April 24, 2008

Allendale, Mich. - Grand Valley State head men's basketball coach Ric Wesley announced the signing of K'Len Morris to a National Letter of Intent. Morris, who most recently was at the University of Michigan, will be eligible to play for Grand Valley State during the 2008-09 season.

"We are excited to have K'Len join our basketball program," said Wesley. "K'Len is a talented individual that we felt fit into what what we wanted to do at both ends of the court. He has the ability to hit shots from the perimeter and finish at the rim when he drives. However, I also like what he brings to the table on the defensive end," added Wesley.

Morris played in 11 games during the 2007-08 campaign before deciding to transfer. He averaged 2.2 points and 1.1 rebounds per game, including a career-best nine points in a career-best 16 minutes against Oakland (Dec. 12). K'Len missed the final 28 games his freshman season due to a left shoulder injury that eventully led to him having surgery. He received a medical redshirt during his freshman campaign. Morris played in 18 career games for the Wolverines, averaging 1.6 points and 1.0 rebounds per game.

K'Len Morris Bio Information:

Freshman (2006-07)...Played in seven games before suffering a left shoulder injury in practice (Nov. 28)...Elected to have season-ending surgery (Jan. 15), missing the final 28 games...Averaged 1.0 point...Scored a career-high five points, had a career-high two steals and played in a career-high 12 minutes against Eastern Michigan (Nov. 12)...Grabbed two rebounds, had one against UMBC (Nov. 25) and one at NC State (Nov. 27)...Had two points and first collegiate assist against Harvard (Nov. 17).

High School...Associated Press Class A All-State (2005, `06 - unanimous selection) ...Detroit News Class A All-State, first team (2005, `06)...Detroit Free Press Class A All-State, second team (2006)...Detroit Free Press Class A All-State, third team (2005)...Detroit Free Press All-Metro, honorable mention (2003)...Detroit Free Press All-West, honorable mention (2003)... All-Big Nine Conference, first team (2005, `06)...All-Big Nine Conference, third team (2004)...Averaged 15.0 points, 7.2 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 2.7 steals during prep career...Coached by Matt Shanafelt (2004-06) at Grand Blanc...Coached by Brett Steele (2003) at Redford Union...Closed career with 1,369 career points (1,075 Grand Blanc, 294 Redford Union)...As a senior (2005-06), averaged 21.2 points, 8.7 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 2.6 steals...Had 43 three-point field goals on season...Had career-high 39 points against Flint Powers (Feb. 21. 2006)...12-for-27 from the field, 7-for-12 on three-point field goals and 8-for-11 on free throws ...Led Grand Blanc 15-8 record and the Class A District title, second straight season...Led Grand Blanc to Class A Regional, lost to Clarkston, 51-46...As a junior (2004-05), averaged 14.9 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.5 steals...Recorded three double-doubles on the season... Scored 15-plus points in 18 of 25 games ... Led Grand Blanc to 23-2 record and Big Nine championship...Led Grand Blanc to Class A District title ... Led Grand Blanc to Class A regional championship game, lost to Clarkston in 50-47...Led Grand Blanc to first regional championship game since 1953... Had eight points and 10 rebounds in regional championship...Defeated Clinton Township Chippewa Valley in regional semifinal, 82-53...First win for Grand Blanc in a regional game since 1959...Had 20 points in regional semifinal...As a sophomore (2003-04), averaged 14.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 3.0 steals ... Transferred to Grand Blanc High School ... Led Grand Blanc to 19-4 record...As a freshman (2002-03), averaged 10.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and 6.3 assists...Played freshman year at Redford Union...Member of summer 2005 Cleveland Basketball Club, coached by Mike Duncan...Member of summer 2004 AAU basketball team, Michigan Mustangs, coached by Norm Oden...Participant at 2004 adidas Superstar Camp ... Selected to Top 20 All-Star game...Played against U-M recruit Kendric Price ... Participant at adidas Super 64. Personal... Given name is K'Len Lloyd Morris ... Born on May 31, 1988 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla....Son of Lorrie and Brad Morris.