Former NBA guard, University of Michigan star Darius Morris dead at 33

(WGHP) — Former NBA guard Darius Morris has died at the age of 33, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.

Morris played at the University of Michigan from 2009-2011. He made Third Team All-Big Ten in his sophomore season and is one of five players in Michigan history to record over 200 assists in a season.

Morris would go on to be selected in the 41st overall pick in the 2nd Round of the 2011 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Morris played in the NBA for four seasons with the Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies and Brooklyn Nets from 2011-2015.

Morris also spent time in the NBA D-League, now known as the G-League, and played professionally overseas. He last played professionally in 2020.

Source: Fox 8 News Channel