Maggiann Ackerman Staff Writer mackerman@murraystate.edu Murray State sophomore point guard Ja Morant made his objective for the season very clear following Murray State’s media day: bring home another championship. Morant was projected to be drafted No. 19 by ESPN Draft analyst Jonathan Givony in his most recent mock draft. Despite being a highly-touted Read More

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