Jonathan Stark Inducted into Murray State Hall of Fame
7/30/2023 12:48:00 PM | Men's Basketball, Hall of Fame
Part of the 2023 class, Stark was the fastest Racer to 1,000 points from 2016-18
In a heartfelt ceremony, Racers' men's basketball all-star, Jonathan Stark, was inducted into the Murray State Hall of Fame during the annual Hoopalooza reunion (July 28) at the CFSB Center in Murray, Kentucky.
Playing for the Racers from 2016-18, Stark is in the prime of his professional basketball career currently playing in France and returned to MSU to celebrate the moment with his family, friends and teammates.
Another part of the evening was Stark's two coaches at MSU were there, as current MSU coach Steve Prohm and former coach Matt McMahon heaped praise on the guard from Mumford, Tennessee.
Stark was the fastest in MSU history to 1000 points, accomplishing the feat in 48 games and in 98 seasons of collegiate basketball, he is the all-time two-year scorer in MSU history with 1,408 points. Stark follows DT Mayes and Cameron Payne as the only two-year men's basketball players to be enshrined in MSU the Hall of Fame.
One of the greatest 3-point shooters in Murray State history (218-of-530, .411) Stark is second at MSU in all-time in 3-point percentage among those with 500 or more attempts, as he trails only fellow MSU Hall of Famer, Isaiah Canaan (2009-13).
Stark was the 2017-18 Ohio Valley Conference Preseason and OVC Regular Season Player of the Year and made it a sweep of the league's biggest awards when he was OVC Tournament MVP when the Racers advanced to the NCAA Tournament in San Diego. In leading the Racers to 26 wins and the OVC regular season title at 16-2, Stark was named 2018 Associated Press All-America Honorable Mention.
Stark's professional career began in the NBA G-League with the Iowa Wolves (2018-19) before he headed to Europe, where he played for teams in Germany, Hungary and Poland. In 2022-23, Stark played in the French Pro B-League for Orleans Lorit and averaged 12.3 points per game in a 35-game season.
The 41st class to the Murray State Hall of Fame has seen two inductions this summer with Ke'Shunan James being inducted earlier this month. The Remaining five members of the 2023 class will be honored the weekend of Nov. 18.
The honored group of five includes Murray State football greats Squeeky Yarbrough (1982-85) and Nathan Williams (2003-08). Yarbrough will be honored posthumously. MSU Soccer legend Harriet Withers (2014-17), Cameron Carrico (2007-11) from men's golf and Robin Courtney (1976-79) from baseball are also part of the 2023 class.
Playing for the Racers from 2016-18, Stark is in the prime of his professional basketball career currently playing in France and returned to MSU to celebrate the moment with his family, friends and teammates.
Another part of the evening was Stark's two coaches at MSU were there, as current MSU coach Steve Prohm and former coach Matt McMahon heaped praise on the guard from Mumford, Tennessee.
Stark was the fastest in MSU history to 1000 points, accomplishing the feat in 48 games and in 98 seasons of collegiate basketball, he is the all-time two-year scorer in MSU history with 1,408 points. Stark follows DT Mayes and Cameron Payne as the only two-year men's basketball players to be enshrined in MSU the Hall of Fame.
One of the greatest 3-point shooters in Murray State history (218-of-530, .411) Stark is second at MSU in all-time in 3-point percentage among those with 500 or more attempts, as he trails only fellow MSU Hall of Famer, Isaiah Canaan (2009-13).
Stark was the 2017-18 Ohio Valley Conference Preseason and OVC Regular Season Player of the Year and made it a sweep of the league's biggest awards when he was OVC Tournament MVP when the Racers advanced to the NCAA Tournament in San Diego. In leading the Racers to 26 wins and the OVC regular season title at 16-2, Stark was named 2018 Associated Press All-America Honorable Mention.
Stark's professional career began in the NBA G-League with the Iowa Wolves (2018-19) before he headed to Europe, where he played for teams in Germany, Hungary and Poland. In 2022-23, Stark played in the French Pro B-League for Orleans Lorit and averaged 12.3 points per game in a 35-game season.
The 41st class to the Murray State Hall of Fame has seen two inductions this summer with Ke'Shunan James being inducted earlier this month. The Remaining five members of the 2023 class will be honored the weekend of Nov. 18.
The honored group of five includes Murray State football greats Squeeky Yarbrough (1982-85) and Nathan Williams (2003-08). Yarbrough will be honored posthumously. MSU Soccer legend Harriet Withers (2014-17), Cameron Carrico (2007-11) from men's golf and Robin Courtney (1976-79) from baseball are also part of the 2023 class.
⭐️ Such a special occasion to honor our newest Murray State Hall of Fame inductee as part of the Hoopalooza festivities this weekend!@jonathanstark02 | #GoRacers🏇 pic.twitter.com/GMn0oETrO4
— Murray State MBB (@RacersHoops) July 30, 2023
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