Joshua Morgan - College Basketball News & Rumors

Coming off bench Saturday Morgan has not been included in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Stanford.

Impact Morgan will be coming off the bench during this contest after starting in the previous four matchups.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available Wednesday Morgan (illness) is active for Wednesday's showdown with Arizona, Connor Morrissette of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Morgan will return to action during Wednesday's game against the Wildcats, but he is not listed amongst the Trojans' starters for the contest. The 6-foot-11 senior, who has missed the last two games, is averaging 6.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, one assist and 2.3 blocks across 15 appearances (10 starts).

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to bench Morgan isn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus Stanford, Shotgun Spratling of 247Sports.com report.

Impact Morgan will be replaced by Vince Iwuchukwu in the starting lineup Saturday. Morang is averaging 6.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocks in 19.0 minutes across his last five appearances coming off the bench.

JANUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

USC's Joshua Morgan records his 10th BLOCK of the game vs. Seton Hall

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Stifling in win Morgan supplied 11 points (5-6 FG, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and five blocks over 23 minutes during Monday's 82-69 win over Kansas State.

Impact Morgan made his presence felt as a rim protector while producing offensively. His ability to anchor the Trojans defense will ultimately determine the team's fate come March and April.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to USC Morgan will use his extra year of eligibility and return to USC for the 2023-24 season, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Morgan began his career with Long Bech and was a standout presence in the paint averaging 8.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks per contest. He has steadily increased his role in his three seasons with USC and is coming off a senior season that saw him average 7.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks per contest. Morgan should see his numbers jump again next season with the Trojans.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient outing in loss Morgan contributed 14 points (7-9 FG), five rebounds and one assist over 33 minutes during Friday's 72-62 loss to Michigan State.

Impact Morgan knocked down 7-of-9 attempts from the field, finishing with 14 points and five rebounds during Friday's loss to Michigan State. The 6-foot-11 junior started in 28 games this season, averaging seven points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.2 blocks on 24.4 minutes per game. Morgan and the Trojans will look to bounce back from an early tournament exit next season.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michigan State muscles past USC 72-62 in March Madness

Joey Hauser scored 17 points and No. 7 seed Michigan State clamped down defensively on No. 10 seed Southern California in the second half for a 72-62 win in the first round of the...

MARCH 17, 2023 • Associated Press

Logs four rebounds in win Morgan provided one point (1-2 FT) and four rebounds in 10 minutes during Saturday's 68-65 victory over Arizona State.

Impact Morgan logged one point and four rebounds across 10 minutes during Saturday's win over ASU. The 6-foot-11 junior has appeared in 27 games this season (26 starts), logging 6.9 points, five rebounds and 2.3 blocks on 23.9 minutes per game. It is unclear why Morgan was mostly held out of the contest.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arizona State visits USC following Ellis' 35-point performance

MARCH 3, 2023 • Associated Press

Plays usual role in return Morgan produced four points (2-2 FG), three rebounds and two assists in 21 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 85-75 victory over Stanford.

Impact Morgan came off the bench for the first time this season while returning from a four-game hiatus with an ankle injury. The 6-foot-11 junior did play slightly fewer minutes than his new per-game average (24.3). Nevertheless, Morgan still out-produced freshman Vince Iwuchukwu in minutes (13), points (three) and rebounds (one) even though the latter logged his fifth consecutive start Saturday. Morgan has now averaged 7.5 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.3 blocks across 23 contests this season. His next opportunity to return to the starting lineup will come Thursday at Colorado.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start in return Morgan (ankle) is available but isn't starting Saturday's game against Stanford, Shotgun Spratling of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Morgan will return to action following a four-game absence due to an ankle injury, but he'll operate off the bench for the first time this season. He came off the bench in all 31 of his appearances last year and posted 3.2 points, 2.9 rebounds and 0.9 blocks in 12.4 minutes and could see a similar role versus the Cardinals.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will be available Saturday Morgan (ankle) is available for Saturday's matchup against Stanford, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Morgan has missed four straight games with an ankle injury, but he'll return to action Saturday. He's started all 22 of his appearances this season, averaging 7.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.9 steals-plus-blocks in 24.5 minutes per game, but it's currently unclear if he'll start versus Stanford.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. California Morgan (ankle) will sit out USC's game Thursday versus California, according to Adam Jasper of 247Sports.com.

