Early Life and Education of Ja Morant: A Complete Timeline
An overview of the childhood and early education of Ja Morant, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Temetrius Jamel "Ja" Morant is a professional basketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA. He gained recognition playing college basketball for Murray State, earning consensus first-team All-American honors in 2019. Known for his athleticism and playmaking abilities, Morant quickly became a prominent figure in the NBA.
1984: First Murray State Triple-Double
In 1984, Isacc Miles recorded the first triple-double in Murray State history.
1996: Former Assist Record
In the 1996-97 season, Chad Townsend set the previous school single-season assist record of 212.
August 10, 1999: Ja Morant Born
On August 10, 1999, Temetrius Jamel "Ja" Morant was born. He is now a professional basketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies.
1999: Previous Assists Record
In 1999, Aubrey Reese set the previous assists record at CFSB Center with 12 against Alabama State.
2012: Last Triple-Double
In 2012, Draymond Green recorded the last triple-double in the NCAA tournament before Ja Morant.
July 2016: Discovered by Murray State
In July 2016, Ja Morant was accidentally discovered by Murray State's assistant coach James Kane while attending a camp.
September 3, 2016: Committed to Murray State
On September 3, 2016, Ja Morant committed to playing basketball for Murray State University.
November 10, 2017: Murray State Debut
On November 10, 2017, Ja Morant debuted for Murray State, scoring 7 points and providing a team-high 11 assists in a win against Brescia University.
December 12, 2017: First Career Double-Double
On December 12, 2017, Ja Morant recorded his first career double-double with 10 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists in a loss to Saint Louis.
2017: Unranked Recruit
In 2017, Ja Morant was unranked by recruiting services.
February 1, 2018: Season High in Points
On February 1, 2018, Ja Morant scored a season-high 23 points against Southeast Missouri State.
November 24, 2018: First Multiple Triple-Double
On November 24, 2018, Ja Morant became the first Murray State player to ever record multiple triple-doubles.
2018: AAU Teammate with Zion Williamson
In 2018, Ja Morant played in the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) circuit with Zion Williamson.
January 10, 2019: Wooden Award Watch List
On January 10, 2019, Ja Morant was named to the midseason top 25 watch list for the John R. Wooden Award and broke the school record for most assists in a single game, with 18.
August 7, 2019: Morant's Daughter Was Born
On August 7, 2019, Ja Morant's daughter was born, marking a significant personal life event.
2019: Declared for NBA Draft
Following Murray State's loss in the 2019 NCAA Tournament, Ja Morant announced his intention to declare for the 2019 NBA draft.
2019: Named All-American
In 2019, Ja Morant was a consensus first-team All-American as a sophomore while playing college basketball for the Murray State Racers.
