NBA STAR, Ja Morant, grew up with basketball in his blood.

His sister, Teniya, is also making moves on the court just like her parents and brother.

Ja Morant's sister, Teniya Morant, is also pursuing a career in sports

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Ja Morant's sister, Teniya Morant, is also pursuing a career in sportsCredit: Instagram/niyamorant

Who is Ja Morant's sister?

Ja Morant was born to parents, Tee and Jamie Morant - both of whom are former basketball players.

The 23-year-old NBA star has a younger, 18-year-old sister, who also has an affinity for basketball.

Teniya is currently in her senior year at Houston High School in Germantown, Tennessee.

The 5-foot-3 player is aiming to follow in her family's footsteps by continuing the sport in college, and maybe even professionally, like her big brother.

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Has Teniya gotten any scholarship offers?

Teniya took to Twitter on January 30, 2023, to announce some interest from a prospective college.

"I am extremely blessed to say I have received my first D1 Offer from Mississippi Valley State," she wrote. "Very Thankful! #onlyupfromhere."

In response to her tweet, Houston's head coach tweeted: "Heck yea! She’s been a huge reason Houston high school girls will have no less than 20 wins this season."

According to the Clarion Ledger, Teniya is averaging 12.5 points per game this season for the Mustangs.

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Where did Ja Morant go to school?

Morant attended Crestwood High School in Sumter, South Carolina.

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant

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Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja MorantCredit: AP:Associated Press

In 2017, he made his way over to Kentucky where played for the Murray State Racers in college.

Morant was later drafted into the NBA in 2019 by the Memphis Grizzlies.