From 0 Stars to NBA Star
By Robert Rangel Credit:https://clutchpoints.com/grizzlies-news-murray-state-to-retire-ja-morants-no-12/ A bag of Doritos and a can of soda. That is how Temetrius "Ja" Morant's legacy began. It was July of 2016 when James Kane, Murray State assistant coach at the time, had traveled seven hours to Spartanburg Day School in upstate South Carolina. He was there to check out an AAU combine and watch over Murray State's top prospect, Tevin Brown from Alabama. When he arrived at his destination, Kane was craving a snack. He stood in line at a concession stand to fulfill his cravings. While ordering, he heard a basketball being dribbled in the auxiliary gym. He decided to go take a peek, and saw Ja Morant playing a 3-3 pickup game. Ja Morant was unknown at the time. The 6-foot-3 guard from Dalzell, South Carolina, was heading into his senior season. Despite averaging 27 points, eight rebounds, and eight assist per game, Morant was considered a zero st