Darryl Morsell

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Darryl Morsell
Darryl Morsell looks for open man vs Mount St. Mary s at Xfinity Center, November 29th 2020 (Abdullah Konte - All Pro Reels Photography) (cropped).jpg
Morsell with Maryland in 2020
No. 77–Mets de Guaynabo
Position Shooting guard
League BSN
Personal information
Born (1999-02-18) February 18, 1999 (age 25)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school Mount Saint Joseph
(Baltimore, Maryland)
College
NBA draft 2022: undrafted
Playing career2022–present
Career history
2022 Salt Lake City Stars
2022–2024 Raptors 905
2024–present Mets de Guaynabo
Career highlights and awards
  • Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year (2021)
  • Big Ten All-Defensive Team (2021)

Darryl Morsell (born February 18, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for the Mets de Guaynabo of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN). He played college basketball for the Maryland Terrapins and the Marquette Golden Eagles.

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High school career

Morsell attended Mount Saint Joseph High School in Baltimore, Maryland, where he played basketball with his future college teammate Jalen Smith. [1] As a junior, he averaged 10.6 points and 5.1 rebounds per game. [2] In his senior season, he led his team to Baltimore Catholic League and Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association A Conference titles. [3] A consensus four-star recruit, he committed to playing college basketball for Maryland over an offer from Notre Dame. [4]

College career

As a freshman at Maryland, Morsell averaged 8.7 points, 4.4 rebounds and two assists per game. [5] He averaged 8.5 points and 3.1 rebounds per game in his sophomore season. [6] As a junior, Morsell averaged 8.5 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game, [7] helping Maryland win a share of the Big Ten regular season title. He was selected to the All-Big Ten honorable mention by the media. [8] In January 2021, Morsell was sidelined for one week with a facial fracture that required surgery. [9] On January 10, 2021, he scored a season-high 19 points in a 66–63 upset win over 12th-ranked Illinois. [10] As a senior, Morsell averaged nine points, four rebounds and 2.8 assists per game. [11] He was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and collected All-Big Ten honorable mention from the media for a second straight year. [12] On April 5, 2021, Morsell declared for the 2021 NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility and entered the transfer portal. [11]

On June 28, 2021, Morsell transferred to Marquette. [13] On November 12, he scored a career-high 26 points in a 75-70 victory over New Hampshire. [14] Morsell was an Honorable Mention All-Big East selection. [15]

Professional career

Salt Lake City Stars (2022)

On October 23, 2022, Morsell joined the Salt Lake City Stars training camp roster. [16]

Raptors 905 (2022–2024)

On December 15, 2022, Morsell was traded to Raptors 905. [17]

On September 29, 2023, Morsell signed with the Toronto Raptors, but was waived that day. [18] On October 30, Morsell rejoined Raptors 905. [19]

Mets de Guaynabo (2024–present)

On April 18, 2024, Morsell signed with the Mets de Guaynabo of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional. [20]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage 3P%  3-point field goal percentage FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2017–18 Maryland 322128.8.424.120.7274.42.0.6.58.7
2018–19 Maryland 333126.7.459.290.6723.11.8.7.58.5
2019–20 Maryland 312927.6.431.333.7564.72.1.8.38.5
2020–21 Maryland 302729.4.486.255.6094.02.8.9.69.0
2021–22 Marquette 313129.7.446.347.7714.02.51.2.413.4
Career15713928.4.449.299.7174.02.2.8.49.6

Personal life

Morsell is the son of Duane and Carolyn Morsell. His older brother, Terrell, died at age 10, two weeks after collapsing during a basketball scrimmage due to a heart issue. [21] Morsell subsequently underwent surgery for a less severe heart issue. [22]

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