College Basketball · UAC · 2026-27
Eastern Kentucky Colonels
Preseason · Coach A.W. Hamilton
Preseason Power Rankings
#292▲10
Who is best right now.
-12.8points per 100 possessions vs an average D-I team
Last week: -12.8 (#302)
Full Power Rankings → Compare to another teamRating breakdown
Adjusted for every opponent and home court. Power = offense minus defense.
Projected record
14-18
- Conference record
- 6-10
- Conference title
- <1%
- Outright title
- <1%
- Luck
- +0.0
Actual results so far plus the rest of the seasonplayed out 10,000 times with the win chance for each game (non-Division I opponents count as 97% wins). The title is the regular-season crown; conference tournaments aren't included. Later rounds of holiday tournaments are added once the opponent is known.
Why #301 in the preseason
What the computer saw going in
- →Last season: #289 in the country (-12.1), 11-21.
- →28% of last season's minutes are back.
- →3 transfers in, led by Shadrak Lasu (Long Island University, 5.2 ppg), Damone King (Rhode Island, 2.3 ppg), Omer Hamama (Kent State, 1.8 ppg). Transfers moving up a level are counted cautiously.
- →Lost Montavious Myrick (11.7 ppg), Turner Buttry (9.8 ppg), Juan Cranford Jr. (12.1 ppg, now at Bowling Green).
Teams like Eastern Kentucky
The closest matches across all 365 Division I teams, based on the current ratings.
This season
Everyone who has played, most minutes first: per-game numbers from the box scores, updated after every game.
| Player | G · GS | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh LoweF · Junior | 2 · 0 | 21.0 | 10.5 | 6.5 | 1.0 | 53.8 (7-13) | 37.5 (3-8) | 100.0 (4-4) |
| Yvens PaulF · Senior · #2400 ranked | 2 · 2 | 19.5 | 12.5 | 9.0 | 0.0 | 85.7 (12-14) | — (0-0) | 50.0 (1-2) |
| Omer HamamaG · Sophomore · #2391 ranked | 2 · 0 | 19.0 | 5.0 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 22.2 (2-9) | 20.0 (1-5) | 71.4 (5-7) |
| Shadrak LasuF · Junior · #1361 ranked | 2 · 2 | 18.5 | 6.5 | 8.5 | 2.0 | 45.5 (5-11) | 33.3 (2-6) | 25.0 (1-4) |
| Jackson HoltG · Senior · #2284 ranked | 2 · 0 | 17.5 | 12.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 52.9 (9-17) | 50.0 (7-14) | — (0-0) |
| Drae VasserG · Sophomore | 2 · 2 | 17.0 | 9.0 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 33.3 (5-15) | 36.4 (4-11) | 100.0 (4-4) |
| Austin BallF · Junior · #2317 ranked | 2 · 2 | 17.0 | 7.0 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 40.0 (6-15) | 22.2 (2-9) | — (0-0) |
| Justin McCarterG · Junior | 2 · 0 | 16.5 | 12.0 | 5.5 | 2.5 | 73.3 (11-15) | 25.0 (1-4) | 50.0 (1-2) |
| Damone KingG · Sophomore · #2584 ranked | 2 · 2 | 15.5 | 11.0 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 40.0 (8-20) | 33.3 (2-6) | 100.0 (4-4) |
| Amari OwensG · Freshman | 2 · 0 | 13.5 | 9.5 | 1.0 | 2.5 | 50.0 (5-10) | 0.0 (0-2) | 75.0 (9-12) |
| Cade MurphyG · Freshman | 2 · 0 | 10.5 | 1.5 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 20.0 (1-5) | 20.0 (1-5) | — (0-0) |
| Duje DujmovicF · Junior | 2 · 0 | 7.0 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 71.4 (5-7) | 0.0 (0-2) | — (0-0) |
| Bobby HardisonG · Sophomore | 2 · 0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 50.0 (1-2) | 0.0 (0-1) | — (0-0) |
| Mason MilesG · Sophomore · #3161 ranked | 2 · 0 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 50.0 (1-2) | 50.0 (1-2) | 100.0 (2-2) |
Projected rotation
The preseason model's minutes projection for each player with a track record (college stats or a recruiting rank), most minutes first. Players without one aren't projected here; This season above lists everyone who has played.
