Jaylen Morris facts for kids
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| Shooting guard / small forward | |
| Personal information | |
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| Born | September 19, 1995 Amherst, New York, U.S. |
| High school | St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute (Buffalo, New York) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Molloy (2013–2017) |
| NBA Draft | 2017 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2017–2023 |
| Coaching career | 2024–present |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 2017–2018 | Erie BayHawks |
| 2018 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2018–2019 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 2018–2019 | →Wisconsin Herd |
| 2019 | Erie BayHawks |
| 2019–2020 | Aris Thessaloniki |
| 2020 | Bnei Herzliya |
| 2021 | Iowa Wolves |
| 2021 | Austin Spurs |
| 2022 | San Antonio Spurs |
| 2022 | Austin Spurs |
| 2023 | Raptors 905 |
| As coach: | |
| 2024–present | Daemen University (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Jaylen Morris (born September 19, 1995) is an American who used to play professional basketball. He played for teams like the Raptors 905 in the NBA G League. Before turning pro, he played college basketball at Molloy College.
Today, he is an assistant coach at Daemen University and also helps train young players at an academy in West Seneca.
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Early Life and College Basketball
Jaylen Morris went to high school at St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute in Buffalo, New York. In his final year, he was recognized as one of the best players in Western New York. He was also named "Mr. Defense" for being the top defensive player in New York State.
Even with these honors, he didn't get any scholarship offers for college. So, he decided to attend Molloy College. His father, Patrick, was an assistant coach there.
College Achievements
After his second year at Molloy, Morris received an honorable mention for the East Coast Conference (ECC) All-Conference team. In his third year, he was named to the All-ECC Third-team.
During his senior year, he earned All-ECC First-team honors. He was the second-highest scorer on his team that season. He averaged an impressive 19.9 points per game.
Professional Basketball Career
After college, Jaylen Morris began his journey in professional basketball. He joined several teams in the NBA G League and even played for a few NBA teams.
Erie BayHawks (2017–2018)
Jaylen Morris was not chosen in the 2017 NBA draft. However, he worked out with the Long Island Nets. This led to him being picked 41st overall in the 2017 NBA G League Draft. He was drafted by the Erie BayHawks.
Atlanta Hawks (2018)
On February 28, 2018, Jaylen Morris signed a 10-day contract with the Atlanta Hawks. He made his first NBA appearance on the same day. The Hawks won that game 107–102 against the Indiana Pacers.
In his NBA debut, Morris scored 2 points and grabbed 2 rebounds in 11 minutes. After his first contract ended, he signed a second 10-day contract. He then signed with the Hawks for the rest of the season. He left the team on July 19, 2018.
Milwaukee Bucks (2018–2019)
On July 22, 2018, Morris signed a deal with an Italian team called Auxilium Pallacanestro Torino. But he decided not to play for them. Instead, on July 31, 2018, he signed a special "two-way contract" with the Milwaukee Bucks. This type of contract allows a player to play for both an NBA team and its G League affiliate. The Bucks later released him on January 13, 2019.
Return to Erie (2019)
On January 31, 2019, the Erie BayHawks announced that Jaylen Morris was back on their team roster.
Playing in Europe (2019–2020)
On September 25, 2019, Jaylen Morris joined Aris Thessaloniki, a team in Greece. He played for them during the 2019–2020 season. He averaged 9.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game.
Playing in Israel (2020)
On October 27, 2020, Morris signed a one-month contract with Bnei Herzliya. This team plays in the Israeli National League.
Iowa Wolves (2021)
Morris joined the Iowa Wolves in the G League for their 2021 season. He played one game with the team before being released on February 12.
Austin Spurs (2021)
The Austin Spurs picked up Morris on February 14, 2021. However, he was released on February 25 due to an injury that ended his season.
On October 8, 2021, Morris signed with the San Antonio Spurs. He was released before the season started. On October 27, 2021, he re-signed with the Austin Spurs.
San Antonio Spurs (2022)
On January 1, 2022, Morris signed a 10-day contract with the San Antonio Spurs. This was under a special rule called a "hardship exemption."
Return to Austin (2022)
On January 11, 2022, Morris was reacquired by the Austin Spurs.
Raptors 905 (2023)
On October 30, 2023, Morris joined Raptors 905. He played with them for a short time before being released on December 9, 2023.
Coaching Career
Jaylen Morris has now started a new chapter in his basketball journey as a coach.
On October 3, 2024, Morris was announced as an assistant coach for Daemen University. He works under head coach Mike MacDonald.
He also became a trainer for Darren Fenn's XGen Elite basketball academy in West Seneca. This happened on October 18, 2024. He helps young players improve their skills there.
NBA Career Stats
Here are some statistics from Jaylen Morris's time playing in the NBA.
| Legend | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
Regular Season Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–18 | Atlanta | 6 | 0 | 16.4 | .406 | .200 | – | 2.7 | 1.2 | .3 | .2 | 4.7 |
| 2018–19 | Milwaukee | 4 | 0 | 7.1 | .400 | .333 | .500 | 1.3 | 1.0 | .5 | .0 | 2.5 |
| 2021–22 | San Antonio | 3 | 0 | 5.3 | .000 | .000 | .500 | .7 | .7 | .0 | .0 | .7 |
| Career | 13 | 0 | 11.0 | .354 | .200 | .500 | 1.8 | 1.0 | .3 | .1 | 3.1 | |
See also
In Spanish: Jaylen Morris para niños
