John Morton (basketball) facts for kids
| Saint Peter's Peacocks | |
|---|---|
| Assistant coach | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | May 18, 1967 The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
| High school | Walton (The Bronx, New York) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Seton Hall (1985–1989) |
| NBA Draft | 1989 / Round: 1 / Pick: 25th overall |
| Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers | |
| Pro career | 1989–2002 |
| Coaching career | 2006–present |
| League | Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1989–1991 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 1991–1992 | Miami Heat |
| 1992–1993 | Rapid City Thrillers |
| 1993–1994 | 7Up Joventut |
| 1994 | Rapid City Thrillers |
| 1994–1995 | Somontano Huesca |
| 1995–1998 | CB Gran Canaria |
| 1998–1999 | Covirán Cervezas Alhambra |
| 1999–2000 | Richmond Rhythm |
| 2000 | Shell Turbo Chargers |
| 2001–2002 | Canarias Telecom |
| 2002 | Banca Popolare Ragusa |
| As coach: | |
| 2006–2010 | Saint Peter's (assistant) |
| 2010–2015 | Fordham (assistant) |
| 2018–present | Saint Peter's (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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John Morton (born May 18, 1967) is a retired American professional basketball player and current assistant coach at Saint Peter's University. At a height of 6′3″ (1.91 m) and 180 pounds (82 kg), he played at the point guard position.
College playing career
Morton played college basketball at Seton Hall University, with the Seton Hall Pirates, from 1985 to 1989.
Professional playing career
Morton was picked in the first round of the 1989 NBA draft. He played for only three NBA seasons (1990–1992), playing with the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Miami Heat. He averaged 4.8 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game.
Coaching career
Morton worked as an assistant basketball coach at Fordham in 2010. In 2018, Morton was hired as an assistant coach for Saint Peter's University.
See also
In Spanish: John Morton (baloncestista) para niños
