2017–18 Morehead State Eagles men's basketball team
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{{Infobox NCAA team season
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|year=2017–18
|team=Morehead State Eagles
|image=Morehead State Eagles wordmark.svg
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|conference=Ohio Valley Conference
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|short_conf=OVC
|CoachRank=
|APRank=
|record=8–21
|conf_record=4–14
|head_coach=Preston Spradlin
|hc_year = 1st
|asst_coach1=J.T. Burton
|asst_coach2=Beau Braden
|asst_coach4=Jonathan Mattox
|stadium=Ellis Johnson Arena
|champion=
|bowl=
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}}
{{2017–18 Ohio Valley Conference men's basketball standings}}
The 2017–18 Morehead State Eagles men's basketball team represented Morehead State University during the 2017–18 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Eagles, led by first-year head coach Preston Spradlin, played their home games at Ellis Johnson Arena in Morehead, Kentucky as members of the Ohio Valley Conference. They finished the season 8–21, 4–14 in OVC play to finish in last place. They failed to qualify for the OVC tournament.
Previous season
The Eagles finished the 2016–17 season 14–16, 10–6 in OVC play to finish in second place in the East Division. In the OVC tournament they lost to Murray State in the quarterfinals.
On November 22, 2016, Morehead State suspended head coach Sean Woods with pay while the school investigated complaints made against Woods.{{Cite news|url=http://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/morehead-state-suspends-coach-sean-woods-during-investigation/|title=Morehead State suspends coach Sean Woods during investigation|newspaper=CBSSports.com|access-date=2016-11-23}} Assistant coach Preston Spradlin was named interim head coach.{{Cite news|url=http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/18117337/morehead-state-eagles-suspend-coach-sean-woods-amid-complaints|title=Morehead St. suspends coach amid complaints|newspaper=ESPN.com|access-date=2016-11-23}}{{cite web |title=Woods suspended indefinitely, Spradlin named interim coach|url=http://www.themoreheadnews.com/sports/woods-suspended-indefinitely-spradlin-named-interim-coach/article_074c79e6-b126-11e6-9d41-772a144dd55c.html|publisher=The Morehead News|accessdate=22 November 2016}} On December 15, two days after Woods was charged with misdemeanor battery in Indiana for allegedly assaulting two of his players during a game versus Evansville, it was announced that Woods had resigned.{{Cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2016/12/15/sean-woods-resigns-as-morehead-state-mens-basketball-coach/95488392/|title=Sean Woods resigns as Morehead State men's basketball coach|newspaper=USA TODAY|access-date=2017-01-13}} It was announced that Spradlin would continue as interim coach while the school conducted a nationwide search for a replacement.{{cite web |url=http://www.msueagles.com/news/2016/12/15/general-statement-on-future-of-mens-basketball-program.aspx |title=STATEMENT ON FUTURE OF MEN'S BASKETBALL PROGRAM|publisher=Morehead State University Athletics |date=15 December 2016 |accessdate=16 December 2016 }}{{cite web |title=Sean Woods resigns as MSU head basketball coach|url=http://www.wkyt.com/content/news/Sean-Woods-resigns-as-MSU-head-basketball-coach-406873255.html|publisher=WKYT|accessdate=15 December 2016}} On March 16, 2017, Spradlin was named full-time head coach.{{Cite web|url=http://www.aseaofblue.com/2017/3/16/14954842/preston-spradlin-named-morehead-state-head-basketball-coach|title=Preston Spradlin Named Morehead State Head Basketball Coach|date=2017-03-16|website=A Sea Of Blue|access-date=2017-04-13}}
Preseason
In a vote of conference coaches and sports information directors, Morehead State was picked to finish in 9th place in the OVC.{{Cite web|url=http://ovcsports.com/news/2017/10/17/belmont-picked-as-2017-18-ovc-mens-basketball-favorites-murray-states-stark-tabbed-preseason-player-of-the-year.aspx |title=Belmont Picked As 2017-18 OVC Men’s Basketball Favorites; Murray State’s Stark Tabbed Preseason Player of the Year|publisher=Ohio Valley Conference|access-date=6 February 2018}}
After five years of divisional play in the OVC, the conference eliminated divisions for the 2017–18 season. Additionally, for the first time, each conference team will play 18 conference games.
