Ja Morant scores 29 points and game winner to lift Murray State | College Basketball Highlights

In the Ohio Valley Conference Championship semifinal, Ja Morant scores 29 points and knocks in a game-winning and-1 bucket to lead the Murray State Racers to a 76-74 victory over the Jacksonville State Gamecocks. Murray State advances to the finals, where they will face the Belmont Bruins.
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[@Dakidpepe]

This dude came out of nowhere

[@keirroberts601]

Sebastian Martinez that's what I like about him , also he's a different type of player that I think could be one of the best

[@larrylegendtv6947]

Not really, people have been dropping videos hyping him up since the beginning of the season, and he's lived up to thr hype

[@seanjohn1610]

Sebastian Martinez nah be been nice

[@bigbossblanco8290]

@@seanjohn1610 Most of us ain't no dude til this year, he nice tho.

[@MIGGYME1]

Gone be a bust in the league and we can bet money on it.

[@jcpeters9007]

Damn I’m routing for this kid in the league. Too bad my team doesn’t need him ;(

[@nathaniel8186]

Refs really bailed the Racers out this game

[@SKIDSnSTUFF]

dudes tryin to bite kobe

[@icyysnagforfunsnag3058]

Lol no

[@devontamoffitt4313]

"Dog Fight"

[@bigzeus3236]

I’d rather see him win the championship than Duke. OMM

[@bigbossblanco8290]

Why?

[@bigzeus3236]

BigBoss Blanco it’s a more organic story. I think he has more heart. He’s a hometown hero. I got my hair cut by his dad while I was in the Marine Corps. His dad is a barber that everyone loves and respects.

[@bigbossblanco8290]

@@bigzeus3236 I can feel that fam.

[@Fropuff123]

Leezy Marino sorry we love him too much at Murray

[@JayTheRealest1]

*Lmao facts. Duke ain't winning shit anyways. Even with Zion.*

[@kennethanderson9641]

This is the PG Phoenix Suns needs. An atheletic freak

[@crazyluigi6664]

More like a passer for their other scoring players.

[@ignorantpost6051]

@@crazyluigi6664 he is that too honestly

[@wscottwalters74]

Perfect complement to Book and Ayton.

[@dreadrockz]

I'll say Chicago before Phoenix

[@frogboi6590]

Dreadrockz Nah, Phoenix is a match made in heaven

[@mansurx26]

HE COMING TO CHICAGO! 🔥 He even sound like D Rose 😂 Pg-Morant🔥 Sg-Lavine🔥 Sf-Porter 🔥 Pf-Lauri🔥 C-Wendell 🔥

[@davidrrosal]

nah he goin to Phoenix

[@box5bastard277]

Lakers trading zo for him. watch yell

[@ezekielaboluwade7703]

The fucking bulls arnt taking hard enough and its pissing me off

[@Rawdilla05]

Pure facts he will make our bulls instant playoff team

[@PritDeLaGhetto]

staick123RBLX dude shut up. If you're gonna call someone out on misspelling then maybe you should spell right too. It's you* and really* dumbass. What a loser

[@djwesley34]

If you look at the history of the NBA and what players become superstars it's usually the player who come out nowhere and to prove themselves

[@cromartiethemc480]

I.e Trae Young last year

[@pjmcray101]

I think he was referring to the likes of PG Kawhi,Dame the list goes on

[@igiveyouthefacts]

Dashing_Davey Sad that you rather someone bust then hope they don’t get injured and have a great career.

[@toocold6108]

Dj Wesley Dame dolla came from Weber state

[@dswazeytvkingdarius3698]

Landon Moobe REAL SHIT!! Says a lot about niggas mindsets bro.. these comments be bringing out the bitch in niggas! 💀💀

[@navidb]

this coming draft's top 3 is very legit

[@powerdaleader]

Top5

[@FOOTZ_213]

Top 10

[@nalimlattarai2873]

Ramsey Billiot II top 14

[@suckmygooglies99]

Top 17

[@inzynier6]

Top21

[@nykia31]

I keep wanting to say Jorah Mormont

[@monte3607]

ny_kia31 tbh 😂

[@xxxxbigrich5752]

This kid is the number 3 or 4th pick in the draft. I'm a knick fan I of course would love Zion but Ja is a superstar! Believe it. 🏆

[@Peepthefade]

Richard Soto im a knick fan too but I honestly hope we dont get zion because right now, he’s running off of pure athleticism

[@PleaseBeDumb]

Lil Phil Swift 💯 he still hasn’t picked a position yet. Idk what he’s gonna play in the nba. That “pf” shit is not the business. He needs to pick a position and build off of that

[@spaceymcgrady1]

@@Peepthefade Zion is skilled, but his athletism helps. His only knock is shooting.

