The Memphis Grizzlies might’ve just missed out on the first selection in next month’s NBA Draft, but they look set to acquire an elite talent of their own with their pick, the second in this year’s order.

Multiple sources have reported that Memphis plans to draft Murray State point guard Ja Morant with the 2nd overall pick in next month’s draft.

Morant, a 19-year-old who was lightly recruited coming out of high school, developed into a superstar in his sophomore season at the Ohio Valley Conference school.

The 6’3″ guard was the Racers’ star player and led his team to the OVC Title as well as a 12 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Morant declared for the draft after an outstanding sophomore season in which he became the first player in NCAA history to average 20 points and 10 assists per game in a single season.

The South Carolina native averaged 24.5 points, 10.0 assists, 5.7 assists, and 1.8 steals per game, all while shooting 50% from the field. He has the potential to become an elite point guard in the league due to his offensive skill set and tenacity.

The draft will take place on June 20th in Brooklyn, New York.

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Despite only having a 6.6% chance to do so, the New Orleans Pelicans won the NBA Draft Lottery on Tuesday night and acquired the right to make the first pick on June 20.

The draft lottery, which took place in Chicago, gave the New York Knicks, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Phoenix Suns the highest odds to snatch the top pick, at 14%.

However, the Pelicans, who finished the 2018-19 season with the 7th-worst record, got the pick and the right to draft Duke phenom Zion Williamson with the first selection of the night.

The Knicks were long seen as an ideal destination for Williamson, who would relish the opportunity to groom a home-grown superstar that would be a media sensation in the country’s largest market, ended up with the third pick instead.

The Memphis Grizzlies have the second overall pick despite having slim odds to rise so far.

The Pelicans, as previously mentioned, will almost certainly draft Williamson with the first pick. The young phenom is considered one of the most attractive basketball prospects in a long time due to his explosive athleticism and scoring ability.

The draft will be held on June 20th at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

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The Memphis Grizzlies might’ve just missed out on the first selection in next month’s NBA Draft, but they look set to acquire an elite talent of their own with their pick, the second in this year’s order.

Multiple sources have reported that Memphis plans to draft Murray State point guard Ja Morant with the 2nd overall pick in next month’s draft.

Morant, a 19-year-old who was lightly recruited coming out of high school, developed into a superstar in his sophomore season at the Ohio Valley Conference school.

The 6’3″ guard was the Racers’ star player and led his team to the OVC Title as well as a 12 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Morant declared for the draft after an outstanding sophomore season in which he became the first player in NCAA history to average 20 points and 10 assists per game in a single season.

The South Carolina native averaged 24.5 points, 10.0 assists, 5.7 assists, and 1.8 steals per game, all while shooting 50% from the field. He has the potential to become an elite point guard in the league due to his offensive skill set and tenacity.

The draft will take place on June 20th in Brooklyn, New York.

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Despite only having a 6.6% chance to do so, the New Orleans Pelicans won the NBA Draft Lottery on Tuesday night and acquired the right to make the first pick on June 20.

The draft lottery, which took place in Chicago, gave the New York Knicks, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Phoenix Suns the highest odds to snatch the top pick, at 14%.

However, the Pelicans, who finished the 2018-19 season with the 7th-worst record, got the pick and the right to draft Duke phenom Zion Williamson with the first selection of the night.

The Knicks were long seen as an ideal destination for Williamson, who would relish the opportunity to groom a home-grown superstar that would be a media sensation in the country’s largest market, ended up with the third pick instead.

The Memphis Grizzlies have the second overall pick despite having slim odds to rise so far.

The Pelicans, as previously mentioned, will almost certainly draft Williamson with the first pick. The young phenom is considered one of the most attractive basketball prospects in a long time due to his explosive athleticism and scoring ability.

The draft will be held on June 20th at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

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