.jpg) Morgan withBudućnost in 2025 | |
| No. 15 – Budućnost VOLI | |
|---|---|
| Position | Power forward |
| League | ABA League EuroCup |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (1997-04-17)April 17, 1997 (age 28) |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 232 lb (105 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Waynesville (Waynesville, Missouri) |
| College | Indiana (2015–2019) |
| NBA draft | 2019:undrafted |
| Playing career | 2019–present |
| Career history | |
| 2019 | Salt Lake City Stars |
| 2019–2021 | Utah Jazz |
| 2019–2020 | →Salt Lake City Stars |
| 2021 | Maine Celtics |
| 2021–2022 | Toronto Raptors |
| 2022 | Maine Celtics |
| 2022 | Boston Celtics |
| 2022–2023 | Ontario Clippers |
| 2023–2024 | Runa Basket Moscow |
| 2024 | Zenit Saint Petersburg |
| 2024–present | Buducnost Voli |
| Career highlights | |
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Stats at NBA.com  | |
| Stats atBasketball Reference | |
Juwan Christopher Morgan (born April 17, 1997) is an American professionalbasketball player forBudućnost VOLI of the ABA League. He playedcollege basketball for theIndiana Hoosiers.
Morgan is the son of Darren and Lynn Morgan, both who had served in the United States Army. He grew up playing football as a wide receiver and quarterback. By the time he was 13, Morgan was 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) and began to focus more on basketball. He joinedAAU squad MOKAN Basketball, based inKansas City, Missouri. Morgan became a star player atWaynesville High School.[1] As a junior, Morgan earnedSpringfield News-Leader's postseason team and the American Family All-USA Ozarks honors. He was a Rivals.com four-star recruit and was the 16th ranked power forward in his class. On September 10, 2014, Morgan verbally committed to play college basketball atIndiana University,[2] choosing the Hoosiers over the likes ofVanderbilt University andCreighton University, among others.[3]
Morgan averaged 2.4 points and 2.1 rebounds per game as a freshman. He improved his averages to 7.7 points and 5.6 rebounds per game as a sophomore. Morgan was forced to play many minutes at the center position as a junior due to a season-ending injury to De’Ron Davis.[4] Morgan scored a then career-high 28 points on November 22, 2017, in an 87–70 win overArkansas State.[5] On December 16, Morgan recorded 34 points and 11 rebounds in an 80–77 overtime win overNotre Dame in theCrossroads Classic. He was named NBCSports.com National Player of the Week as well as Big Ten Conference Player of the Week.[6] Morgan was named to the Second Team All-Big Ten by the coaches and media.[7] He averaged 16.5 points and 7.4 rebounds per game as a junior. After the season Morgan declared for the2018 NBA draft but did not hire an agent and ultimately opted to return to school.[8]
In the offseason before his senior season, Morgan received the “Off-season Champions” Award for his work in the conditioning program.[4] He was named to the Preseason All-Big Ten team.[9]
In Morgan's senior year he was named the USBWA Oscar Robertson National Player of the week on December 17, the Big Ten Player of the Week, Preseason All Big Ten, and is Ranked 7th best senior by ESPN.com.[10]
After going undrafted in the2019 NBA draft, Morgan was named in theUtah Jazz mini-camp roster for2019 NBA Summer League.[11] On August 21, 2019, Morgan signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Jazz.[12] He was waived in the preseason, on October 17, 2019,[13] then added to the roster of theirNBA G League affiliate, theSalt Lake City Stars[14] and opening night roster[15]
On November 21, 2019, Morgan signed atwo-way contract with theUtah Jazz, spending the rest of the season with the Jazz and theSalt Lake City Stars.[16] On December 1, 2020, he re-signed with the Jazz.[17]
On September 28, 2021, Morgan signed with theBoston Celtics.[18] However, he was waived on October 16.[19] On October 23, Morgan signed with theMaine Celtics.[20] In 13 games, he averaged 12.6 points on .559/.388/.867 shooting, 7.0 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 31.6 minutes per game.[21]
On December 22, 2021, Morgan signed a 10-day contract with theToronto Raptors.[22][21]
On January 1, 2022, Morgan was reacquired by theMaine Celtics after his 10-day contract expired.[23] On March 28, he signed a 10-day contract with theBoston Celtics.[24] On April 9, he signed a multi-year deal with the Celtics, allowing him to play through the playoffs.[25] The Celtics reached the2022 NBA Finals, but lost to theGolden State Warriors in 6 games.
On July 9, 2022, Morgan was traded, alongsideNik Stauskas,Aaron Nesmith,Malik Fitts,Daniel Theis and a 2023 first-round pick, to theIndiana Pacers in exchange forMalcolm Brogdon.[26] On July 14, Morgan was waived by the Pacers.[27]
On September 24, 2022, Morgan signed with theLos Angeles Clippers, but was released 12 days later on October 4.[28] On October 24, he joined theOntario Clippers training camp roster.[29]
On September 11, 2023, Morgan signed with Runa Basket Moscow of theVTB United League.[30]
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–20 | Utah | 21 | 0 | 6.4 | .577 | .375 | .750 | 1.4 | .3 | .0 | .1 | 1.7 |
| 2020–21 | Utah | 29 | 0 | 5.1 | .467 | .308 | .429 | 1.0 | .3 | .1 | .0 | 1.2 |
| 2021–22 | Toronto | 1 | 0 | 27.0 | .667 | .500 | — | 4.0 | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | 5.0 |
| 2021–22 | Boston | 1 | 0 | 4.0 | — | — | — | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
| Career | 52 | 0 | 6.0 | .525 | .348 | .545 | 1.2 | .3 | .1 | .1 | 1.5 | |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Utah | 7 | 2 | 12.4 | .250 | .200 | .333 | 3.0 | .7 | .3 | .0 | 1.4 |
| 2021 | Utah | 2 | 0 | 3.0 | — | — | — | 1.0 | .5 | .0 | .0 | 1.4 |
| 2022 | Boston | 9 | 0 | 1.7 | .000 | .000 | .500 | .3 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .1 |
| Career | 18 | 2 | 5.9 | .231 | .182 | .375 | 1.4 | .3 | .1 | .0 | .6 | |
