Recruiting Update: Dallon Morgan (2022 Sprague)
The fall was a little different for Dallon Morgan Dallon Morgan 6'9" | PF Sprague | 2022 State OR as the Sprague big man did something he hadn’t done since middle school – he put on a helmet and pads…
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Continue ReadingThe fall was a little different for Dallon Morgan Dallon Morgan 6'9" | PF Sprague | 2022 State OR as the Sprague big man did something he hadn’t done since middle school – he put on a helmet and pads and got on the gridiron for the Olympians. Basketball will still be the future for the 6-foot-9 senior and he’s playing out his options as his last year of high school hoops is about to start, but Morgan was happy he did end up playing football the past few months.
“I just didn’t want to regret it later in life,” Morgan said. “So I went out and played and it was a blast, it was so much fun. I’m so glad I played.”
Basketball remains Morgan’s ticket for college though and this summer, his focus was purely on hoops. Individually, he worked on improving his ball-handling and the range on his shot, but a main goal was to add strength. He added 15-20 pounds to his frame which helped him compete in the paint playing AAU ball with Oregon Prospects.
“I realized I need to improve my physicality,” Morgan said. “My skills are there, I just need to get more physical. It’s crazy how different a game it is than playing in Oregon, I realize I have to play physical to get the job done.”
Recruiting-wise, Morgan decided not to sign this fall. He continues to hold an offer from Montana State and hopes to plan a trip to visit campus soon. Some other schools that have been in touch in recent months include Idaho State, Boise State, and Seattle Pacific.
“I’m still keeping things open,” Morgan said. “Montana State is definitely my biggest (interest) and they’ve been there for a long time. I’m just trying to see what I can do before the season ends, what kind of film I can put out there and what kind offers I get.”
A versatile big man who can really stretch defenses with his ability to shoot from three as well as create off the dribble, Morgan believes a big year will not only lead to scholarship opportunities but will result in great success for the Olympians too.
“I think we’re a really good team,” Morgan said. “We just need to come to practice and work hard every day because we’ve got to work at it if we want to be one of the best in the state. We have eight seniors and have a lot of experience because a lot have played varsity before, so we have the perfect squad this year to go far.”
Morgan currently ranks as the #7 player in the recently updated PrepHoops Oregon Class of 2022 rankings.