| Player | How he got here | Proj. min | Last season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadrak LasuF · Junior |  Transfer from Long Island University | 22 | 5.2 pts · 5.4 reb · 0.4 ast |
| Jackson HoltG · Senior |  Returning | 20 | 7.2 pts · 2 reb · 1.3 ast |
| Austin BallF · Junior | Returning | 20 | 8 pts · 2.9 reb · 0.9 ast |
| Yvens PaulF · Senior | Returning | 18 | 4.4 pts · 4 reb · 0.5 ast |
| Damone KingG · Sophomore |  Transfer from Rhode Island | 14 | 2.3 pts · 0.5 reb · 0.2 ast |
| Omer HamamaG · Sophomore |  Transfer from Kent State | 14 | 1.8 pts · 0.9 reb · 1.3 ast |
| Mason MilesG · Sophomore | Returning | 5 | 0.8 pts · 0 reb · 0.3 ast |
Gone from last season: Montavious Myrick (11.7 ppg), Turner Buttry (9.8 ppg), Juan Cranford Jr. (12.1 ppg, to 
Bowling Green), MJ Williams (10 ppg, to 
Longwood), Jalen Cooper (8.5 ppg), Tyler Jackson (8.6 ppg, to 
Hampton)
Roster
Everyone on this season's roster, with this season's numbers for anyone who has played. Names link to player pages, ranked players first.
| # | Player | How he got here | Pos | Class | Ht / Wt | Hometown | This season | Last season | Rank · Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Shadrak Lasu | Transfer from Long Island University | F | Junior | 6-8 · 210 | Winnipeg, MB | 6.5 pts · 8.5 reb · 2.0 ast (2 G) | 5.2 pts · 5.4 reb · 0.4 ast (33 G) | #1361 · +0.17 |
| 11 | Jackson Holt | Returning | G | Senior | 6-4 · 185 | Cincinnati, OH | 12.5 pts · 1.0 reb · 0.0 ast (2 G) | 7.2 pts · 2.0 reb · 1.3 ast (32 G) | #2284 · -0.22 |
| 14 | Austin Ball | Returning | F | Junior | 6-7 · 210 | Man, WV | 7.0 pts · 4.0 reb · 3.5 ast (2 G) | 8.0 pts · 2.9 reb · 0.9 ast (31 G) | #2317 · -0.23 |
| 10 | Omer Hamama | Transfer from Kent State | G | Sophomore | 6-2 · 190 | Rishon Leziyon, Israel | 5.0 pts · 3.5 reb · 4.5 ast (2 G) | 1.8 pts · 0.9 reb · 1.3 ast (23 G) | #2391 · -0.26 |
| 21 | Yvens Paul | Returning | F | Senior | 6-7 · 220 | Naples, FL | 12.5 pts · 9.0 reb · 0.0 ast (2 G) | 4.4 pts · 4.0 reb · 0.5 ast (32 G) | #2400 · -0.26 |
| 3 | Damone King | Transfer from Rhode Island | G | Sophomore | 6-2 · 180 | Louisville, KY | 11.0 pts · 2.0 reb · 0.5 ast (2 G) | 2.3 pts · 0.5 reb · 0.2 ast (22 G) | #2584 · -0.33 |
| 99 | Mason Miles | Returning | G | Sophomore | 6-2 · 184 | Louisville, KY | 2.5 pts · 0.0 reb · 0.0 ast (2 G) | 0.8 pts · 0.0 reb · 0.3 ast (6 G) | #3161 · -0.55 |
| 5 | Amari Owens | Freshman | G | Freshman | 6-1 · 165 | Lexington, KY | 9.5 pts · 1.0 reb · 2.5 ast (2 G) | — | Not ranked yet |
| 15 | Cade Murphy | Freshman | G | Freshman | 6-5 · 195 | Knoxville, TN | 1.5 pts · 3.0 reb · 1.0 ast (2 G) | — | Not ranked yet |
| 12 | Mouhamed Camara |  Transfer from Louisville | F | Freshman | 6-8 · 225 | Dakar, Senegal | — | — | Not ranked yet |
| 13 | Bobby Hardison | New to Division I | G | Sophomore | 6-5 · 190 | Mooresville, NC | 1.0 pts · 0.5 reb · 1.0 ast (2 G) | — | Not ranked yet |
| 2 | Drae Vasser | New to Division I | G | Sophomore | 6-1 · 200 | Louisville, KY | 9.0 pts · 3.0 reb · 3.5 ast (2 G) | — | Not ranked yet |
| 0 | Duje Dujmovic | New to Division I | F | Junior | 6-9 · 225 | Dusseldorf, Germany | 5.0 pts · 2.0 reb · 1.0 ast (2 G) | — | Not ranked yet |
| 4 | Josh Lowe | New to Division I | F | Junior | 6-8 · 210 | Lewisville, TX | 10.5 pts · 6.5 reb · 1.0 ast (2 G) | — | Not ranked yet |
| 1 | Justin McCarter | New to Division I | G | Junior | 6-6 · 190 | Marietta, GA | 12.0 pts · 5.5 reb · 2.5 ast (2 G) | — | Not ranked yet |
Schedule
Projected scores and win chances come from the current ratings and update every morning.
