From small town to Murray, Kentucky, and to NBA stardom, Ja Morant’s career arrived at the next milestone on Saturday night at his induction into the Murray State Hall of Fame.
On Murray State men’s basketball Hoopalooza weekend, when this great collegiate program invites its alumni back to campus for fellowship, fun and memories of the playing years, Morant was honored as part of the 42nd class to the MSU Hall of Fame.
The other members of the 2024 class include: Daniel Calhoun (Baseball, 2006-09), Becca Lamb (Volleyball, 2007-10), Coach Velvet Milkman (Women’s Golf, 1993-22), Ja Morant (Men’s Basketball, 2017-19), Miyah Watford (Women’s Soccer, 2017-19), Quincy Williams (Football, 2014-18) and Jack Wolf (Football, 1967-71).
This group will honored in early 2025 on a weekend yet to be determined.
The weekend got an early start Thursday when Morant hosted a few hundred kids for two days of basketball camp at the CFSB Center.
One of the highlights of the weekend included Murray State NBA greats, Isaiah Canaan, Cameron Payne and Morant, attending Hoopalooza for the first time together. All three are MSU Hall of Famers, have had their jersey numbers retired and all were NBA Draft selections: Canaan (2012), Payne (2015) and Morant (2019). Canaan (six NBA seasons) is set to play his 11th pro season in Serbia, Payne with the New York Knicks for his 10th NBA season and Morant, his sixth season with the Memphis Grizzlies.
The event marks the second MSU Hall of Fame induction at Racer Hoopalooza, after Jonathan Stark was honored in 2023.
2013 marked the first Racer Hoopalooza when Coach Steve Prohm brought the idea to life. The event created an immediate connection between players and coaches across all eras of the program and with the loyal Racer fanbase.
The Murray State Men’s Basketball Hoopalooza Golf Scramble is set for Friday, Sept. 20. Details on this event will be coming soon.
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Publish date : 2024-07-29 00:41:00
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