[@eczotiic8026]

2nd or 3rd. He damn sure ain’t goin. 4th

[@AnariGold23]

I would not be mad if we get the 3rd pick and draft him. We need a PG ! Haven’t had one since Marbury

[@dylvencovington8387]

He ain’t come out of nowhere trust me he been doing his thing, South Carolina stuff 💪🏾‼️💯

[@Davomigo]

Dylven Covington facts!!! I love my state 💯

[@chrisparker3708]

Ja morant can play if he can stay healthy work on his jumpshot and get in the weight room he will be an all star in the nba most definitely I hope he works out with Damian lillard who came from the bottom like he has

[@cello100k3]

Hope my bulls draft him

[@ajlucky0076]

Hell yeah

[@DoloJG]

Chicago finna be tuff next year when they get him🤟🏾🚫🧢

[@frogboi6590]

DEMIGXD Prod. Good luck with getting the first or second pick when Chicago is gonna be projected at like 4 or 5

[@JohnJohnson-my8zg]

Jacksonville should have stolen the game on the last play there was no defense

[@xZaaminator]

Perfect point guard for the suns and a place where he can actually start and get his minutes and to develop

[@icyysnagforfunsnag3058]

Nop

[@wesleydass1746]

Gotta like his dawg mentality, gets me hyped asf Reminds of Collin sexton, except morant is doin better than him in the nba rn lol

[@matthewgoode9959]

Belmont beat them in the regular season....But when you have player like Ja he’ll rise too the occasion and will go off tomorrow...

[@KNG1000]

That’s a Future bull right there the last missing piece of the puzzle hope we get lucky in the lottery! Lol

[@jacobstaton99]

King Gaming100 I can see him fitting tremendously well with the suns

[@XeroDash0]

I see him with the suns

[@anthonydavis7216]

He’s gonna be Phoenix Sun.

[@soloyoung3915]

Phoenix will have the first pick if you think for a second they won’t grab Zion your crazy

[@jacobstaton99]

Solo Young Zion going to the Knicks

[@patricija4179]

Lol the Refs got called with minute left and said Ja needs to win.

[@dwighttaylor8433]

He still hit the shot so

[@patricija4179]

@@dwighttaylor8433 he won the game anyways but that wasn't a foul and they called it because they want Ja on TV.

[@ericdavis4522]

Hard work pays off 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@jjimm6698]

Easily number 2 pick

[@vjettas5241]

if u watch Ja & Allen Iverson’s college highlights, u probably couldn’t tell the difference 👀

[@insidejah9293]

Bro I think you need to go back and watch some A.I. highlights from Georgetown! or maybe you don't remember when A.I. was in college! I do remember and A.I. was barely 5'11 (his real height) and he was faster, quicker and jumped higher than EVERYONE in college when he played! That is why he was the undisputed #1 pick! Morant is really good should go Top 3 and I hope he has a successful pro-career but Zion clearly can jump higher than him and Morant is 6'3 !!! I don't know if you remember but in college Iverson would do amazing stuff EVERY game and at school & on the play ground everyone would copy and emulate what he did! No disrespect to Ja Morant but he doesnt even come close to that!!!

[@vjettas5241]

BenBen Vorlon i’m not saying he’s got the same impact but if we’re going purely by the way they play, they have some real similarities like athleticism, explosiveness, getting into the lane and finishing ability, AI could also average 10 assists if he wanted to, like Ja they have that playmaking ability & i think overall Ja also got that dog you can’t really teach. He also makes jaw dropping plays almost every night, given on a smaller level against inferior talent but he seems like the real deal. just comparing their games on the court, they do share a lot of similarities fam!

[@bronxbully6261]

@@insidejah9293 I agree Allen Iverson had the most swagger of anybody I ever seen in college he had a certain bounce to him I never missed a game this dude ja is more like westbrooke or John wall

[@killerbeast56]

Cavaliers please trade sexton for mitchell robinson and all out trade for trying to get JA Morant.

