Where there’s a will, there’s a way. Just look at Shemar Morrow. This basketball fanatic, in order to continue playing the game, was adopted by one of his friend’s fathers, and despite not being the best academically, he secured a spot at Alameda College. Today, he’s part of the ELAC basketball team featured on Netflix’s Last Chance U: Basketball.
Learn more about him through this Shemar Morrow Biography.
Shemar Morrow on Last Chance U: Basketball Season 2
Netflix’s Last Chance U: Basketball follows the East Los Angeles College (ELAC) basketball team. They were once a team that struggled to win any games, and it was only after the arrival of head coach John Mosley that the players showed the world exactly what they were made of.
Now, the show is in season 2 and Shemar Morrow, who never thought he would be a part of the Huskies, is still scoring wins for the team.
Basketball star, Shemar started his basketball career at La Mirada High School. However, he was soon linked to Shadow Mountain High School in Phoenix, Arizona, and it was there that he gained his well-deserved reputation for his impressive basketball skills.
Shemar was then selected to participate in the USA Men’s Junior National Basketball Team training camp in October 2016—an experience Shemar cherishes as one of his accomplishments.
Unfortunately, focusing more on the game Shemar was unable to get his high school diploma as his grades were clearly not up to par. However, he did secure a place at the College of Alameda, CA
Finally, in 2021, Shemar joined the ELAC Huskies, something he never dreamed of. But now that he has, the basketball player is determined to pave a new path and continue his passion for basketball.
His life on Last Chance U: Basketball certainly hasn’t been easy, which has left many wondering why the star hasn’t been seen playing regularly.
Also joining Shemar are Head Coach John Mosley, Coach Rob Robinson, Coach Ken Hunter, Brandon Wilson, Bryan Penn-Johnson, Demetrius “DC” Calipi II, Josh Phillips, Damani Whitlock, Dezmond Washington, Justin Gladney and DJ Gilmore.
Where is Shemar Morrow now?
Today, as of December 2022, Shemar Morrow is still playing for the ELAC Huskies. In fact, he is one of the main players for the 2022-2023 season.
Prior to this season, Shemar played a total of 22 games and averaged 4.1 points per game in the 2021-2022 season. His field goal percentage was reportedly an impressive 53.5%.
As of this writing, Shemar has played eight official games in the 2022-23 season, with six wins and two losses. The two losses came on November 13 and December 2, while ELAC was paired with West Los Angeles College and Fullerton College.
In terms of wins, ELAC won all three matches at the Riverside City Tournament.
Besides basketball, Shemar is currently focused on getting his GED.
It appears Shemar will also be eligible for the 2024 NBA Draft.
Did you know: Back in 2014, when Shemar was just in sixth grade, he made headlines for making a slam dunk in a game that went into overtime. He also scored 53 points in that game and was nicknamed “Baby LeBron.”
Shemar Morrow Family
Shemar Morrow grew up in East Cleveland, Ohio with his biological family. But because they were struggling, Shemar’s mother, Sharay D Morrow (born November 1974), allowed one of Shemar’s friend’s fathers to adopt him so he could continue playing the game.
Shemar and his adoptive family then moved to Sacramento, California.
Sadly we have no information about Shemar’s father or siblings.
Shemar Morrow’s age
Shemar Morrow is 21 years old in 2022.
He is one of the youngest players on the East Los Angeles College basketball team.
Is Shemar Morrow dating anyone?
Shemar Morrow doesn’t reveal his dating life. But if you ask us, the basketball star is more focused on his career and studies than building a love life. With him being eligible for the NBA Draft in a few years, and behind his teammates academically, Shemar should be working twice as hard.
Shemar Morrow Height
Shemar Morrow is 6 feet 4 inches (193 cm) tall.
Talking about his prominent features, Shemar has brown eyes, dimpled smile and muscular body.
Interesting Facts: Shemar has always been tall. His height is also the reason why Shemar dominated basketball throughout high school.
Related FAQs
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Where does Shemar Morrow live?
Shemar lives in Sacramento, California. But he’s originally from Phoenix, AZ.
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Is Shemar Morrow on Instagram?
As of December 2022, Shemar has attracted 1.9k followers on Instagram @ygmarr. Surprisingly, he only had 3 posts at that time.
Also, his bio then reads, “call me love me later”.
Follow him on TikTok @kgmarr.
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When is Shemar Morrow’s birthday?
Shemar received birthday wishes on January 1 and belongs to the zodiac sign of Capricorn.