Logan’s Eaves Signs with Murray State

NJCAA All-American Jaiveon Eaves of John A. Logan College has signed a national letter of intent to attend and play basketball at Murray State University.

"I'm very happy and proud that Jaiveon has signed with the Racers," said Logan coach Kyle Smithpeters. After a year at Evansville University he came to Logan to improve his game and help us as a team leader. He accomplished those goals and is ready to make a solid contribution at an NCAA tournament team in Murray State."

Eaves was named a 2nd-Team All American after leading the Vols in scoring with 16.1 points per game while pulling down 4.7 rebounds per contest. "Logan and Murray State play similar styles," Eaves said.  "Logan prepared me well and now I am ready to help the Racers return to the NCAA tournament."

In a news release, Murray coach Matt McMahon indicated he loved Eaves' ability to score the ball in a variety of ways, his consistency from behind the 3-point arc, and his toughness on the defensive end of the floor.

Murray State won the Ohio Valley Conference tournament to gain a spot in the NCAA tournament. The Racers lost a tight first round game to West Virginia.

Logan finished the season with a record of 26-6 and ranked 22nd nationally.