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Name: Marcus Morris
Position: PF/SF
Age: 22
Hgt: 6'8"
Wgt: 230
College/Country: Kansas
Class: Junior
10-11 Stats: 28.3min 17.2pts (.570 .342 .688) 7.6reb 1.6ast 0.8stl 0.6blk 1.9TO
Projected Draft Position: #9-#11
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Kingfans Scouting Report #1:
Position: PF/SF
Age: 22
Hgt: 6'8"
Wgt: 230
College/Country: Kansas
Class: Junior
10-11 Stats: 28.3min 17.2pts (.570 .342 .688) 7.6reb 1.6ast 0.8stl 0.6blk 1.9TO
Projected Draft Position: #9-#11
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Kingfans Scouting Report #1:
Marcus Morris: 6'8", 230 pound, PF/SF. Marcus, the twin brother of Markieff Morris, who is an inch taller. The two brothers were interchangable at Kansas. Sometimes replacing each other in the lineup, and at times both playing on the floor together. Of the two, I think Markieff will be the better all around player. But since were talking about Marcus we'll deal with him. He surprised everyone when he showed up at the combine and proclaimed himself a SF. I'm sure just about every GM was picturing him as a PF, as in a stretch PF.
Marcus is a very good shooter all the way out to the college three. He's most accurate from between 14 to 18 feet. He's also a good post player capable of scoring with either hand. In short, he has a very developed offensive game. His jumpshot is very smooth, and he never appears to be rushing on offense. Another plus, is that he seldom turns the ball over. He's also a pretty good ballhandler for a big man. And while he won't dazzle you with his passing ability, he's a capable passer.
At the college level he's a good defender, and seems to have a little edge to him on defense, as if he takes it personally. His problem entering the NBA will be lack of height. And unlike other undersized PF's, he doesn't come blessed with a long wingspan. So he'll have to make some serious adjustments. Elton Brand is an example of a 6'8" PF, that was still an excellent player because of his huge wingspan. When you add in, that Marcus is just an average athlete, not blessed with great hops, his problem increases.
I think he'll find a nitch in the NBA, simply because he is skilled, and plays with intensity. As for his being a SF, maybe, but I doubt he has the quickness to guard the majority of the SF's in the league. At this point I would call him a poor man's David West or perhaps Carl Landry. Although I think both those guys are better athlete's than Marcus. Its very hard to ignore his success in college though. He shot 55% overall from the floor.
In short, I don't see him as a starter on an NBA team. And if so, that says more about the team than it does Marcus. But I do see him as a role player, and maybe a good one.
-- Courtesy of KF Scout bajaden
Marcus is a very good shooter all the way out to the college three. He's most accurate from between 14 to 18 feet. He's also a good post player capable of scoring with either hand. In short, he has a very developed offensive game. His jumpshot is very smooth, and he never appears to be rushing on offense. Another plus, is that he seldom turns the ball over. He's also a pretty good ballhandler for a big man. And while he won't dazzle you with his passing ability, he's a capable passer.
At the college level he's a good defender, and seems to have a little edge to him on defense, as if he takes it personally. His problem entering the NBA will be lack of height. And unlike other undersized PF's, he doesn't come blessed with a long wingspan. So he'll have to make some serious adjustments. Elton Brand is an example of a 6'8" PF, that was still an excellent player because of his huge wingspan. When you add in, that Marcus is just an average athlete, not blessed with great hops, his problem increases.
I think he'll find a nitch in the NBA, simply because he is skilled, and plays with intensity. As for his being a SF, maybe, but I doubt he has the quickness to guard the majority of the SF's in the league. At this point I would call him a poor man's David West or perhaps Carl Landry. Although I think both those guys are better athlete's than Marcus. Its very hard to ignore his success in college though. He shot 55% overall from the floor.
In short, I don't see him as a starter on an NBA team. And if so, that says more about the team than it does Marcus. But I do see him as a role player, and maybe a good one.
-- Courtesy of KF Scout bajaden
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