Murray State Basketball

Payne to the Suns, joins Racer Hall of Fame

Simon Elfrink Contributing Writer selfrink@murraystate.edu Former Murray State guard Cameron Payne was added to the Phoenix Suns roster on Tuesday, June 30.  Since his induction into the NBA in 2015, the 1st round, 14th pick of the draft has played in several different jerseys, first with the Oklahoma City Thunder, followed by the Chicago Bulls Read More

The Racers’ Horseshoes: Inside men’s basketball’s affinity for sneakers

Story by Blake Sandlin Sports Editor bsandlin1@murraystate.edu When members of Murray State’s men’s basketball team aren’t turning heads on the basketball court, they’re turning heads with their off-court style. Whether they’re on campus, at practice or checking out a football game, it’s easy to recognize a Murray State basketball player through one defining trait: their Read More

Morant chasing a ring and an NBA dream

Story by Maggiann Ackerman Staff Writer mackerman@murraystate.edu Murray State sophomore point guard Ja Morant made his objective for the season very clear following Murray State’s media day: bring home another championship. Morant was projected to be drafted No. 19 by ESPN Draft analyst Jonathan Givony in his most recent mock draft. Despite being a highly-touted Read More

Blake’s Take: Seed Speculation

Story by Blake Sandlin, Assistant Sports Editor With Saturday’s win over Belmont, Murray State punched its ticket to the NCAA tournament. They’ve done all a mid-major school of their stature can do. The only question that remains: Where will they be seeded? As we dive deeper into March and the frontrunners in each respective conference Read More

Peay takes a leak – Racers win OVC title

Story by Blake Sandlin, Assistant Sports Editor Murray State men’s basketball’s comeback effort was so monumental it brought the roof down – literally. The Racers pulled off a comeback so impressive Saturday night that with 5:49 remaining in the game, lightning struck the Dunn Center, prompting a three hour delay. The delay didn’t deter the Read More

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