Arterio Morris

#2 Arterio Morris

Rivals.com: Player Profile

Position: Guard

Height: 6-4

Weight: 195

Class: Sophomore

Hometown: Dallas, Texas

High School: Kimball HS

Previous School: Texas

OVERVIEW:

An explosive guard with great versatility … Transferred to Kansas from Texas following the 2022-23 season … Will be a sophomore for the 2023-24 season … A McDonald’s All-American out of high school.

2022-23 (FRESHMAN):

Came off the bench in all 38 games at Texas in 2022-23 … Texas won the Big 12 Tournament and advanced to the NCAA Tournament Midwest Regional final … Averaged 11.7 minutes and 4.6 points per game … Made 29 three-point field goals … Recorded six games of 10 points or more, including a career-high 25 points on 9-of-11 shooting, 5-for-7 threes, in just 18 minutes versus Louisiana (Dec. 21).

HIGH SCHOOL:

A 2022 McDonald’s All-American while at Kimball High School in Dallas … As a senior, averaged 19.4 points and 7.0 rebounds per game in the regular season, while leading Kimball HS to a 30-9 record and a trip to the Class 5A state semifinals … In his junior season, averaged 23.1 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.3 steals and 2.2 blocks per game while leading Kimball HS to a 26-9 overall record and a trip to the Class 5A state championship game … Named The Dallas Morning News’ All-Area Player of the Year as a junior … A five-star recruit who was ranked as the No. 15 prospect nationally by Rivals.com and No. 17 by 247Sports.com and ESPN100.

PERSONAL:

Born in Memphis, Tenn. … Parents are Luciana Williams and Author Morris … Is the youngest of four children … Has three older brothers, Michael Marks, Author Morris Jr. and Artavis Morris … Moved to Dallas from Memphis when he was 13 … Started playing basketball at the age of 10 … Liberal Arts & Sciences major