Hall of Fame

- Induction:
- 2010
Steve Newton- Basketball Coach, 1985-1991
Steve Newton was the head coach for the Racers from 1985-1991 and compiled 116 victories, which is fourth on the all-time MSU list. In his six seasons, Newton led the Racers to a 116-65 (.640) mark an average of 19.3 wins per season. Newton took the Racers to a program record four-straight post-season appearances, which included trips to the NCAA Tournament in 1988, 1990 and 1991, plus an NIT appearance in 1989. During the 1989 campaign, Newton's Racers compiled a 14-game winning streak, which is the third-longest streak in MSU history. Over his six-year span, Newton produced 14 All-OVC players including four straight OVC Player of the Year winners, two each by Jeff Martin and Popeye Jones.
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Steve & Kathy Newton | |
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Bill & Cheryl Whitaker introducing Steve Newton | |
Bill & Cheryl Whitaker, Steve Newton, Allen Ward | Steve Newton & Allen Ward |
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Former Basketball Players, Coaches & Managers | The Newton Family |
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Harv Newton, Kathy Newton, Steve Newton, Royce Newton & Jay Newton | Class of 2010 Jenny Daag-McDaniel, Don Heine, Marcus Brown & Steve Newton |