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Morehead State Head Coach
Preston Spradlin

Morehead State will come into Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center Wednesday night to take on the Kentucky Wildcats. The Eagles are coached by Kentucky native Preston Spradlin. It won’t be the first trip to Rupp Arena for Spradlin as he was a graduate assistant for two seasons before being promoted to assistant director of basketball operations where he spent three seasons in that capacity.

In his final post at Kentucky, Spradlin was responsible for film exchange and created a variety of opponent and self-scouting edits for coaches and players.  He also worked with personnel from the National Basketball Association, while assisting in other aspects of basketball operations.

Spradlin, a native of Pikeville, Ky., served as director of the John Calipari Basketball Camps and Clinics from 2012-14.  He was the primary contact for satellite tour stops across the state of Kentucky and coordinated the first-ever Basketball Fantasy Experience for UK’s head coach.

It will be the season opener for both teams. Tipp off is schedule for 6:00 pm and will be televised on the SEC Network.

Coach Cal on starting the season

Oliver Sarr on his leadership role

Davion Mintz on his role with this team