Simpson says he's coming to Murray State

MBB: This is the third 2025 recruit to publicly commit to being a Racer

Trey Simpson took his official visit to Murray State this past weekend. (Photo: @TreySimpson0 on X)

Just days after taking his official visit to Murray State, 2025 recruit Trey Simpson announced on X Monday night that he is “1000% commited” to becoming a Racer.

Simpson posted this video on his X account:

Simpson, a 6’7 forward from Evergreen, Alabama, was the Class 3A Player of the Year in Alabama last season, after averaging 15.9 points, 9.1 rebounds and 4.3 blocks per game for Hillcrest-Evergreen High School, as he helped lead the school to their first state championship since 2006. Simpson has transferred to the DME Academy, a sports training academy in Daytona Beach, Florida, for his senior season.

With Simpson’s commitment, here’s a look, as of today, how Murray State’s 2025-26 roster could look:

Returning Players (Position/Class in 2025-26)

• John McCrear (6’8 redshirt sophomore forward)

• Patrick Chew (6’3 redshirt junior guard)

• Justin Morgan (6’6 senior guard)

• Alden Applewhite (6’7 redshirt senior forward)

• Lawrent Rice (6’3 junior guard)

• KyeRon Lindsay (6’8 senior forward)

• Jordan McCullum (6’8 sophomore forward)

• Chiang Ring (6’8 sophomore forward)

Incoming Players

• Kaden Rickard (6’5 freshman guard)

• Tristian Ford (6’3 freshman guard)

• Trey Simpson (6’7 freshman forward)

With the scholarship limit expanding to 15 for 2025-26, Murray State Head Coach Steve Prohm, as of today, still has four open scholarships at his disposal for next season.