KENOSHA, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Parkside men's basketball program has added Matthew Mors as a graduate assistant coach, head coach Kyle Blackbourn announced.
Mors joins the Rangers following a highly accomplished Division I playing career at South Dakota State, where he appeared in 132 games with 80 starts while shooting 47.6 percent from the field.
"We're thrilled to welcome Matt to our staff, said Blackbourn. Matt brings tremendous energy, passion, and experience to our program. After finishing an outstanding playing career, I know he'll transition seamlessly into coaching. Having been part of winning cultures at both South Dakota State University and University of Wisconsin, Matt understands what it takes to succeed at a high level. His experiences, leadership, and competitive mindset make him a perfect fit for what we're building here."
Mors closed his career with two standout seasons as a full-time starter for the Jackrabbits. In 2025-26, he started all 32 games and averaged 8.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game while shooting 51.2 percent from the field in 27.8 minutes per contest.
During the 2024-25 season, Mors again started all 32 games and posted career-best numbers with 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. He shot 49.7 percent from the floor and 35.5 percent from three-point range, scoring in double figures 12 times, including a pair of 15-point performances in wins over Duquesne and South Dakota.
He played in all 35 games during the 2023-24 season, averaging 5.0 points and 1.5 rebounds in 10.5 minutes per game while shooting 45.1 percent from the field. Mors also appeared in all 32 games with 15 starts as a sophomore in 2022-23, averaging 6.5 points and 2.6 rebounds per contest while shooting 42.9 percent from the field and 85.2 percent at the free throw line. He recorded a career-high 23 points against North Dakota and finished the season with eight double-digit scoring performances.
Mors began his collegiate career at Wisconsin, where he redshirted during the 2021-22 season.
In addition to his on-court success, Mors was recognized extensively for his academic achievements. He was a two-time College Sports Communicators Academic All-District selection (2024-25, 2025-26), a three-time Summit League Academic Honor Roll honoree (2023-25), and was named to the Summit League Commissioner's List of Academic Excellence in 2023-24. He also earned NABC Honors Court honors in both 2023-24 and 2024-25.
A native of Yankton, South Dakota, Mors was one of the most decorated high school players in state history. He was a three-time South Dakota Gatorade Player of the Year, a five-time all-state selection, and a three-time Argus Leader Player of the Year. He led Yankton High School to a state championship in 2018 and averaged at least 19 points per game in each of his varsity seasons, including 24.2 points per game as a senior. A four-star recruit by ESPN, Mors was ranked as the top prospect in South Dakota and among the top power forwards nationally in the 2021 class.
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