Former Murray State student-athlete Tony Easley is now a professional basketball player after signing recently to play the coming season in the Polish A-league with Polina Azbud Warszawa.
“You bet, I am excited to get this opportunity,” Easley said while taking a break from a pick-up game at the Regional Special Events Center. “You never think that you’ll get the chance to play pro ball, but you always hope.”
“This is a blessing and I’m excited to start a new chapter in my life,” Easley added.
When Easley arrived at Murray State from Auburn, Ala., in 2005, he was a slight center that only needed some time to grow into a college basketball player.
“My time at Murray State means so much to me, Easley said. “Look, I was cut in the 9th grade, so to get the chance to come to MSU and have the career I’ve had, it’s amazing.”
Easley helped the Racers to a 31-5 season in 2009-10, which included their first NCAA Tournament win since 1988 over Vanderbilt and a near miss against eventual national runner-up Butler.
He hasn’t let up since the season ended, with daily workouts to increase his value as a professional.
“I’ve haven’t take much time off,” Easley said. “I was a post player for MSU, but in the pros I believe I’ll play some at small forward. Since the season ended, I’ve worked on my ball handling and perimeter shooting, because I’ll have to do that because I won’t be playing with my back to the basket as much.”
Easley played with tons of enthusiasm and was a Murray State fan favorite.
“So many people influenced me, so I owe Murray State and I’ll keep working hard, but I’m going to miss the place very much.”
When Murray State Head Coach Billy Kennedy arrived in 2006, he quickly saw Easley as a potential impact player.
“Tony has been a cornerstone for our program for four years,” Kennedy said. “He developed into a special player.”
Kennedy also enjoyed having Easley’s leadership in the Racer program.
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“You bet, I am excited to get this opportunity,” Easley said while taking a break from a pick-up game at the Regional Special Events Center. “You never think that you’ll get the chance to play pro ball, but you always hope.”
“This is a blessing and I’m excited to start a new chapter in my life,” Easley added.
When Easley arrived at Murray State from Auburn, Ala., in 2005, he was a slight center that only needed some time to grow into a college basketball player.
“My time at Murray State means so much to me, Easley said. “Look, I was cut in the 9th grade, so to get the chance to come to MSU and have the career I’ve had, it’s amazing.”
Easley helped the Racers to a 31-5 season in 2009-10, which included their first NCAA Tournament win since 1988 over Vanderbilt and a near miss against eventual national runner-up Butler.
He hasn’t let up since the season ended, with daily workouts to increase his value as a professional.
“I’ve haven’t take much time off,” Easley said. “I was a post player for MSU, but in the pros I believe I’ll play some at small forward. Since the season ended, I’ve worked on my ball handling and perimeter shooting, because I’ll have to do that because I won’t be playing with my back to the basket as much.”
Easley played with tons of enthusiasm and was a Murray State fan favorite.
“So many people influenced me, so I owe Murray State and I’ll keep working hard, but I’m going to miss the place very much.”
When Murray State Head Coach Billy Kennedy arrived in 2006, he quickly saw Easley as a potential impact player.
“Tony has been a cornerstone for our program for four years,” Kennedy said. “He developed into a special player.”
Kennedy also enjoyed having Easley’s leadership in the Racer program.
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