| Nov 2 | vsKentucky Christian(non-D1) | W105-54Box score → |
| Nov 6 | vsMidway University(non-D1) | W106-68Box score → |
| Still to play · computer projections | ||
| Nov 10 |  atGeorgia Tech | Projected 70-86EKU: 8% to winEastern Kentucky: 8% to win Compare |
| Nov 13 | vsKentucky State(non-D1) | Upcoming |
| Nov 16 | atKent State | Projected 73-84EKU: 17% to winEastern Kentucky: 17% to win Compare |
| Nov 20 |  vsBellarmine | Projected 77-75EKU: 57% to winEastern Kentucky: 57% to win Compare |
| Nov 22 | vsAlice Lloyd(non-D1) | Upcoming |
| Nov 25 |  atMiami (OH) | Projected 69-88EKU: 5% to winEastern Kentucky: 5% to win Compare |
| Nov 28 |  vsTennessee Tech | Projected 80-79EKU: 50% to winEastern Kentucky: 50% to win Compare |
| Dec 2 |  vsUT Martin | Projected 74-72EKU: 57% to winEastern Kentucky: 57% to win Compare |
| Dec 6 |  atAuburn | Projected 64-91EKU: 1% to winEastern Kentucky: 1% to win Compare |
| Dec 13 |  vsLipscomb | Projected 76-78EKU: 41% to winEastern Kentucky: 41% to win Compare |
| Dec 18 |  vsSouth Dakota State | Projected 72-77EKU: 33% to winEastern Kentucky: 33% to win Compare |
| Dec 21 |  atAir Force | Projected 77-75EKU: 57% to winEastern Kentucky: 57% to win Compare |
| Dec 31 |  atWest Florida | Projected 76-75EKU: 54% to winEastern Kentucky: 54% to win Compare |
| Jan 2 |  atQueens University | Projected 79-90EKU: 17% to winEastern Kentucky: 17% to win Compare |
| Jan 6 |  atAustin PeayConference | Projected 69-82EKU: 14% to winEastern Kentucky: 14% to win Compare |
| Jan 9 |  vsWest GeorgiaConference | Projected 76-73EKU: 60% to winEastern Kentucky: 60% to win Compare |
| Jan 13 |  vsTarleton StateConference | Projected 75-80EKU: 32% to winEastern Kentucky: 32% to win Compare |
| Jan 16 |  vsNorth AlabamaConference | Projected 76-73EKU: 62% to winEastern Kentucky: 62% to win Compare |
| Jan 20 |  atLittle RockConference | Projected 73-80EKU: 27% to winEastern Kentucky: 27% to win Compare |
| Jan 23 |  atCentral ArkansasConference | Projected 69-83EKU: 12% to winEastern Kentucky: 12% to win Compare |
| Jan 30 | atWest GeorgiaConference | Projected 72-76EKU: 38% to winEastern Kentucky: 38% to win Compare |
| Feb 3 |  vsUT ArlingtonConference | Projected 73-76EKU: 39% to winEastern Kentucky: 39% to win Compare |
| Feb 6 | atNorth AlabamaConference | Projected 73-76EKU: 41% to winEastern Kentucky: 41% to win Compare |
| Feb 10 | vsCentral ArkansasConference | Projected 72-79EKU: 27% to winEastern Kentucky: 27% to win Compare |
| Feb 13 |  vsAbilene ChristianConference | Projected 78-74EKU: 61% to winEastern Kentucky: 61% to win Compare |
| Feb 17 | vsAustin PeayConference | Projected 72-79EKU: 29% to winEastern Kentucky: 29% to win Compare |
| Feb 20 | atTarleton StateConference | Projected 71-83EKU: 15% to winEastern Kentucky: 15% to win Compare |
| Feb 27 | vsLittle RockConference | Projected 76-77EKU: 48% to winEastern Kentucky: 48% to win Compare |
| Mar 3 | atAbilene ChristianConference | Projected 74-78EKU: 39% to winEastern Kentucky: 39% to win Compare |
| Mar 6 | atUT ArlingtonConference | Projected 70-80EKU: 21% to winEastern Kentucky: 21% to win Compare |
UAC standings
| # | Team | Conf | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UT Arlington | 0-0 | 2-0 |
| 2 | Eastern Kentucky | 0-0 | 2-0 |
| 3 | North Alabama | 0-0 | 2-0 |
| 4 | Central Arkansas | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| 5 | Austin Peay | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| 6 | Tarleton State | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| 7 | Abilene Christian | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| 8 | Little Rock | 0-0 | 0-2 |
| 9 | West Georgia | 0-0 | 0-2 |
No games yet: Power Rankings order until the season tips off.
All conference standings →