Morehead State University is a public research university located in Morehead, Kentucky. The university's athletic teams compete in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) of the NCAA Division I. The Morehead State Eagles basketball team has a rich history and has consistently been a competitive force in the OVC.
The Morehead State basketball program was founded in 1926. The Eagles played their first game on January 16, 1927, and defeated Berea College 50-17. The Eagles joined the OVC in 1949 and have won 14 regular season championships and 10 tournament championships. Morehead State has also made 13 appearances in the NCAA Tournament, most recently in 2011.
Some of the most notable players in Morehead State basketball history include:
The current Morehead State basketball roster features a mix of experienced players and talented newcomers. The Eagles are led by senior guard Xavier Moon, who is one of the most dynamic players in the OVC. Other key players include senior forward Lamarr Kimble, junior forward Isaiah Lewis, and sophomore center Ethan Stair.
Player | Position | Class | Hometown |
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Xavier Moon | Guard | Senior | Bridgeport, Connecticut |
Lamarr Kimble | Forward | Senior | Cincinnati, Ohio |
Isaiah Lewis | Forward | Junior | Birmingham, Alabama |
Ethan Stair | Center | Sophomore | Shelbyville, Kentucky |
Markeith Cummings | Guard | Junior | Mount Vernon, New York |
Djimon Henson | Forward | Freshman | Tampa, Florida |
A.J. Redd | Guard | Sophomore | Richmond, Virginia |
Jackson Sivills | Guard | Freshman | Paintsville, Kentucky |
Ta'Quan Woodley | Forward | Freshman | Richmond, Kentucky |
The future of the Morehead State basketball program is bright. The Eagles have a talented roster and a strong coaching staff led by head coach Preston Spradlin. Spradlin is one of the most successful coaches in the OVC, and he has led the Eagles to two NCAA Tournament appearances in his five seasons at the helm.
Morehead State is poised to compete for another OVC championship in the 2022-23 season. The Eagles have a good mix of experience and talent, and they should be one of the favorites to win the conference title. If the Eagles can make it to the NCAA Tournament, they have the potential to make a deep run.
The Morehead State basketball program has a rich history and a bright future. The Eagles have consistently been a competitive force in the OVC, and they have made several appearances in the NCAA Tournament. With a talented roster and a strong coaching staff, Morehead State is poised to continue its success in the years to come.
Year | Round |
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1979 | First Round |
1980 | First Round |
1984 | Second Round |
1995 | First Round |
1997 | First Round |
2002 | First Round |
2003 | First Round |
2010 | Second Round |
2011 | First Round |
Year | Record |
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1951 | 10-4 |
1952 | 12-2 |
1953 | 9-5 |
1964 | 14-0 |
1965 | 14-0 |
1966 | 14-0 |
1967 | 14-0 |
1968 | 14-0 |
1969 | 14-0 |
1979 | 12-2 |
1980 | 12-2 |
1984 | 11-3 |
1995 | 11-3 |
2010 | 13-3 |
Year | Record |
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1951 | 2-0 |
1952 | 2-0 |
1964 | 2-0 |
1965 | 2-0 |
1979 | 2-0 |
1980 | 2-0 |
1984 | 2-0 |
1995 | 2-0 |
2010 | 2-0 |
2011 | 2-0 |
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