Impact Currently, Morgan's next opportunity to return is a weekend game Saturday versus Stanford. Vince Iwuchukwu should benefit from his fellow center being out. The substitute averaged 11.0 points and 5.0 rebounds across three games he started while Morgan was unavailable.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Morgan (ankle) remains sidelined for Saturday's game against Oregon State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Morgan will miss his third straight game due to an ankle injury that occurred at the start of the month. The junior is averaging 7.6 points and 4.8 rebounds this season. His next chance to return to the court will be Thursday against Cal.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Thursday Morgan (ankle) will not play Thursday against Oregon, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Morgan will miss a second straight game and a set timeline for a return has yet to be determined by the team. Vince Iwchukwu will get the start once again in his place and figures to be a mainstay in the first five until Morgan can suit up once again.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No return timetable provided Morgan (ankle) has no timetable for return according to coach Andy Enfield, Adam Jasper of 247 Sports reports.

Impact With Morgan sidelined, the Trojans turned to freshman Vincent Iwuchukwu to make his first start of the season, though his contributions were limited due to foul trouble. Iwuchukwu should continue to see increased opportunities moving forward while fellow underclassmen Harrison Hornery and Iaroslav Niagu are also candidates to see extra minutes in a reserve capacity. USC has the second-worst defensive rebounding rate in the conference -- an area that will likely continue to suffer while its center depth is tested.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will not play Saturday Morgan (ankle) will not play in Saturday's game against Washington, Ryan Kartje of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact After sustaining an ankle injury on Thursday, Morgan is set to miss his first game of the season on Saturday. In Morgan's absence, Vince Iwuchukwu will likely make the Trojans starting lineup. Morgan's next chance to return is Thursday against Oregon, though the severity of the injury is not currently known.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle injury Morgan suffered an ankle injury during Thursday's game against Washington State, Ryan Kartje of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Morgan was off to a strong start with five points in the first five minutes of Thursday's contest before being sidelined by the ankle issue. The severity of the injury remains unclear, so the junior center's availability for Saturday's matchup with Washington is uncertain. If unavailable, Vince Iwuchukwu will likely have an increased role for USC.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

USC faces No. 8 UCLA, aims for 7th straight home win

JANUARY 26, 2023 • Associated Press

Scores 12 in win Morgan amassed 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, four blocks and three steals in 30 minutes during Thursday's 68-61 win over Colorado.

Impact Morgan finished with 12 points and four blocks during Thursday's win over Colorado. The 6-foot-11 junior has started in all 17 games this season, averaging 8.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 0.5 steals and 2.8 blocks on 25.6 minutes per game. Morgan continues to be an extremely effective rim protector for the Trojans, swatting 10 shots across their last four games.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No. 10 UCLA Bruins play the USC Trojans on 10-game win streak

JANUARY 5, 2023 • Associated Press

Records five blocks in win Morgan notched 11 points (5-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and five blocks over 30 minutes during Friday's 80-67 win over Washington.

Impact Morgan continues to make opposing offenses uncomfortable, finishing with five blocks during Friday's win over Washington. The 6-foot-11 senior has started in all 14 games this season, logging 8.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, 0.6 assists and three blocks on 25.7 minutes per game. Morgan will look to keep up his defensive intensity as USC continues to navigate through a talented Pac-12 conference schedule.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ellis and USC host Washington State

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • Associated Press

Colorado State Rams take on the USC Trojans

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • Associated Press

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