Fresh off one of the most historic seasons in Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) men’s basketball history, expectations are high in Richmond, Ky. EKU notched a (17-14, 12-4 ASUN) record and won the Regular Season Championship for the first time in 45 years. Over the offseason, the Colonels lost a lot of players to graduation and the transfer portal, such as Leland Walker, Tayshawn Comer, Isaiah Cozart, Michael Moreno, John Ukomadu, and Collin Cooper. It has been a busy offseason for the Colonels coaching staff putting together a new roster. However, players Devontae Blanton, Turner Buttry, Robby Todd, Jackson Holt, and Montavious Myrick have all decided to come back to EKU. A lot of talent from the transfer portal has arrived at EKU, such as Mayor Wol, George Kimble III, Jordan Crawford, DJ Nussbaum, Tyler Andrews, Cyril Martynov, and Yvens Paul. The Colonels also added a lot of freshman this year to the roster such as Jayden Harris, Micah Davis, Reece Holbrook, and James Mayor.