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Isaiah Morris
Personal information
Born (1969-04-02) April 2, 1969 (age 56)
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
High school Huguenot (Richmond, Virginia)
Listed height 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight 229 lb (104 kg)
Career information
College
  • San Jacinto (1988–1990)
  • Arkansas (1990–1992)
NBA Draft 1992 / Round: 2 / Pick: 37th overall
Selected by the Miami Heat
Pro career 1992–2007
Career history
1992–1993 Detroit Pistons
1993–1994 Teorematour Milano
1994 Fort Wayne Fury
1994–1995 Tri-City Chinook
1995 Trotamundos de Carabobo
1995–1996 Grupo AGB Huesca
1996 Unión Deportiva Española
1996–1997 Peñarol de Mar del Plata
1997 Guaiqueríes de Margarita
1997–1998 Apollon Limassol
1998 Quilmes de Mar del Plata
1998 Guaiqueríes de Margarita
1998 Gallitos de Isabela
1998–1999 Pogoń Ruda Śląska
1999 Guaiqueríes de Margarita
1999–2000 Pogoń Ruda Śląska
2000–2001 Proteas EKA AEL
2001 Avtodor Saratov
2001 Aris
2001–2002 Crvena zvezda
2002–2003 ENAD
2003 Toros de Aragua
2003 Maratonistas de Coamo
2003–2004 Stal Ostrów Wielkopolski
2004 Toros de Aragua

Isaiah Butch Morris (born April 2, 1969) is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He played as a forward and was known for his skills on the court. Morris played for the Detroit Pistons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) during the 1992-93 season. Before turning professional, he played college basketball for San Jacinto College and the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Isaiah Morris's Basketball Journey

College Basketball Years

Isaiah Morris played college basketball for two different teams. He started at San Jacinto College, where he played from 1988 to 1990. After that, he moved to the University of Arkansas, playing for them from 1990 to 1992. His time in college helped him prepare for a career in professional basketball.

Joining the NBA

After his college career, Isaiah Morris was chosen in the 1992 NBA draft. The Miami Heat picked him in the second round, as the 37th overall player selected. This was a big step towards playing in the NBA.

Morris then joined the Detroit Pistons for the 1992-93 NBA season. He played in 25 games for the Pistons during that season. He averaged about 2.2 points in each game he played.

Playing Around the World

After his time in the NBA, Isaiah Morris played basketball in many different countries. He traveled to places like Venezuela, Spain, Uruguay, and Poland. He also played in Yugoslavia for a team called Red Star Belgrade. His career took him to Russia, the Dominican Republic, Greece, Cyprus, and Puerto Rico.

Morris was a tall player, standing six feet, eight inches (2.03 meters) tall. This height was a great advantage for him as a forward. He played for many different teams in various leagues across the globe.

Return to Arkansas

Later in his career, Isaiah Morris came back to Arkansas. He played for the Arkansas Aeros during the 2006–07 season. This team was part of the ABA. He officially ended his professional basketball career in 2007.

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