Men's Basketball

Friday Focus with Darnell Morris Jr

TOWSON, Md. – Every Friday, the Landmark Conference spotlights one of its standout student-athletes in the Friday Focus series. This week’s feature highlights Darnell Morris Jr., a member of the Goucher College men’s basketball team. From pregame workouts to loud gym vibes, Morris shares what drives him on and off the court and what makes his Gophers experience unforgettable.

Favorite pregame routine or superstition:
Workout before the game.

Favorite moment with your team:
Going to a haunted house together.

How do you stay focused during busy weeks?
I make sure to get to the gym whenever I can.

Teammate who leads by example:
Liech.

What your sport teaches about life:
Nothing in life comes easy.

Favorite hobby or activity outside your sport:
Playing 2K.

How you celebrate big wins:
Grab some good food with the team.

What you’ll miss most when your playing career ends:
The vibe of my teammates.

Favorite part of game day:
Tip-off—I love getting some buckets.

First sport you ever played:
Football and boxing.

Favorite team tradition:
Praying before the jump ball.

Favorite moment with fans or family in the stands:
When the gym gets so loud, you can’t hear yourself think.

Favorite Landmark Conference memory so far:
Scoring 27 points against Susquehanna.