Ja Morant Gives Back to Crestwood | Columbia News

Ja Morant’s hometown heroics hit Crestwood High School in a dazzling community celebration, blending nostalgia, inspiration, and big-time giving. Backed by Hibbett and Nike, the event featured music, a shooting contest, a barbershop, and a food drive through his Twelve-Time Foundation — all while fans got a shot at autographed gear and backpacks. Old teacher Debra Andrews called it surreal watching the NBA star return to the halls where he once walked, now lighting up the court and inspiring kids like an eighth grader who dreams of following in his footsteps. The generosity didn’t stop at fun — $50K poured into school basketball programs, plus four-year scholarships for boys and girls, and even the football team got his signature shoes. A mural painted on the gym wall immortalizes his journey from Sumter County to the NBA. Saturday’s launch of his new Nike kicks at the local Hibbett store is just the beginning of a legacy built right where it all started. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/60693a2acac8b75b