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Monte Morris to miss one week of draft prep with injury

Mar 18, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Monte Morris (11) drives around defender Purdue Boilermakers guard Carsen Edwards (3) during the first half of the game in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Former Iowa State point guard Monte Morris will miss the next week of NBA Draft preparation after suffering a strained quad, according to a report by The Vertical‘s Shams Charania.

Iowa State’s all-time leader in assists has already worked out for six teams during the lead-up to the NBA Draft on June 22. He participated in a workout for the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday.

Morris is currently slated as a second round pick to the Washington Wizards at No. 52 by DraftExpress.

Jared Stansbury

Jared a native of Clarinda, Iowa, started as the Cyclone Fanatic intern in August 2013, primarily working as a videographer until starting on the women’s basketball beat prior to the 2014-15 season. Upon earning his Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Iowa State in May 2016, Jared was hired as the site’s full-time staff writer, taking over as the primary day-to-day reporter on football and men’s basketball. He was elevated to the position of managing editor in January 2020. He is a regular contributor on 1460 KXNO in Des Moines and makes regular guest appearances on radio stations across the Midwest. Jared resides in Ankeny with his four-year-old puggle, Lolo.

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