veteran Lipscomb guard with a proven scoring punch in a limited role
John Matt Merritt is a 6-foot-1 guard from Nashville who made his mark at Lipscomb as a smart, opportunistic scorer and team-first reserve; in the 2018-19 season, he played in 18 games and averaged 1.8 points per game, highlighted by a career-high 21 points on 8-of-9 shooting against Covenant. His background as a 1,000-point high school scorer and three-time all-district selection suggests feel and polish, while his versatility and competitive edge make him the kind of guard who can steady a roster rather than hijack it.