Roster
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{{CBB roster/Player
|first = A.J.
|last = Hicks
|num = 0
|pos = G
|ft = 6
|in = 0
|lbs = 185
|class = JR
|rs =
|home = Norcross, GA
|high_school = Meadowcreek HS
Columbia State CC
}}
{{CBB roster/Player
|first = Londell
|last = King
|num = 1
|pos = F
|ft = 6
|in = 7
|lbs = 220
|class = SO
|rs =
|home = Tallahassee, FL
|high_school = Godby HS
Gulf Coast State
}}
{{CBB roster/Player
|first = Jordan
|last = Walker
|num = 2
|pos = G
|ft = 6
|in = 0
|lbs = 185
|class = SO
|rs =
|home = Indianapolis, IN
|high_school = Cathedral HS
}}
{{CBB roster/Player
|first = James
|last = Baker
|num = 3
|pos = F
|ft = 6
|in = 6
|lbs = 195
|class = FR
|rs =
|home = Brandenburg, KY
|high_school = Meade County HS
}}
{{CBB roster/Player
|first = De'Von
|last = Cooper
|num = 4
|pos = G
|ft = 6
|in = 3
|lbs = 190
|class = FR
|rs =
|home = Louisville, KY
|high_school = Waggener HS
}}
{{CBB roster/Player
|first = Cedric
|last = Wright
|num = 5
|pos = F
|ft = 6
|in = 7
|lbs = 230
|class = SO
|rs = yes
|home = Ft. Lauderdale, FL
|high_school = Dillard HS
Chipola JC
}}
{{CBB roster/Player
|first = Alonzo
|last = Chatman
|num = 10
|pos = F
|ft = 6
|in = 7
|lbs = 215
|class = SO
|rs =
|home = Chicago, IL
|high_school = Morgan Park HS
}}
{{CBB roster/Player
|first = Richard
|last = Feagin
|num = 11
|pos = G
|ft = 6
|in = 0
|lbs = 160
|class = FR
|rs =
|home = Detroit, MI
|high_school = Southfield Christian School
}}
{{CBB roster/Player
|first = Lamontray
|last = Harris
|num = 13
|pos = F
|ft = 6
|in = 7
|lbs = 220
|class = JR
|rs =
|home = Louisville, KY
|high_school = Pleasure Ridge Park HS
Robinson Prep
}}
{{CBB roster/Player
|first = Treyce
|last = Spurlock
|num = 14
|pos = G
|ft = 6
|in = 3
|lbs = 180
|class = FR
|rs =
|home = Harlan, KY
|high_school = Harlan County HS
}}
{{CBB roster/Player
|first = Trell
|last = Thompson
|num = 21
|pos = G
|ft = 6
|in = 3
|lbs = 195
|class = JR
|rs = yes
|home = McComb, MS
|high_school = McComb HS
Southwest Mississippi CC
}}
{{CBB roster/Player
|first = Austin
|last = Crawford
|num = 23
|pos = G
|ft = 6
|in = 2
|lbs = 200
|class = FR
|rs =
|home = Brooksville, KY
|high_school = Bracken County HS
}}
{{CBB roster/Player
|first = Djimon
|last = Henson
|num = 32
|pos = G
|ft = 6
|in = 3
|lbs = 195
|class = SO
|rs =
|home = Indianapolis, IN
|high_school = Lawrence North HS
}}
{{CBB roster/Footer
|head_coach=
|asst_coach=
- J.T. Burton (Tennessee Wesleyan)
- Beau Braden (Centre)
- Jonathan Mattox (Emmanuel)
|roster_url=http://www.msueagles.com/roster.aspx?roster=160&path=mbball
|accessdate=November 8, 2017}}
Schedule and results
{{CBB schedule start|time=|rank=no|ranklink=2017–18 NCAA Division I men's basketball rankings|rankyear=2017|tv=|record=yes|attend=yes}}
|-
!colspan=9 style={{CollegePrimaryStyle|Morehead State Eagles}}| Exhibition
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = October 30, 2017
| time = 7:00 pm
| rank = no
| nonconf = yes
| away = yes
| opponent = Kentucky
| site_stadium = Rupp Arena
| site_cityst = Lexington, KY
| gamename = Kentucky Cares Classic
| attend = 14,138
| score = 67–92
| record =
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = November 6, 2017
| time = 7:00 pm
| rank = no
| nonconf = yes
| opponent = Cincinnati Christian
| site_stadium = Ellis Johnson Arena
| site_cityst = Morehead, KY
| attend = 563
| score = 85–74
| record =
}}
|-
!colspan=9 style={{CollegePrimaryStyle|Morehead State Eagles}}| Non-conference regular season
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = November 10, 2017
| time = 7:00 pm
| nonconf = yes
| rank = no
| away = yes
| opponent = Xavier
| opprank = 17
| site_stadium = Cintas Center
| site_cityst = Cincinnati, OH
| attend = 10,224
| tv = FSN
| score = 49–101
| record = 0–1
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = November 12, 2017
| time = 5:00 pm
| rank = no
| nonconf = yes
| away = yes
| opponent = Lipscomb
| site_stadium = Allen Arena
| site_cityst = Nashville, TN
