Where Are They Now: Randolph Morris

Morris arrived at Kentucky as one of the top recruits in the nation and as a McDonald's All-American. Morris played three seasons at Kentucky. After a successful freshman year, Morris decided to declare for the NBA Draft. However, Morris was not drafted and returned to Kentucky but sat out the first 14 games of his sophomore season. During his junior year, Morris averaged 16.6 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. With the departure of Tubby Smith, Morris also made the decision to leave and declare for the NBA Draft.

“I would not take lightly a chance to give back to the program anyway that I can. The University of Kentucky, Kentucky basketball, and the state of Kentucky has done so much for my family and me, and I am extremely grateful.”

Morris signed a two-year deal with the New York Knicks and averaged 3.1 points and 2.1 rebounds in his season-and-a-half in New York. Morris then was offered the opportunity to play for his hometown team, the Atlanta Hawks. After two seasons with the Hawks, Morris decided to make the change and play halfway around in the world in China. Randolph Morris currently plays for the Shougang Beijing Ducks. Morris is the starting power forward where he averages 25.8 points and 10.3 rebounds per game. The Ducks took a 2-0 lead over Jilin Northeast Tigers in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) quarterfinals on Sunday. Morris scored 31 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and had three in their 111-92 win over the Tigers. The CBA plays a best of five series for the quarter and semifinals and a best of seven for the finals. The Ducks look to make the sweep on the Tigers tomorrow.