NC Central Basketball Roster: Who’s Who?
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Get to know the NC Central basketball team with this quick who’s who guide to the roster. From the star player to the benchwarmer, get to know them all here!
Introduction
The 2017-18 NC Central men’s basketball roster is below. The roster includes notable information such as the player’s year, position, and hometown.
2017-18 NC Central Men’s Basketball Roster
#00 Demetrius Houston Jr. (G) – Senior from Raleigh, NC
#2 Jordan Goodwin (G) – Freshman from Charlotte, NC
#5 Jamal Harrell II (G) – Freshman from Hampton, VA
#10 C.J. Keyser (G) – Sophomore from Baltimore, MD
#12 Patrick Cole (G) – Senior from Orlando, FL
#15 Justin McKoy (F) – Junior from Wayne, NJ
#21 Dajuan Graf (G) – Freshman from Laurinburg, NC
#23 Jibri Blount (F) – Sophomore from Kinston, NC
The Players
Here is a list of the players on the NC Central Basketball team along with their position and year in school.
#1 Jordan Parks, Guard, Senior
#2 Lorenzo McKiver, Guard, Sophomore
#3 Raasean Davis, Forward, Junior
#4Ronald Jackson, Forward, Freshman
#5 Jibri Blount, Forward, Senior
#10 Earthqua Rogers, Guard, Freshman
#11 Taronn Selby, Guard/Forward, Junior
#12 Zacarry Douglas, Guard/Forward, Senior
#13 Ty Graves, Guard/Forward, RS Junior
#14 C.J. Keyser Jr., Guard/Forward , Sophomore
The Coaches
The current Head Coach of the NC Central basketball team is LeVelle Moton. He has been the head coach since 2011. The assistant coaches are Roderick Blakeney and Damon Archibald.
The Schedule
The 2019-2020 Basketball season is nearly upon us, and that means it’s time to get to know your NC Central Eagles! Here’s a breakdown of the team’s schedule, so you can plan ahead for all the exciting action.
The Eagles will open their season at home on November 5th against the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. From there, they’ll hit the road for three games before returning home to take on Norfolk State on November 19th. The team will then travel to face off against Morgan State on November 26th before wrapping up their non-Conference Schedule with a game against St. Andrews Presbyterian College on December 3rd.
After a short break for exams, the Eagles will open conference play at home against Hampton on December 28th. They’ll remain at home to take on Howard on December 30th before hitting the road again for games against Delaware State (January 4th), Coppin State (January 8th), and Maryland Eastern Shore (January 11th). NC Central will then return home for three straight games, taking on Norfolk State (January 18th), Bethune-Cookman (January 22nd), and Savannah State (January 25th).
The Eagles will finish out their regular season with six straight conference games, four of which will be on the road. They’ll take on Florida A&M (February 1st), North Carolina A&T (February 5th), South Carolina State (February 8th), Hampton (February 15th), Howard (February 22nd), and finally Delaware State (February 29th).
So mark your calendars and make sure you’re ready to cheer on your NC Central Eagles as they make their way through another exciting season!
The Fans
die-hard fans, some of whom have Season tickets that have been passed down for generations. The fans are equally as passionate about the team’s success off the court, and support the players and staff in their endeavors away from basketball.
The Arena
NC Central’s home arena is the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, which is also home to the Durham Bulls minor League Baseball team. The arena seats 10,000 spectators and has a state-of-the-art sound system. The arena is located in downtown Durham, North Carolina
The History
North Carolina Central University’s men’s Basketball Program has a long and storied history. The Eagles have been to the NCAA tournament 11 times, with their most recent appearance coming in 2019. They have won 15 conference championships most recently in 2019. They have also been to the National Invitation Tournament six times, with their most recent appearance coming in 2018. The Eagles have produced several NBA players including Hall of Famer Alonzo Mourning.
The Rivalries
The basketball teams of the University of North Carolina system are some of the most storied and successful programs in NCAA history. The Tar Heels of UNC-Chapel Hill have won five NCAA Championships while NC State and UNC Charlotte have each won one. The three schools have a long-standing rivalry, with each team looking to one-up the others on and off the court.
Now that you know a little bit about the teams, let’s take a look at the players.
The Championships
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The NC Central Basketball team has won several championships over the years. Here is a list of some of their most recent accomplishments:
-2018 MEAC Men’s Basketball Tournament Champions
-2017 MEAC Men’s Basketball Tournament Champions
-2016 CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Champions
-2015 CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Champions
-2014 CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Champions
The Future
The NC Central basketball team is loaded with talent, and it starts with the freshman class.This year’s freshman class is one of the most talented in recent memory, and it includes some players who have the potential to be All-Americans. Here’s a look at the talented freshman class:
Nike Sibande: A 6’4″ guard from Toronto, Sibande is one of the top recruits in the country. He’s a gifted scorer with a good outside shot, and he has the potential to be an immediate star at NC Central.
Isaiah Wilkins: A 6’8″ forward from Greensboro, Wilkins is another top recruit. He’s a versatile player who can score inside and out, and he’s an excellent rebounder. He’ll be one of the leaders of this team for years to come.
Travis Fields: A 6’3″ guard from Raleigh, Fields is a talented scorer who can also distribute the ball well. He should see significant playing time as a freshman and could be one of the best players in the conference.
This freshman class will be critical to NC Central’s success in the coming years, and they have the potential to be special players. Keep an eye on them as they try to lead NC Central to new heights.
