As an incoming freshman from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, coming into a new environment, basketball became a safe haven from the pressure that came with being a student. I’d play at pick-up games in the crowded Archer Hall recreation center for hours, allowing me to meet so many people around campus and feel a sense of comfort in competing. Whether I was playing or going to games, it was always a vibe.
Morehouse basketball is just as storied as the institution itself. There is no doubt that the program wouldn’t be where it is today without legendary coach Arthur J. McAfee. His career with Morehouse began in 1965 and spanned over 30 years. The Hall of Fame coach has a school-record of 464 wins, along with three SIAC titles and three NCAA tournament appearances throughout his famed career. However, his most proclaimed year coaching was the 1989-90 season.
After winning an SIAC Championship title, the fighting Maroon Tigers went all the way to the 1990 NCAA Division II Tournament, advancing the farthest any team ever has in the school’s history. Under Coach McAfee and eventual Los Angeles Clipper Harold Ellis, the team made its first-ever Final Four appearance. Morehouse became a powerhouse and, with success, the program has continued to turn things up...
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