Ja Morant
Basketball Player
Real Name
Temetrius Jamel Ja Morant
Partner/Spouse
Single
Height
183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Parents
Jamie Morant and Tee Morant
Age
26 years
Siblings
Sister: Teniya Morant
Birthday
August 10, 1999
Child/Kids
No
Zodiac Sign
Leo
Nationality
American
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Intro
Ja Morant is a dynamic guard who became a star with the Murray State Racers. In his 2018-2019 sophomore year, he was the first Murray State player to notch multiple triple-doubles. The Memphis Grizzlies picked him second overall in the 2019 NBA Draft, and he went on to win the 2020 NBA Rookie of the Year award.
Family Life
Ja Morant has a younger sister named Teniya. He and his partner, KK Dixon, have a daughter named Kaari. His dad, Tee, is often at games cheering him on.
Early Career
Ja Morant made the South Carolina Class 3A all-state team as a junior and senior in high school. He wasn’t ranked by most big recruiting services and only got one other major NCAA Division I offer from South Carolina. He played AAU basketball in South Carolina for a season alongside Zion Williamson.
Record
Ja Morant broke Murray State’s single-season assists record in his second year of 2018–2019. He was also the first NCAA Division I men’s player in over 20 years to average 40 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 steals in a game.