| attend = 561
| tv = ESPN3
| score = 70–77
| record = 0–2
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = November 16, 2017
| time = 7:00 pm
| rank = no
| nonconf = yes
| opponent = Marshall
| site_stadium = Ellis Johnson Arena
| site_cityst = Morehead, KY
| attend = 3,857
| score = 86–83
| record = 1–2
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = November 21, 2017
| time = 7:00 pm
| rank = no
| nonconf = yes
| away = yes
| opponent = IUPUI
| site_stadium = Indiana Farmers Coliseum
| site_cityst = Indianapolis, IN
| attend = 1,012
| tv = ESPN3
| score = 61–67
| record = 1–3
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = November 25, 2017
| time = 1:00 pm
| rank = no
| nonconf = yes
| away = yes
| opponent = Virginia Tech
| site_stadium = Cassell Coliseum
| site_cityst = Blacksburg, VA
| attend = 5,390
| tv = ACCN Extra
| score = 63–96
| record = 1–4
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = November 27, 2017
| time = 8:00 pm
| rank = no
| nonconf = yes
| away = yes
| opponent = Central Arkansas
| site_stadium = Farris Center
| site_cityst = Conway, AR
| attend = 715
| score = 78–82
| record = 1–5
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = November 30, 2017
| time = 6:00 pm
| rank = no
| nonconf = yes
| opponent = Alice Lloyd
| site_stadium = Ellis Johnson Arena
| site_cityst = Morehead, KY
| attend = 2,387
| score = 103–56
| record = 2–5
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = December 2, 2017
| time = 7:00 pm
| rank = no
| nonconf = yes
| away = yes
| opponent = Northern Kentucky
| site_stadium = BB&T Arena
| site_cityst = Highland Heights, KY
| attend = 4,064
| tv = CW Cincinnati
| score = 49–86
| record = 2–6
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = December 12, 2017
| time = 11:00 am
| rank = no
| nonconf = yes
| opponent = Kentucky Christian
| site_stadium = Ellis Johnson Arena
| site_cityst = Morehead, KY
| attend = 4,157
| score = 85–57
| record = 3–6
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = December 17, 2017
| time = 2:00 pm
| rank = no
| nonconf = yes
| opponent = Central Arkansas
| site_stadium = Ellis Johnson Arena
| site_cityst = Morehead, KY
| attend = 2,208
| score = 98–94
| record = 4–6
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = December 19, 2017
| time = 8:30 pm
| rank = no
| nonconf = yes
| away = yes
| opponent = Butler
| site_stadium = Hinkle Fieldhouse
| site_cityst = Indianapolis, IN
| attend = 7,122
| tv = FS1
| score = 69–85
| record = 4–7
}}
|-
!colspan=9 style={{CollegePrimaryStyle|Morehead State Eagles}}| Ohio Valley Conference regular season
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = December 28, 2017
| time = 8:30 pm
| rank = no
| away = yes
| opponent = Tennessee Tech
| site_stadium = Eblen Center
| site_cityst = Cookeville, TN
| attend = 1,638
| score = 67–69
| record = 4–8
| conference = 0–1
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = December 30, 2017
| time = 5:30 pm
| rank = no
| away = yes
| opponent = Jacksonville State
| site_stadium = Pete Mathews Coliseum
| site_cityst = Jacksonville, AL
| attend = 1,011
| score = 69–76
| record = 4–9
| conference = 0–2
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = January 4, 2018
| time = 6:00 pm
| rank = no
| opponent = Eastern Illinois
| site_stadium = Ellis Johnson Arena
| site_cityst = Morehead, KY
| attend = 1,855
| score = 52–61
| record = 4–10
| conference = 0–3
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = January 6, 2018
| time = 4:15 pm
| rank = no
| opponent = SIU Edwardsville
| site_stadium = Ellis Johnson Arena
| site_cityst = Morehead, KY
| attend = 1,442
| score = 65–70
| record = 4–11
| conference = 0–4
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = January 11, 2018
| time = 8:30 pm
| rank = no
| away = yes
| opponent = Southeast Missouri State
| site_stadium = Show Me Center
| site_cityst = Cape Girardeau, MO
| attend = 915
| score = 75–78
| record = 4–12
| conference = 0–5
