Morant was greeted by fans, the Racer Band, cheer team and dance team. After a visit with university president Dr. Bob Jackson and Racers head coach Matt McMahon in Wells Hall, Morant signed autographs and visited with students along the way to the Curris Center, the CFSB Center, and the Ray Basketball Practice Facility.
Morant said, "This is my second home and today has been special. I'm a little emotional. I think I am a Racer for life and I am very thankful to be in this family as a Murray State Racer, and to be with these guys and these coaches today."
Morant said, "This is my second home and today has been special. I'm a little emotional. I think I am a Racer for life and I am very thankful to be in this family as a Murray State Racer, and to be with these guys and these coaches today."
After the Murray visit, the Grizzlies continue their Regional Caravan in August with stops in Cape Girardeau, Little Rock, St. Louis, and Nashville.
Morant's return to the Murray State campus stirs memories of the amazing story he constructed in only two seasons, as he went from a small town talent from Dalzell, South Carolina to a consensus All-American with the Racers.
Morant's return to the Murray State campus stirs memories of the amazing story he constructed in only two seasons, as he went from a small town talent from Dalzell, South Carolina to a consensus All-American with the Racers.
Morant became the highest NBA draft pick in the history of the Ohio Valley Conference when the Grizzlies selected him as the second overall pick last June. He set many school records, including becoming the program's all-time assist leader in only two seasons. However, his lasting legacy is being a big part of 54 victories in 65 games, and taking the Racers to a pair of OVC regular-season and OVC Tournament titles, and NCAA Tournament appearances.
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