[@maxketchum4523]

Idiot

[@freesoul7844]

He said yes sir at the end I peep dat 😂

[@mohannedkhalid6689]

Ja to Phoenix! Perfect fit man

[@kennethanderson9641]

Yes indeed

[@mc-jm8bf]

True! Him DBO & Ayton 👌

[@mohannedkhalid6689]

@@mc-jm8bf big three of the future

[@ramiroceniceros9805]

bulls is the perfect fit for ja. JA/ZACH/OTTO/LAURI/CARTER FUTURE IS BRIGHT FOR THE BULLS@@mohannedkhalid6689

[@childofGod477]

@@ramiroceniceros9805 God I hope not I rather see be him in pho than chi #Goclippers

[@collectorman101]

My top 3 1.Zion-Knicks 2.Morant-Suns 3.RJ-Cavs

[@jdjfjdjjhhdbddb8894]

Man he is a great player but he flexs after every basket😂😂

[@joshuawilliams7249]

Quick, clutch and strong to the basket. I like this guy

[@johnnyontiveros5724]

Phoenix suns needs to take him

[@fjo9492]

Am I the only one that gets scared when he falls. The way his body is built and the way he plays. It looks like he’s gonna be plagued with injuries when he goes to the pros.

[@fearofsaturn]

he lands flat footed like d rose

[@crazyluigi6664]

That's why he should go to Phoenix.

[@jerrykwerve8660]

Bulls hopefully

[@oeao2841]

So is this kid the best in the NCAA or something?

[@clutchgd_beatz8394]

this the dude KingSo think he play like

[@toreyd9728]

Another d. Fox!!!! I like this dude

[@TuffWithYT]

Come to Phoenix

[@briansevilla8686]

This guy is the next Russell Westbrook.

[@jjavierdr]

D-Rose*

[@KillMoeM]

Y’all said the same thing about Colin Sexton shitty please just let this man be Ja Morant

[@RCmack]

Cleveland Cavs fans want Ja Morant!

[@jpizel1070]

They already have Sexton.

[@RCmack]

@@jpizel1070 If the Cavs end up trading Sexton, along with Kevin Love, to the Lakers for the return of LeBron James, they could use Morant for some minutes in his rookie year. Some Lakers fans want this proposed Sexton and Love for LeBron deal to happen, as they have given up on LeBron and feel he is a bust, along with being a bad influence in the locker room. I think this deal has a better chance of happening than many people think.

[@ATRIBECALLEDJUDAH001]

@@RCmack LeQuit has a no trade clause. Cleveland doesn't want him back. Ownership and SOME fans was glad he left. Too much drama. LA's problem now. Sticking with the rebuilding plan.

[@ojamablack1912]

R McElhaney Oh my God....STOP

[@maxketchum4523]

You're an idiot simple as that

[@jordan12118]

I understand Phoenix needs a Point Guard, but that's the Blackhole of Basketball I really don't want Ja to go there

[@therosethatgrewfromtheconc5735]

They said Phoenix was gonna check out Rozier during free agency. Im hoping Chicago draft Morant tho.

[@TheIcemanthomas]

Orlando Is the blackhole of basketball

[@jordan12118]

@@TheIcemanthomas Players would rather go to Orlando than Phoenix. At leaat with Orlando you're in the eastern conference so there's a chance if you get better you can make the playoffs, with Phoenix they're in the west they're never making the playoffs

[@xxxxbigrich5752]

I don't know they are building a pretty good team with Booker and Ayton with Ja and Josh coming off the bench. They just need better leadership in the front office!

[@joed7185]

Bruh. Morant at point and Booker shooting guard.

[@gfjdklgsjpkvjk]

Looks mad funny when he flexes cuz he got noodle arms 😂 I fuck with him though

[@edsworld760]

Lets get him Lakers!

[@1K601D]

He the most consisted player in the draft! He show up every night!

[@kevinjjj5575]

Wrong Zion is

[@1K601D]

Negative! He is! He do it all by hisself! Zion being playing with stars his whole life.. He even played with Ja in AAU.. Then zion at Duke with nothing but stars!! Ja do a lot with a little bit!!

[@kevinjjj5575]

@@1K601D u wrong his said most consistent zions is sitting here dropping 20+ every game he plays shooting 60% or higher that is insanely consistent against REAL COMPETITION while ja is killing bums

[@CDub-ws7vd]

@@kevinjjj5575 Facts. And that's not saying Ja aint legit, Zion has just been as consistent if not more consistent.

