**Ja Morant** is a professional basketball player and **point guard for the Memphis Grizzlies**[4]. Born on August 10, 1999, in Dalzell, South Carolina[6], Morant has established himself as one of the NBA's most athletic and dynamic guards since entering the league in 2019. Morant attended Crestwood High School, where he became the school's all-time leading scorer with 1,679 points[5]. After receiving limited high-level recruiting interest, he committed to Murray State University. During his two seasons with the Racers (2017-19), he became the first player to average 20 points and 10 assists per game since the NCAA began officially recognizing assists in 1983-84[2]. His breakout moment came when he scored 38 points against Alabama, gaining national attention[5]. He declared for the 2019 NBA Draft after his sophomore season. The Memphis Grizzlies selected Morant with the second overall pick in 2019[3]. In his rookie season (2019-20), he averaged 17.8 points and 7.3 assists per game, earning NBA **Rookie of the Year** honors with 99 of 100 first-place votes[1]. He has since become a cornerstone of the Grizzlies franchise, achieving **All-NBA 2nd Team** honors in 2022[4] and helping lead Memphis to multiple playoff appearances. Morant had a breakout 2021-22 season, averaging 27.4 points per game as the Grizzlies finished second in the Western Conference with a 56-26 record[1]. However, his career has faced disruptions, including an eight-game suspension in March 2023 after he livestreamed a video displaying a gun at a nightclub[1]. Despite this setback, he continues to perform at a high level, averaging 26.2 points and 8.1 assists in the 2022-23 season[1]. Currently 26 years old and active with the Grizzlies, Morant remains a key player in the NBA, known for his exceptional athleticism, court vision, and scoring ability[3].