University of Northern Colorado Athletics
@unco_mbb Signs Tanner Morgan For 2015-16 Campaign
4/15/2015 4:55:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Morgan comes to the Bears from Casper Community College where he played for two seasons.
GREELEY, Colo. – Head coach B. J. Hill with the rest of the Northern Colorado men's basketball staff announced the addition of junior college transfer Tanner Morgan to the roster for the 2015-16 season.
A product of Salem, Oregon Morgan brings a wealth of talent at the post position and will look to make an immediate impact for the Bears' presence inside the paint.
"We are really excited to add Tanner as a member of our program," said Hill. "His size, ability and experience are all positives and things we needed to add to our roster this spring. Tanner has been coached at a high level both in high school and at Casper CC, which will enable him to step in and contribute right away. Coach Davidson did a great job recruiting Tanner and we are fortunate to add him to our basketball family."
Tanner A. Morgan (6-9, 230-lbs, Forward)
Morgan has been playing the last two seasons at Casper College. He led the Thunderbirds to a 22-9 overall record this season, including 10 consecutive victories. Morgan saw action on the court over 23.0 minutes a game, averaging near double-double numbers, with 8.0 points and 7.0 rebounds per contest.
The sophomore played his high school ball at Sprague in the Central Valley Conference. While playing for the Olympians he watched a series of accolades roll in. He was named first team All-Conference back-to-back seasons, second team All-State honors in 2013, and team MVP back-to-back seasons. Morgan had a monster year during his senior campaign, averaging 17.0 points per game and added 12.0 rebound to go with it.
Key Highlights:
-Led Casper College on 10-game win streak
-First Team All-Conference 2011-12, 2012-13.
-Sprague MVP 2013
-Second Team All-State 2012-13
-Sprague Team Captain 2012-13
-Averaged 17.0 ppg and 12.0 ppg at Sprague
-Averaged 8.0 ppg and 7.00 rpg at Casper
Tanner is the son of Ron and Krista Morgan. Morgan plans to major in Business while at UNC.
A product of Salem, Oregon Morgan brings a wealth of talent at the post position and will look to make an immediate impact for the Bears' presence inside the paint.
"We are really excited to add Tanner as a member of our program," said Hill. "His size, ability and experience are all positives and things we needed to add to our roster this spring. Tanner has been coached at a high level both in high school and at Casper CC, which will enable him to step in and contribute right away. Coach Davidson did a great job recruiting Tanner and we are fortunate to add him to our basketball family."
Tanner A. Morgan (6-9, 230-lbs, Forward)
Morgan has been playing the last two seasons at Casper College. He led the Thunderbirds to a 22-9 overall record this season, including 10 consecutive victories. Morgan saw action on the court over 23.0 minutes a game, averaging near double-double numbers, with 8.0 points and 7.0 rebounds per contest.
The sophomore played his high school ball at Sprague in the Central Valley Conference. While playing for the Olympians he watched a series of accolades roll in. He was named first team All-Conference back-to-back seasons, second team All-State honors in 2013, and team MVP back-to-back seasons. Morgan had a monster year during his senior campaign, averaging 17.0 points per game and added 12.0 rebound to go with it.
Key Highlights:
-Led Casper College on 10-game win streak
-First Team All-Conference 2011-12, 2012-13.
-Sprague MVP 2013
-Second Team All-State 2012-13
-Sprague Team Captain 2012-13
-Averaged 17.0 ppg and 12.0 ppg at Sprague
-Averaged 8.0 ppg and 7.00 rpg at Casper
Tanner is the son of Ron and Krista Morgan. Morgan plans to major in Business while at UNC.
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