Murray State Basketball Roster: 2019-2020

Official 2019-2020 Murray State basketball roster including position, height, weight, birthdate, years of experience, and college.

Guards

Guards
Ja Morant – Sophomore
Jonathan Stark – Senior
Shayne Simmons – Senior
KJ Williams – Freshman
Darnell Cowart – Freshman

Wings

Williams

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Rondale Moore
Cameron Phillips
Jaylen Benton
Isaiah Gibson
JaVontae Hawkins
Adonis Lakip
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KJ Williams is a 6’4” 190-pound Guard/Forward from Chicago, Illinois. KJ redshirted his first season at Murray State

Bigs

Bigs are the players who typically line up near the basket. They are usually taller and stronger than the guards and wings, and their primary responsibility is to rebound the basketball and defend the paint.

The Murray State Racers have a deep roster of bigs for the 2019-2020 Season Head Coach Matt McMahon will have plenty of options to choose from when it comes to finding the right combination of players to put on the court.

The team is led by senior forward Jonathan Stark, who was named to the All-Ohio Valley Conference first team last season. He is joined by fellow senior forward Terrell Miller Jr., who was named to the All-OVC second team.

Junior forwards KJ Williams and Ja Morant are two other players who figure to see significant playing time this season. Williams is a versatile player who can play both inside and out, while Morant is an emerging star who has the potential to be one of the best players in college basketball

Sophomores Brion Sanchious and Darnell Cowart round out the list of bigs on Murray State’s roster.

Coaches

Murray State basketball Roster: 2019-2020
Coaches:
--head coach Matt McMahon
--Assistant Coach Johnnie Williams
--assistant coach Kevyn Green
-Director of Operations C.J. Jones

Schedule

The Murray State Racers men’s basketball team represents Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky, United States The school’s team currently competes in the Ohio Valley Conference They are currently led by Head Coach Matt McMahon and play their home games at the CFSB Center.

The Racers have appeared in three NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournaments Their combined record is 3–3. They were Ohio Valley Conference regular season champions for seventeen consecutive seasons between 1992 and 2009. They have also won the Ohio Valley conference tournament ten times, most recently in 2019.

Results

The Murray State Racers men’s Basketball team represents Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky, United States The school’s team currently competes in the Ohio Valley Conference. They are currently coached by Matt McMahon.

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Analysis

This is a list of the Murray State Racers basketball team’s roster for the 2019-2020 season

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Head coach Matt McMahon
Associate head coach David Collins
assistant coaches Jesse Higgins, Chris Shumate

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KJ Williams
Darnell Bolding Jr.
Ja Morant

Previews

The Murray State basketball team is gearing up for another exciting season. head coach Matt McMahon has put together an impressive roster for the 2019-2020 campaign. Let’s take a look at some of the Key Players that will be suiting up for the Racers this season:

Ja Morant: One of the most highly anticipated players in Murray State history, Ja Morant is expected to make a big impact in his sophomore season. A dynamic guard who can score and distribute the ball, Morant is the centerpiece of Coach McMahon’s offense. Look for him to put up big numbers again this season as he looks to Murray State to a conference title

Brion Whitley: A junior transfer from Wabash Valley College, Brion Whitley is a 6’8″ forward who will give the Racers some much-needed size and athleticism. He’s expected to be a key contributor on both ends of the floor and will give Murray State an inside presence that they lacked last season.

Darnell Cowart: A sophomore guard from Memphis, Darnell Cowart is another player who could have a breakout year for the Racers. A gifted shooter with unlimited range, Cowart provides instant offense off the bench. He’ll be counted on to provide a scoring spark when called upon this season.

These are just a few of the players that will be representing Murray State Basketball this season. Be sure to catch them in action as they battle for a conference title and beyond!

Recruiting

The Murray State Basketball team is looking to add some more talent to its roster for the 2019-2020 season. The team has had success in recent years making the NCAA tournament in 2018 and winning the Ohio Valley Conference regular season and tournament titles in 2019.

Some of the top recruits who have been targeted by the Murray State Coaching Staff include:

– PG Tyrese Hunter: A 5-star recruit from Chicago, Hunter is ranked as the No. 18 player in the country by ESPN. He’s a dynamic playmaker who would be an instant impact player for the Racers.

– SG Dwight Coleman: A 4-star recruit from Dallas, Coleman is a versatile scorer who can shoot from long range or get to the basket. He’s ranked as the No. 42 player in the country by ESPN.

– PF/C Makur Maker A 6-foot-11 big man from Australia, Maker is a raw but talented prospect who has great potential. He’s ranked as the No. 3 player in Australia and No. 68 player in the world by ESPN.

News

The Murray State Racers men’s basketball team is set to begin its 2019-2020 campaign with high hopes. The team returns a core of experienced players, led by seniors Ja Morant and Shaq Buchanan. The Racers are coming off a successful 2018-2019 season in which they won the Ohio Valley Conference Regular Season and tournament championships, and earned a berth in the NCAA Tournament

This season, the Racers will look to build on their success and make a deep run in the NCAA tournament The team has the talent to do so, but will need to come together and play well as a unit. With that said, here is a look at the Murray State basketball Roster for the 2019-2020 season:

Ja Morant – Senior – Guard
Shaq Buchanan – Senior – Guard
Tevin Brown – Junior – Guard
KJ Williams – Junior – Forward
D’Angelo Russell – Sophomore – Guard
Jacon Crabtree – Sophomore – Forward
Demarcus Croaker – Sophomore – Guard
Anthony McGrath Jr. – Freshman – Guard