[@kevinjjj5575]

@@CDub-ws7vd exactly ja is nice tho

[@sl1m_1k]

Hard work pays off 💪💯

[@stevieg4040]

Remember people Cameron Payne came from Murray State let that settle in

[@brendezen]

They similar people? Nah

[@Mikey_Murphy]

That means NOTHING! Look at Payne’s highlights compared to Morant’s. It’s night and day.

[@jayjohnson7646]

Sumter SC 803 Dalzell stand the f up right now. I'm witnessing history. Two kids from SC my home state can possibly go 1 & 2. I haven't seen Carolina talent this great since Mike Jones. Anybody from South Carolina knows who Mike Jones is. 2006 number 1 player in the nation. Zion and Ja making SC Proud!!!!! Go get the chip!!

[@kendalrucker1251]

Will he be in ncaa tournament

[@moecolione2852]

Who the fuck is he playing against

[@iamLODD]

Now let me tell you why Lebron looks so good on paper but consistently fails to lead his team to victories. His fg % is 51 % for the year, thats really good but, when you break down his shooting by different areas.. it tells a different story. Shots from within 5 feet Lebron averages 68.4%, really good but its within 5 feet. He shoots 24% from 5-9 feet 48% from 10-14 feet 39% from 15-19 feet 44% from 20-24 feet 34% from 25-29 feet 26% from 30-34 feet What these stats tell me is that Lebron is only good at scoring from near the basket... his fg% is so high because he attempts most of his shots from within 3 feet. The Lakers are 21-24 when lebron played this year.

[@jonathanm6724]

Kabir Bariana bruh you on a college players highlights hating on Lebron??? 😂😂🤦‍♂️

[@iamLODD]

Joni Wani hating or stating facts?

[@imsleepcuhtbh]

Kabir Bariana Nigga do u look at injuries they was 4th seed all healthy playing with Lebron.

[@iamLODD]

imsleepcuh tbh no shit. Gap from 4 th to 11th was 2 games. And they had the easiest schedule. 21-25 when lebron plays.

[@imsleepcuhtbh]

Kabir Bariana So you’re saying if they all was healthy they was going to go to 11th seed regardless? They have 2/5 starters on the floor rn.

[@Marleychills]

Suns future PG

[@randybailin4902]

How'd this guy end up at Murray State? He's a monster, probably will be in the top 3 in the draft.

[@asiachi1824]

Future Laker bc we will get a top 3 in the lottery. i hope lol

[@Amir-ali685]

Don't get your hopes up...Knicks, suns and cavs ain't trying to win they almost a lock for those top 3 picks.

[@asiachi1824]

@@Amir-ali685 yeah^^ but i just hope after all the bad luck this season we will have luck in the lottery

[@Amir-ali685]

@@asiachi1824 i understand.. but I think lebron is Lakers biggest problem...he will make any team immediately better but he will destroy a team's future. Lakers will trade pick or young guys for anyone LeBron wants to play with. Good luck from a ATL Hawks fan.

[@asiachi1824]

@@Amir-ali685 yeah as crazy as it sounds thatts why i want the lakers to trade lebron. i want us to build organically through the draft but i guess thats nothing that will happen with the lakers

[@lifeofthesanjuans]

Morant > Zion

[@althep3927]

Suns Ja Morant Devin booker Kelly oubre Tj warren Deandre Ayton

[@yomama8391]

Memphis finna be on the map

[@floco803.9]

JA MORANT!! 🙌🏾 SOUTH CAROLINA STAND UP

[@JimmieMartin74]

Did the announcer say that JSU was an HBCU in Fla.? If so, that is bad research.

[@trvspvrk]

future goat

[@stevenfrederick8461]

Imagine the Bulls drafting this kid and signing Drose.

[@offthetop1993]

Idk. I’m taking him over Zion.

[@xklclbtzlkx105]

Crazy athleticism like westbrook!

[@davidcanning3940]

The dude has talent and his scoring is great to watch. But his assists are better.

[@kingsoindabuildin8036]

Foul at the 3 last shot but morant is kool

[@damienheath4652]

Cuz got heart

[@jamarsmith6245]

He came outta no where !!! Lol another Markell Fultz

[@gossipboynyc2434]

A lot of Knicks fans are liking him a lot right now

[@brianhenry7983]

Markelle fultz 2.0 probably

[@9veli]

This ain’t aging well lol

[@turtleanddad4563]

Markelle fultz 2.0? People forget how good fultz looked in college too, it all depends on which team picks him, if he is allowed to play through mistakes and if he has the mental toughness and intelligence to be a great nba player. He is fun to watch

[@mangkepweng3657]

Turtle And Dad nope morant more explosive than fultz

[@jaylinfoster9962]

If u think ja morant will top 3 like this

[@vjf1165]

I’m tired of these lakers fans thinking Lonzo is even worth a top 5 pick....

