Arterio Morris

Draft Notes

Arterio Morris is a supremely athletic big lead guard/combo guard. The former Texas player is now at Kansas and projects as a possible first rounder in a year or two.

Morris has the type of speed, burst and quick twitch athleticism that reminds a bit of Oladipo. He’s got a solid build with good strength and all the physical tools to be a problem at the next levels of play.

Morris isn’t a pure point guard but he can facilitate the offense. However, he’s at his best looking to score the ball and is a really tough cover, thanks to his 3 level scoring ability, lightening quick first step and ability to known down the outside shot. He’s a nightmare in transition and puts a lot of people on posters, with his sudden bursts to the rim.

A slick ball handler who can dance with the rock and shake defenders, Morris can get into the lane pretty much at will vs 1on1 defense.

Defensively he can cover either guard position. He’s an alert defender who understands team defense, jumps passing lanes well and has quick hands.

Morris is a competitor who plays with a good motor, fire and swagger.

Comparisons

• Victor Oladipo lite

Draft Projection

possible first or second round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft or 2025 NBA Draft

2025 Shooting Guards

1. Dylan Harper – 6-6 – Rutgers
2. Tre Johnson – 6-6 – Texas
3. VJ Edgecombe – 6-5 – Baylor (Bahamas)
4. Will Riley – 6-8 – Illinois
5. Hugo Gonzalez – 6-6 – Spain
6. Ben Saraf – 6-6 – Ulm (Israel)
7. Jase Richardson – 6-2 – Michigan State
8. Walter Clayton Jr. – 6-2 – Florida
9. Kam Jones – 6-4 – Marquette
10. Chaz Lanier – 6-4 – Tennessee
11. Sion James – 6-6 – Duke
12. Max Shulga – 6-5 – VCU
13. Alijah Martin – 6-2 – Florida
14. Dink Pate – 6-7 – Mexico City Capitanes
15. Kobe Sanders – 6-9 – Nevada
16. John Tonje – 6-5 – Wisconsin
17. Hunter Sallis – 6-4 – Wake Forest
18. Jaxson Robinson – 6-7 – Kentucky
19. Caleb Love – 6-3 – Arizona
20. John Poulakidas – 6-6 – Yale
21. Brooks Barnhizer – 6-6 – Northwestern
22. Will Richard – 6-5 – Florida
23. Matthew Cleveland – 6-7 – Miami
24. Miles Kelly – 6-6 – Auburn
25. Wooga Poplar – 6-5 – Villanova
26. Johnell Davis – 6-4 – Arkansas
27. Jahmai Mashack – 6-4 – Tennessee
28. Adama Bal – 6-7 – Santa Clara (France)
29. Taelon Peter – 6-4 – Liberty
30. Matthew Murrell – 6-4 – Mississippi
31. A.J. Storr – 6-6 – Kansas
32. Chase Hunter – 6-4 – Clemson
33. Riley Kugel – 6-5 – Mississippi State
34. Langston Love – 6-4 – Baylor
35. Kadary Richmond – 6-5 – St John’s
36. Jordan Longino – 6-7 – Villanova
37. Manny Obaseki – 6-4 – Texas A&M