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = January 13, 2017
| time = 7:00 pm
| rank = no
| away = yes
| opponent = UT Martin
| site_stadium = Skyhawk Arena
| site_cityst = Martin, TN
| attend = 1,013
| score = 71–67
| record = 5–12
| conference = 1–5
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = January 18, 2018
| time = 7:00 pm
| rank = no
| opponent = Jacksonville State
| site_stadium = Ellis Johnson Arena
| site_cityst = Morehead, KY
| attend = 3,673
| score = 57–58
| tv = CBSSN
| record = 5–13
| conference = 1–6
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = January 20, 2018
| time = 4:15 pm
| rank = no
| opponent = Tennessee Tech
| site_stadium = Ellis Johnson Arena
| site_cityst = Morehead, KY
| attend = 3,623
| score = 74–55
| record = 6–13
| conference = 2–6
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = January 25, 2017
| time = 7:00 pm
| rank = no
| away = yes
| opponent = Murray State
| site_stadium = CFSB Center
| site_cityst = Murray, KY
| attend = 4,454
| score = 81–87
| tv = ESPNU
| record = 6–14
| conference = 2–7
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = January 27, 2017
| time = 8:00 pm
| rank = no
| away = yes
| opponent = Austin Peay
| site_stadium = Dunn Center
| site_cityst = Clarksville, TN
| attend = 2,345
| score = 76–92
| record = 6–15
| conference = 2–8
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = February 1, 2018
| time = 7:30 pm
| rank = no
| opponent = Tennessee State
| site_stadium = Ellis Johnson Arena
| site_cityst = Morehead, KY
| attend = 2,237
| score = 58–61
| record = 6–16
| conference = 2–9
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = February 3, 2018
| time = 4:00 pm
| rank = no
| opponent = Belmont
| site_stadium = Ellis Johnson Arena
| site_cityst = Morehead, KY
| attend = 3,292
| score = 73–83
| record = 6–17
| conference = 2–10
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = February 8, 2018
| time = 7:30 pm
| rank = no
| opponent = Southeast Missouri State
| site_stadium = Ellis Johnson Arena
| site_cityst = Morehead, KY
| attend = 3,315
| score = 62–78
| record = 6–18
| conference = 2–11
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = February 10, 2017
| time = 7:00 pm
| away = yes
| rank = no
| opponent = Eastern Kentucky
| site_stadium = McBrayer Arena
| site_cityst = Richmond, KY
| attend = 2,620
| score = 73–75
| record = 6–19
| conference = 2–12
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = February 15, 2017
| time = 8:30 pm
| away = yes
| rank = no
| opponent = Tennessee State
| site_stadium = Gentry Complex
| site_cityst = Nashville, TN
| attend = 2,511
| score = 74–83
| record = 6–20
| conference = 2–13
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = February 17, 2017
| time = 6:15 pm
| away = yes
| rank = no
| opponent = Belmont
| site_stadium = Curb Event Center
| site_cityst = Nashville, TN
| attend = 2,689
| score = 65–108
| tv = CBSSN
| record = 6–21
| conference = 2–14
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = February 22, 2018
| time = 7:30 pm
| rank = no
| opponent = UT Martin
| site_stadium = Ellis Johnson Arena
| site_cityst = Morehead, KY
| attend = 1,873
| score = 70–53
| record = 7–21
| conference = 3–14
}}
{{CBB schedule entry
| date = February 24, 2018
| time = 2:00 pm
| rank = no
| opponent = Eastern Kentucky
| site_stadium = Ellis Johnson Arena
| site_cityst = Morehead, KY
| attend = 3,947
| score = 70–66
| record = 8–21
| conference = 4–14
}}
{{CBB schedule end|rank=no|poll=|timezone=Eastern Time}}
Source{{Cite web|url=http://www.msueagles.com/schedule.aspx?schedule=152|title=The Official Site of Morehead State University Athletics|website=www.msueagles.com|language=en|access-date=2018-01-26}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/team/schedule/_/id/2413|title=Morehead State Eagles Basketball 2017-18 Schedule - Eagles Home and Away - ESPN|website=ESPN.com|access-date=2018-01-26}}
References
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