Temetrius Jamel "Ja" Morant is an American professional basketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA. He played college for the Murray State Racers, where he was a consensus first-team All-American as a sophomore in 2019. Selected with the 2nd overall pick, Morant was named Rookie of the Year in 2020. He played his first All Start game as a starter and won the NBA Most Improved Player Award at the conclusion of the season.