[@alee0294]

You're stupid Lonzo is a top 3 defensive point guard in the entire league and has elite play making ability

[@vjf1165]

Alex you think someone will trade a top 5 pick RIGHT NOW for lonzo .... you’re dumb 😂 I believe in him but he has not proven himself enough

[@andrewyang4781]

Drose?

[@janeerrodgers1434]

😯😯😯🔥

[@Grimeyknowledge]

The Young Fella will be a Bull #BullsNation

[@lunny0166]

Would have told 32 back up damn 😂

[@mrzack888]

Bulls draft dis

[@christianking90]

Whit lady moving like she wants to kiss him

[@roadrunnaleroy7069]

this man really dat stick🚨🚨

[@neilsmith9066]

Unbelievable!! Looking like bigger AI out there

[@mattslaymaker4]

Reminds me a lot of Westbrook

[@rmcw12hg]

He should add some muscle

[@MODRoger]

He looks lik a lil darker Russ

[@leetraviusmckay2919]

He was a mid season blummer because nobody knew who he was

[@beenaffiliated1007]

He, ja morant, played with Zion... And i believe he has good qualities as a b ball player as well. Keep it lit brah

[@dpugs9740]

jay Tiller nah dawg I don’t believe he has it but he’s too 3-4 pick

[@nuke2x680]

Ice in his veins 🥶

[@ho2454]

Now thats an NBA pro..

[@Byun_David]

Zion who ?

[@norpriest521]

John Wall 2.0 Which means he's a non all star for sure. Another roll player at best

[@bronxbully6261]

Wow he does play just like wall good observation

[@kristian2699]

Wall is a all star

[@icyysnagforfunsnag3058]

What you say

[@Diego-oh2tk]

that time of year already

[@seanjohn1610]

This is who the knicks need to draft

[@naseemburks6214]

36 not 29..

[@fhtheking3661]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@gianfrancoshomeofthebosswr3371]

Let's go Belmont!

[@mikesowers7322]

I'm a knick fan if we get the #2 pick who would you take this kid or Barrett ?

[@willybandz8539]

Mike Sowers I would take Morant over Barrett. Can’t trust Canadians we don’t need another wiggins under achiever with no heart. Plus if we get KD I would try to pair him with Klay or Kawahi and draft JA. Kyrie is to injury prone and can’t handle the media and pressure of NY. 2 max slots available who would you pick up if you could?

[@maxketchum4523]

@@willybandz8539 no heart ? Dumbass you obviously don't watch enough of highlights then

[@crazyluigi6664]

@@maxketchum4523 Still, I know for a fact that he's not a leader. Ja, however, is. That's why I say Ja is #2... for Phoenix. New York got Dennis Smith Jr., so maybe go for R.J. yourselves?

[@gamestitties7077]

Get this guy on the pistons..

[@crazyluigi6664]

Unlikely with the way y'all have played lately.

[@beenaffiliated1007]

Under rated af

[@ricomccard4972]

GOAT🐐

[@baitsnbass8486]

OKC needs this guy. Imagine him and Russel together! UNSTOPPABLE. It’d be like the great three, Russel, Ja, And Hordan Gayward

[@user-vi5rs2jt7q]

Future #1 pick

[@crazyluigi6664]

#2. Zion is still #1.

[@ricomccard4972]

Derrick Rose????🤔🤔🤔

[@justinjones9579]

Tbh I see a lot of people comparing him to D Rose, I don’t see it, Russell Westbrook I don’t see it, Dame I don’t see it, every one is going to disagree but he plays like Brandon Knight, from their height, to their weight, to their handles and jump shot, it all looks like a confident Brandon Knight. Rose, Russ, and Dame all have explosiveness, they are all smooth and all their movements look smooth, their is no goofiness about it, Ja looks quirky playing basketball, like that crossover at the end wasn’t smooth, that spin into the lane wasn’t smooth it was kind of wanky similar to Brandon Knights game

[@ricomccard4972]

@@justinjones9579 Brandon Knight??🤔🤔 I do not know about that bro. I can not see it. I will respect it because it opinion.