NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL EAGLES MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
North Carolina Central's 2024-25 campaign demonstrates the significance of home-court advantage for coach LeVelle Moton's Eagles, who post an 8-4 record at McDougald-McLendon Arena while struggling to just 2-10 in away contests. The Durham-based program, founded in 1910 and serving 7,965 students, competes within the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference where their 6-3 conference record places them as a legitimate contender despite an overall 10-14 mark. Moton's 15-player roster averages 72.5 points per game while surrendering 75.8, revealing a club that remains competitive against conference opponents but vulnerable on the road.
The Eagles' defensive struggles primarily manifest in travel situations, suggesting adaptation challenges that extend beyond mere scoring output. Their home advantage proves decisive in MEAC play, where McDougald-McLendon Arena provides refuge from the road deficiencies plaguing their season. Winter months typically strengthen conference competition intensity, making the Eagles' 6-3 MEAC standing particularly noteworthy for a program navigating the demanding balance between maintaining home-court success and improving their away performances before postseason tournament consideration.
KEY FACTS
| School | North Carolina Central University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| Division | D1-FCS |
| Location | Durham, North Carolina |
| Venue | McDougald-McLendon Arena |
| Head Coach | LeVelle Moton |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Ryan Archey | G |
| 3 | Khalil Arnold | G |
| 22 | Ramondo Battle II | F |
| 5 | Tekao Carpenter | G |
| 7 | Khouri Carvey | F |
| 4 | Camren Daniels | G |
| 1 | Kyric Davis | G |
| 13 | Jonathan Dunn | F |
| 12 | Justin Edwards | G |
| 0 | Caleb Ellison | G |
| 2 | Dionte Johnson | G |
| 11 | Gage Lattimore | G |
| 21 | Kelechi Okworogwo | F |
| 9 | Gbenga Olubi | F |
| 8 | Jae Slack | F |
SEASON RECORD
14-18
Overall
10-5
Home
4-13
Away
10-7
Conference
71.8 PPG / 75.5 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | NC State Wolfpack | L 66-114 |
| Nov 8 | Virginia Cavaliers | L 62-81 |
| Nov 9 | App State Mountaineers | L 54-76 |
| Nov 13 | Bluefield State Big Blues | W 77-61 |
| Nov 15 | North Carolina Tar Heels | L 53-97 |
| Nov 19 | Toccoa Falls Eagles | W 123-67 |
| Nov 22 | Dayton Flyers | L 55-74 |
| Nov 26 | South Carolina Upstate Spartans | L 67-82 |
| Nov 29 | Carolina University Bruins | W 109-61 |
| Dec 4 | James Madison Dukes | L 62-67 |
| Dec 6 | North Carolina A&T Aggies | L 54-69 |
| Dec 10 | Kentucky Wildcats | L 67-103 |
| Dec 18 | Mid-Atlantic Christian Mustangs | W 96-62 |
| Dec 20 | Longwood Lancers | L 72-74 |
| Dec 29 | Penn State Nittany Lions | L 67-90 |
| Jan 3 | Norfolk State Spartans | W 69-67 |
| Jan 10 | Coppin State Eagles | W 88-77 |
| Jan 12 | Morgan State Bears | W 89-78 |
| Jan 17 | Howard Bison | L 69-83 |
| Jan 24 | Delaware State Hornets | -- |
| Jan 31 | South Carolina State Bulldogs | -- |
| Feb 2 | Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks | W 65-63 |
| Feb 7 | Norfolk State Spartans | L 68-75 |
| Feb 10 | Delaware State Hornets | W 72-63 |
| Feb 14 | Coppin State Eagles | L 56-58 |
| Feb 17 | Morgan State Bears | W 80-76 |
| Feb 19 | South Carolina State Bulldogs | L 72-85 |
| Feb 21 | Howard Bison | L 67-100 |
| Feb 28 | Delaware State Hornets | W 74-60 |
| Mar 3 | Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks | W 77-73 |
| Mar 5 | South Carolina State Bulldogs | L 64-80 |
| Mar 13 | Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks | W 83-76 |
| Mar 14 | Delaware State Hornets | W 59-53 |
| Mar 14 | Howard Bison | L 63-70 |
ANALYTICS
-3.6
Pt Diff
L1
Streak
50.4%
SOS
#256
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.3052
104.3
Adj O
112.1
Adj D
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North Carolina Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does North Carolina Central Men's Basketball compete in?
- North Carolina Central Eagles Men's Basketball competes in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conf. conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
- Where does North Carolina Central play men's basketball home games?
- North Carolina Central Men's Basketball plays home games at McDougald-McLendon Arena in Durham, NC.
- Who is the head coach of North Carolina Central Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of North Carolina Central Eagles Men's Basketball is LeVelle Moton.
- When was North Carolina Central Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for North Carolina Central Men's Basketball is not currently available.