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Former Racer and 2020 NBA Rookie of the Year Ja Morant donated a new rest and recovery room to his alma mater. (Photo courtesy of Racer Athletics and Hyperice)

Morant continues to leave his mark on Murray State with recovery room donation

October 7, 2020

Simon Elfrink Staff Writer [email protected] Former Murray State basketball star Ja Morant continues to give back to the Racer Nation with the...

Ja Morant earned 99 first place votes to win the 2019-20 NBA Rookie of the Year. (Blake Sandlin/TheNews)

Morant wins 2019-20 NBA Rookie of the Year

September 3, 2020

Gage Johnson Editor-in-Chief [email protected] After being the frontrunner throughout the NBA season, former Murray State guard Ja Morant...

Ja Morant watches the tribute video before his jersey is retired in the CFSB Center. (Photo by Jillian Rush/TheNews)

Morant cements Murray State legacy, Racers move to 10-0 in OVC play

February 3, 2020

Gage Johnson Sports Editor [email protected] Two years, two OVC Championships, two NCAA Tournament appearances, a Lute Olson award, a...

Ja Morant and Darnell Cowart celebrates increasing the Racers lead against Marquette in the 2018-19 NCAA Tournament. (Photo by Gage Johnson/TheNews)

Morant’s jersey to be immortalized in Racers’ basketball history

January 30, 2020

Josh Embry Contributing Writer [email protected] On Saturday, Feb. 1, former star Racer Ja Morant will have his No. 12 jersey retired at...

Former Murray State guard Ja Morant drives to the rim against the Chicago Bulls. (Photo courtesy of the Associated Press)

Bulls fourth-quarter comeback stifles Grizzlies 2019 home debut

October 26, 2019

Story by Gage Johnson Sports Editor [email protected] Growing pains are inevitable for rookies coming into the NBA, and that was the...

Gauging Gage: Amateurism is coming to an end in the NCAA

Gauging Gage: Amateurism is coming to an end in the NCAA

October 17, 2019

Gage Johnson Sports Editor [email protected] According to bylaw 12.02.11 of the 2019-20 NCAA Division I Manual “A professional athlete...

Former Murray State point guard Ja Morant is expected to be selected at No. 2 overall by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2019 NBA Draft. (Photo by Gage Johnson/TheNews)

Morant Mania: Where does Morant fall in the 2019 NBA Draft?

June 5, 2019

Story by Gage Johnson Sports Editor [email protected] With the chaos that was the NBA Draft lottery a few weeks in the past, The Murray...

Sophomore guard Ja Morant declares for the NBA Draft amongst Racer fans and media at the CFSB Center. (Photo by Blake Sandlin/TheNews)

Morant declares for NBA draft

April 3, 2019

Story by Blake Sandlin Interim Editor-In-Chief [email protected] Sophomore guard Ja Morant announced on Wednesday, April 3, that he...

(Blake Sandlin/TheNews)

Blake’s Take: My 10 favorite moments from the 2018-19 basketball season

March 29, 2019

Story by Blake Sandlin Interim Editor-in-Chief [email protected] For the past two seasons I’ve spent my Thursdays, Saturdays and virtually...

Racers season concludes with Florida State loss

Racers’ season concludes with Florida State loss

March 24, 2019

Story by Blake Sandlin Interim Editor-in-Chief [email protected] SPONSORED: Poplar Place has a limited number of luxury apartments available...

GALLERY: Racers fall to Florida State in Round of 32

GALLERY: Racers fall to Florida State in Round of 32

March 23, 2019

On Saturday, March 23, Murray State fell to Florida State 90-62 in the Round of 32. The Racers end the season with an overall record of 28-5 (16-2).   [slideshow_deploy...

The Racers await the coaching staff at the beginning of a timeout. (Photo by Gage Johnson/TheNews)

Racers look to advance with another upset victory

March 23, 2019

Story by Keith Jaco Staff writer [email protected] Following their blowout win over Marquette on Thursday, March 21, the Murray State Racers...

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