Raymar Morgan
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| Raymar Morgan | |
|---|---|
| College | Michigan State |
| Conference | Big Ten |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Position | Forward |
| Class | Sophomore |
| Nickname | Captain Morgan |
| Career | 2006 – present |
| Height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Nationality | USA |
| Born | August 8, 1988 Canton, Ohio |
| High school | McKinley High School, Canton, Ohio |
Raymar Morgan (born August 8, 1988 in Canton, Ohio) is a college basketball player for Michigan State University and wears the number 2. Morgan attended Canton McKinley High School.
[edit] Basketball Information
High School
- Averaged 24.4 points and 9.0 rebounds as a senior at Canton McKinley High School, playing for coach Dave Hoover [1]
- Led McKinley to 2006 Division I state title, being named Most Outstanding Player of the all-tournament team for the second straight season [2]
- Named 2006 Ohio Division I Player of the Year, 2005 Ohio Division I second team, 2004 Ohio Division I honorable mention[3]
- Finished his career as McKinley's all-time leading scorer with 1,553 points
- The Bulldogs were 73-7 with Morgan in the starting lineup during his three years and never lost a home game
- In 2005, Led McKinley to a 26-1 record and a Division 1 state championship, recording 18 points and six rebounds in a 51-42 victory over St. Xavier in the state finals
- Won the 2005 AND1 High School Basketball Championship in late June, earning MVP honors
- Rated the No. 11 small forward[4] and No. 34 player overall[5] in the 2006 class by Scout.com
- Rated the No. 11 small forward[6] amd No. 33 player overall[7] in the 2006 class by rivals.com
- Rated the No. 5 small forward and No. 22 overall player[8] in the 2006 class by risemag.com
- Attended the same high school as former Spartan alum Eric Snow[9]
MSU Basketball
- He set a school record by scoring 10 or more points in his first 6 games
- He was named to the 2006-07 Big Ten All-Freshman team.
His Michigan State profile says:
Versatile big man with great defensive skills and the ability to defend four positions ... Strong rebounder ... Great work ethic as he continues to improve his offensive game ... Expected to be a major contributor as a true freshman
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