Twins, juco standout sign; two more letters on way today
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Twins Marcus and Markieff Morris will arrive at Kansas University as Rivals.com’s No. 37- and 72-rated players nationally.
They’re even better than that, Jayhawk coach Bill Self said Wednesday after receiving signed letters of intent from the Philadelphia duo.
“We feel Marcus and Markieff are two of the most underrated players in the country,” Self said on a day he also received a signed letter from No. 1 rated junior college player Mario Little of Chipola (Fla.) Community College.
Letters from future KU players Quintrell Thomas and Travis Releford were expected to arrive today after those players hold their signing ceremonies.
On Wednesday, Self was able to comment publicly only on those players whose letters had arrived.
Marcus Morris, Self indicated, is a multi-dimensional 6-8, 220-pound forward, who averaged 27 points and 12 rebounds his senior year at Prep Charter High. He and brother Markieff, a 6-10, 230-pounder who averaged 23 points and 15 boards, are spending this season at APEX Academies in New Jersey. They chose KU over Villanova and St. John’s.
“Marcus is a do-everything guy,” Self said. “He can post. He can play point. He’s a very good shooter, one of the most versatile guys we’ve recruited since we’ve been here. He’s kind of like Julian (Wright) in some ways.
“Markieff is a prototypical 6-10 power forward who can also play the pivot. He’s a good shooter and passer. We look forward to utilizing him in both spots. He can play with a small guy next to him or bigger guy next to him, which makes him unique.”