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Murray State announced Steve Prohm as its new mens basketball head coach on Monday, March 28. Photo courtesy of Dave Winder/Racer Athletics.

Men’s basketball announces new head coach

March 30, 2022

Jakob Milani Sports Editor [email protected] Former Iowa State Head Coach Steve Prohm will be returning to Murray State men’s basketball as...

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Prohm hired at Iowa State

June 8, 2015

By Mallory Tucker, Staff writer Iowa State hired men's basketball Head Coach Steve Prohm to replace former coach Fred Hoiberg. Hoiberg accepted...

Shooting for greatness: Prohm lays out expectations for men’s basketball

November 5, 2014

(VIDEO) – With the men's basketball team aiming for a deep run into the postseason next spring, Head Coach Steve Prohm breaks down the strengths and...

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Seniors Jonathan Fairell and T.J. Sapp are drenched by teammates as basketball Head Coach Steve Prohm waits in anticipation Tuesday evening at Roy Stewart Stadium.

Ice Bucket Challenge sweeps athletics staff, teams

August 22, 2014

As the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge sweeps the nation, Racer Nation is also doing its share to help. The challenge has been taking social media by storm...

Racers defeat Eastern Kentucky for Championship game bid

March 9, 2013

Fighting to continue their season and Murray State careers, the Racer seniors stepped up Friday night in the semi-final game of the OVC Tournament to defeat...

Senior forward Ed Daniel watches a shot during the Racers' 82-70 victory over Evansville, Saturday. Daniel secured his sixth straight double-double in the game, finishing with 21 points and 15 rebounds. || Maddie Mucci/The News

Racers complete comeback, earn road win against Evansville

December 8, 2012

Eight minutes into the Racers’ Saturday afternoon matchup at Evansville, Head Coach Steve Prohm found himself telling his team to “start over.” After...

Sophomore guard Zay Jackson sits head in hands during a men’s basketball game against Brescia earlier in the season. He has been benched indefinitely after he was indicted for striking two individuals with his car in a Walmart parking lot. || Samuel T. Hays/The News

Jackson withdraws plea: Athlete rejects original sentence deal, case likely to go to trial

December 1, 2012

Zaveral “Zay” Jackson has withdrawn his guilty plea, erasing two months of decision-making by the Calloway County court system. The men’s...

Seniors Ed Daniel and Isaiah Canaan have led the Racers to a 5-1 start. Daniel scored 20 points and a career high 18 rebounds against Lipscomb. || Samuel T. Hays/The News

A Strong Start: Canaan, Daniel among national leaders after impressive games

November 29, 2012

Before the season started, Head Coach Steve Prohm knew his team would have to rely heavily on seniors Ed Daniel and Isaiah Canaan if the Racers were...

Senior forward Brandon Garrett goes up for a dunk against Old Dominion. || Samuel T. Hays/The News

A Strong Start: Racers overcome grueling early schedule to secure 5-1 record

November 29, 2012

After competing in the Charleston Classic two weeks ago, the Racers have finished one of the more grueling portions of their 2012-13 schedule with...

Chris Herren was invited by Head Basketball Coach Steve Prohm to speak to students and athletes at the CFSB Center last Wednesday. ||Maddie Mucci/The News

Former NBA player shares story, inspires athletes

October 11, 2012

If there is ever a story about opportunity, failure, loss and redemption and life and death it can be heard from former NBA player and drug addict...

With the memory of a season for the ages still fresh in their minds, the Racers are putting the past behind them and focusing on a new team and a new season. || File Photos

Time To Move On: Racers put expectations aside, set sights on season

September 27, 2012

Six months removed from the most successful season in 87 years of Murray State men’s basketball, Head Coach Steve Prohm and company are gearing up...

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