Sylvester Morgan PF/C basketball profile
Sylvester Morgan
Vitals
Height: 6’10” (209cm)
Weight: 240lbs (108kg)
Position: Power Forward (4) or Center (5)
Date of Birth: February 22, 1983
Passport: United States
Eurobasket ID# 43124
Wingspan: 89"(226cm)
Outlook
Sylvester is an experienced professional that never quits. A legit 6’10 left-hander with a wingspan of (7’5in/226cm). Ultimately known for his NCAA leading shot blocking records, he scores in a variety of ways. Will knock down the mid-range shot if left open and operates effectively in the low post. Rebounds and defends exceptionally well. Natural position is power forward (Amare Stoudemire, Andrei Kirilenko, Kevin Garnett). Runs the floor extremely well, as noted in college running a 5:18 mile, first on his team. Relentless, tireless, aggressive and passionate as noted by NBA scouts. Very coachable. consummate team player that possesses a tremendous amount of mental toughness and potential that has not even been reached yet
Pro Basketball Experienc
2011-12 Pieno Zvaigzdes, Lithuania LKL and Baltic League
2011 Caballeros de Culiacan, Mexico (CIBACOPA) 11.1 pts, 7.9 reb, 4.2 blocks
2011: January UBA: GIE Morrow Disciples- Starting 5 (1st team all-star) 14.9 pts, 13.1 reb, 5 blocks
2010 Kryvbasbasket-Lux Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine (SuperLeague)
2009-2010 Fukuoka Rizing, Japan (BJ League)
2009 Korean KBL draft camp
2008 Gatos de Monagas, Venezuela (LPB)
2007-08 CABALLEROS DE SINALOA (MEX-LNBP) 12.5ppg: 8.5rpg: 2.5bpg: FG%-54% 24 min.per game
2007 Mobis Phoebus, Korea (KBL) 20.1ppg. 9.8rpg, 5.0bpg,
2007 2nd round draft pick (12th overall) KBL Draft by Mobis Phoebus $25,000 per month (South Korea-KBL):
2007 Korean KBL draft camp at Tarkanian Center in Las Vegas
2007 Southern California Summer Pro League (Play2Win Delta Jammers)
2007 Atlanta HardHats (WBA)
2006-2007 ESC Trappes Saint Quentins en Yvelines, France (FRA-N1) 19.1ppg, 7.1rpg, 1.0bpg,
2006 Reales De La Vega (DOM-LIDOBA)
2006 Southern California NBA Summer Pro League (Play2Win-Delta Jammers)
2006 Marietta Storm (WBA) 21ppg 11rpg 4bpg
2005: June: NBA Hawks Workout
2005-2006 Birmingham Magicians (ABA)
2005-2006 TS Goppingen (GER-Oberliga): 6 games: 18.8 ppg
2005 Rome Gladiators (WBA)
2003-2004 through 2004-2005 Georgia St. (NCAA Division1—Atlantic Sun Conference)
NCAA Career: In two years at Georgia State, Morgan played in 42 games with 29 starts. The post player scored 197 points and pulled down 167 rebounds. His specialty was blocking shots, where he excelled with 84 in those 42 games. Morgan scored in double figures in six games with three double-double games. He had 14 assists and six steals. Morgan set season and game records for most blocked shots
13th Leading Shot Blocker in the Nation (NCAA) -05
2004-05 Season: Morgan finished 13th in the nation with his 81 blocked shots and led the Atlantic Sun Conference. Those 81 blocks were a new school record and the sixth most ever in conference history. His 9 blocks in a game vs. Mercer broke the school record that he had tied earlier in the season with seven vs. Lipscomb. He had six blocks in a game four times. Morgan scored 16 points vs. nationally ranked Charlotte and had 15 points each vs. Mercer and Lipscomb. His top rebounding games were 14 vs. Mercer, 13 vs. Lipscomb and 13 vs. Belmont. Morgan had five games with 10 or more rebounds this season. He just missed a rare triple-double with 15 points, 14 rebound and the nine blocks vs. Mercer. Morgan led the team in field goal percentage with a season average of .561. He was second on the team in rebounding (5.0). 29 games: 6.0ppg, 5.0rpg, 12ast, 2.8bpg, FGP: 56.1%
single game collegiate high
16 points vs. Charlotte (December 11, 2004)
14 rebounds vs. Mercer (January 23, 2005)
9 blocks vs. Mercer (January 23, 2005)
2001-2002 through 2002-2003 Atlanta Metropolitan(Metro) College (GJCAA)
Sylvester averaged 11 points and nine rebounds per game in 2002-2003 earning All GJCAA All-Conference honors helping led his team to a national ranking as high as #5. Best games included 22 point and 14 rebound game vs. Coastal Georgia and a 9 blocked shot game vs. top-10 ranked Okaloosa Walton (Fla.)
Awards/Achievements
2011 UBA 1st team All-Star
2007 Southern California Summer Pro League Champions (Play2Win Delta Jammers)
2006 LIDOBA All Star Game & Slam Dunk Contest Champion (Reales de La Vega)
2006 Southern California NBA Summer Pro League Champions (Delta Jammers-Play2Win)
2005 led NCAA Atlantic Sun Conference in blocked shots
2005 set Georgia St. school record for blocked shots in a season
2005 set Georgia St. record for most blocked shots in a single game -- 9 blocks vs. Mercer (Jan. 23, 2005)
2003 Scholar Award and Honor Roll member at Atlanta Metro College
2003 GJCAA All-Conference Honorable Mention (Atlanta Metro College)
2003 “King of the Boards” Award (Atlanta Metro College) 2003 Most Improved Award (Atlanta Metro College)
Tags: Play2Win, basketball, Sylvester Morgan