Murray State University Athletics
Racer Hoopalooza Honors Popeye Jones In August
6/15/2017 9:59:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Murray State Basketball is ready to host Racer Hoopalooza, August 4-5, when players, coaches and fans together to celebrate the greatest tradition in the Ohio Valley Conference.
Now is the time to purchase tickets to the event.
All former Murray State players, coaches and managers and also fans are asked to contact Steve Harrell at (270) 809-3430 or email: sharrell4@murraystate.edu.
Check back to GoRacers.com regularly for additional information and registration for the event.
2017 Racer Hoopalooza Schedule of Events (Tentative)
"The 2017 Racer Hoopalooza event will mark the 25th year since Popeye Jones concluded his illustrious playing career at Murray State," said Head Coach Matt McMahon. "This is the perfect time to celebrate and honor one of the all-time great Racers. In addition to Popeye's incredible four seasons in Murray, he has enjoyed a 20-plus year career in the NBA as a player and a coach. Popeye has brought so much attention and recognition to Murray State since his arrival on campus in 1988 and he continues to serve as a great ambassador for our university."
Jones led the Racers to the NCAA Tournament his senior season in 1991-92 and is still Murray State's all-time leading rebounder and fourth leading scorer. Jones led the nation in rebounding with 14.4 per game during his senior season. His jersey No. 54 is retired at MSU and hangs in the rafters at the CFSB Center.
After being drafted by the Rockets, Popeye enjoyed an 11-year career in the NBA playing for the Mavericks, Raptors, Celtics, Nuggets, Wizards and Warriors. Jones has since carved out a successful 10 years in the league as a coach and is currently an assistant coach with the Indiana Pacers.
"It was a joy to catch up with not only the guys I played with (at the first Hoopalooza), but also the people that support Murray State. I'm looking forward to coming back to Murray again and seeing them laughing and giggling talking about the old times. It's always a joy."
The first Racer Hoopalooza was held in 2013 as former coach Steve Prohm (now at Iowa State) brought the idea to life.
"Coach Steve Prohm deserves all the credit for creating and building the special Hoopalooza reunion event recognizing the championship tradition at Murray State, the elite players and coaches to come through here, and the amazing fan base we call 'Racer Nation'" McMahon said. "We're looking forward to another memorable Hoopalooza celebrating No. 54 Popeye Jones this August!"
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Now is the time to purchase tickets to the event.
All former Murray State players, coaches and managers and also fans are asked to contact Steve Harrell at (270) 809-3430 or email: sharrell4@murraystate.edu.
Check back to GoRacers.com regularly for additional information and registration for the event.
2017 Racer Hoopalooza Schedule of Events (Tentative)
| Friday, Aug. 4 | 5:30 p.m. | Reception at CFSB Center |
| 7:00 p.m. | Dinner and Program at CFSB Center | |
| Saturday, Aug. 5 | 8:00 a.m. | Golf Scramble at Miller Memorial Golf Course |
| 12:30 p.m. | Lunch & Awards | |
| 2:30 p.m. | Pick-up Basketball at CFSB Center |
"The 2017 Racer Hoopalooza event will mark the 25th year since Popeye Jones concluded his illustrious playing career at Murray State," said Head Coach Matt McMahon. "This is the perfect time to celebrate and honor one of the all-time great Racers. In addition to Popeye's incredible four seasons in Murray, he has enjoyed a 20-plus year career in the NBA as a player and a coach. Popeye has brought so much attention and recognition to Murray State since his arrival on campus in 1988 and he continues to serve as a great ambassador for our university."
Jones led the Racers to the NCAA Tournament his senior season in 1991-92 and is still Murray State's all-time leading rebounder and fourth leading scorer. Jones led the nation in rebounding with 14.4 per game during his senior season. His jersey No. 54 is retired at MSU and hangs in the rafters at the CFSB Center.
After being drafted by the Rockets, Popeye enjoyed an 11-year career in the NBA playing for the Mavericks, Raptors, Celtics, Nuggets, Wizards and Warriors. Jones has since carved out a successful 10 years in the league as a coach and is currently an assistant coach with the Indiana Pacers.
"It was a joy to catch up with not only the guys I played with (at the first Hoopalooza), but also the people that support Murray State. I'm looking forward to coming back to Murray again and seeing them laughing and giggling talking about the old times. It's always a joy."
The first Racer Hoopalooza was held in 2013 as former coach Steve Prohm (now at Iowa State) brought the idea to life.
"Coach Steve Prohm deserves all the credit for creating and building the special Hoopalooza reunion event recognizing the championship tradition at Murray State, the elite players and coaches to come through here, and the amazing fan base we call 'Racer Nation'" McMahon said. "We're looking forward to another memorable Hoopalooza celebrating No. 54 Popeye Jones this August!"
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