John Morton
Saint Peter's Peacocks
PositionAssistant coach
LeagueMetro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Personal information
Born (1967-05-18) May 18, 1967
The Bronx, New York, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High schoolWalton (The Bronx, New York)
CollegeSeton Hall (1985–1989)
NBA draft1989: 1st round, 25th overall pick
Selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers
Playing career1989–2002
PositionPoint guard
Number23
Coaching career2006–present
Career history
As player:
1989–1991Cleveland Cavaliers
1991–1992Miami Heat
1992–1993Rapid City Thrillers
1993–19947Up Joventut
1994Rapid City Thrillers
1994–1995Somontano Huesca
1995–1998CB Gran Canaria
1998–1999Covirán Cervezas Alhambra
1999–2000Richmond Rhythm
2000Shell Turbo Chargers
2001–2002Canarias Telecom
2002Banca Popolare Ragusa
As coach:
2006–2010Saint Peter's (assistant)
2010–2015Fordham (assistant)
2018–presentSaint Peter's (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com

John Morton (born May 18, 1967) is a retired American professional basketball player and current assistant coach at Saint Peter's University. At a height of 6′3″ (1.91 m) and 180 pounds (82 kg), he played at the point guard position.

College playing career

Morton played college basketball at Seton Hall University, with the Seton Hall Pirates, from 1985 to 1989.[1]

Professional playing career

Morton was picked in the first round of the 1989 NBA draft. He played for only three NBA seasons (1990–1992), playing with the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Miami Heat. He averaged 4.8 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game.

Coaching career

Morton worked as an assistant basketball coach at Fordham in 2010.[1] In 2018, Morton was hired as an assistant coach for Saint Peter's University.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Costello, Charles (June 18, 2014). "Fordham Assistant John Morton Part of a Renowned Team Seton Hall Will Honor". bleacherreport.com. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
  2. ↑ Carino, Jerry (July 9, 2018). "Tapping Seton Hall connection, Shaheen Holloway brings John Morton aboard at Saint Peter's". Asbury Park Press. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
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