Ja Morant's father, Tee Morant, was a professional basketball player in Europe

Ja Morant was not heavily recruited in high school and only received offers from mid-major colleges

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Ja Morant was initially a late bloomer physically, standing only 5'9" as a high school sophomore

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Ja Morant played AAU basketball for the South Carolina Hornets, coached by his father

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Ja Morant wears the number 12 in honor of his father, who wore the same number during his playing career

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Ja Morant was the first player in Murray State history to be drafted in the first round of the NBA Draft

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Ja Morant won the 2020 NBA Rookie of the Year award, beating out Zion Williamson

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Ja Morant has a tattoo on his left arm of the phrase "Live by Faith

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Ja Morant has a close relationship with his mother, Jamie, who raised him and his sisters as a single mother

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Ja Morant is known for his explosive athleticism, with many of his highlight dunks and plays going viral on social media

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