Morris Almond

American basketball player and scorer

Morris Almond - American basketball player and scorer
Born

February 2nd, 1985
40 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college basketball at Rice University, where a prolific scoring average earned recognition. Entered the NBA Draft in 2007 and was selected by the Utah Jazz in the second round. Contributed to various teams in the NBA and overseas, showcasing scoring abilities and versatility. Notable performance occurred in the D-League with the Bakersfield Jam, where standout scoring and offensive skills were highlighted.

Scored over 1,500 points in NBA and D-League

Achieved a scoring title in the D-League

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