Morris twins sign with agent, will declare for draft
By J-W Staff Reports
Photo by Nick Krug
Brother Marcus Morris, left, and Markieff Morris congratulate each other after grabbing a foul against Iowa State during the first half on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas University's Marcus and Markieff Morris have signed with agent Tony Dutt and Rival Sports Group, LLC, it was announced Thursday afternoon.
The twins will therefore declare for the NBA Draft and forgo their senior season at KU.
In a release put out by Keating and Co., Marcus said: “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. 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.”
Markieff added: "As I move on to the professional stage of my career I will always remember my time as a Jayhawk. Playing here has prepared me for the opportunity to have a successful career in the NBA.”
Rival Sports Group, LLC, is a full-management firm based in Beverly Hills, Calif.
“We are pleased to have the Morris Twins aboard to represent their interests as professional athletes," Rival Sports Group CEO Richard Gebbia said. "They are outstanding young men and have a bright future ahead of them in the NBA and beyond.”
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