Published: April 07, 2011
Kansas Jayhawk Twins Marcus Morris and Markieff Morris Will Enter NBA Draft
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - University of Kansas forwards Marcus Morris and Markieff Morris
announced today that they will both enter the 2011 NBA draft. Twin
brothers, the Philadelphia natives led the Jayhawks in scoring,
rebounding, and blocked shots during the 2010-2011 season. Marcus was
the AP Big 12 Conference Player of the Year and second team AP
All-American, averaging 17.2 points and 7.6 rebounds per game, shooting
.570 from the field. Markieff, was an AP All American Honorable Mention,
averaging 13.6 points and 8.3 rebounds per game, shooting .589 from the
field.
"I have thoroughly enjoyed my three seasons as a Kansas Jayhawk, and
consider it a privilege to have had the opportunity to play for coach
Self and his staff," said Marcus Morris. "It was a difficult decision
but I feel it's the right time for me to realize my dream to play in the
National Basketball Association."
"As I move on to the professional stage of my career I will always
remember my time as a Jayhawk," said Markieff Morris. "Playing here has
prepared me for the opportunity to have a successful career in the NBA."
Marcus Morris and Markieff Morris will both be represented by Rival
Sports Group, LLC, a full-service management firm based in Beverly
Hills, California, catering to the marketing and business management
needs of professional athletes. Tony Dutt is the NBA agent working
collaboratively with Rival Sports Group who will handle their
professional contract negotiations.
Richard Gebbia, CEO of Rival Sports Group commented: "We are pleased to
have the Morris Twins aboard to represent their interests as
professional athletes. They are outstanding young men and have a bright
future ahead of them in the NBA and beyond." Jerome "Pooh" Richardson,
President of Rival Sports Group's Basketball Operations and retired 11
year NBA Veteran added, "The Morris twins have limitless potential as
professional basketball players."
About Rival Sports Group
Rival Sports Group, LLC provides a unique range of personal and business
management services to professional athletes, from establishing
marketing/licensing relationships, to training, insurance, wealth
management and real estate services through its affiliates. Based in
Beverly Hills, California, the company provides a full spectrum of
services that will make a professional athlete both personally and
financially more successful. For information on Rival Sports Group
please contact Rick Keating, CEO, Keating & Co at 917 767 2400 or rkeating@keatingco.com.
Press:
Keating & Co.
Rick Keating, 917-767-2400
rkeating@keatingco.com
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