MSU to recognize Graves Middle School video at basketball opening | Schools

GRAVES COUNTY, KY (KFVS) - Friday night is the start of NCAA Division I basketball practice across the country.

Murray State will hold a special “Racer Madness” with doors opening at the CFSB Center at 9:15 p.m. ESPNU will be at the event with former Arizona standout Miles Simon as the ESPNU analyst/commentator.

As part of the build-up to introducing the team for the 2012-13 season, A.J. and Mitch from Electric 96.9 Radio to look back on last year and they will introduce their song, “I’m A Racer and I Know It” with the video produced by Graves County Middle School students. Likely, this will take place at 9:45 p.m. Following the video, for any of the “stars” that are present, MSU officials will introduce them and say thanks for supporting the Racers.

Also following the video will be the introduction of this year’s team, a 3-point shooting contest and slam dunk contest, as well as a scrimmage by the team. The event will conclude by 11 p.m., all according to MSU associate athletic director Paul Bubb.

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