Upcoming Event: Men's Basketball at Mount Royal on August 4, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.
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Jersey Number 5
Brian Moore Jr.
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-2 / 190
- Position:
- Guard
- Class:
- Graduate Student
- Hometown:
- Harlem, N.Y.
- High School:
- Kingston HS
- Prev School:
- Northeastern Oklahoma A&M » Murray State » Norfolk State
- Major:
- M.S. in Leadership
| Read | Nation's top mid-major player joins GCU Watch | Moore during Move-In Week |
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Grand Canyon |
- Was named to the 10-player Preseason All-Mountain West Team and selected as the MW Preseason Newcomer of the Year before his first season at GCU.
- Started 28 of the 29 games he appeared in and ranked third on the team in assists (75, 2.6 per game), fourth in scoring (9.5 points per game) and fifth in minutes (27.6 per game) while shooting 49.0% from the field and a team-best 40.8% from 3-point range among players with at least 20 made 3s.
- Elevated his efficiency in MW play, averaging 9.6 points and 2.8 assists while shooting 52.5% from the field and 41.9% from 3-point range.
- Scored in double figures 12 times, including a season-high 20 points on 6-of-10 shooting with seven free throws and four assists in GCU’s 84-74 defeat of No. 23 Utah State on Jan. 17.
- Delivered one of his best all-around games on Senior Night, scoring 18 points on 8-of-9 shooting with five rebounds, five assists, two steals and a blocked shot in an 85-60 win over Fresno State that secured a Mountain West Championship first-round bye.
- Scored 17 points in wins over IU Indy on Dec. 22 and UNLV on Feb. 25, also adding 16 points against Youngstown State and 15-point games at San José State and Air Force.
- Had a five-assist game against Fresno State and recorded four assists in five other games, including key wins over No. 23 Utah State, New Mexico, San Jose State and Air Force.
- Missed three games, including the Jan. 27 overtime loss at Nevada, but returned to start the final 12 games of the season.
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Norfolk State |
Norfolk, Va. |
- Awarded the 2025 Lou Henson Award, given to the nation’s top mid-major player.
- Averaged 18.7 points, 3.3 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 1.3 steals while shooting 54.5% from the field and 39.4% from 3.
- Only guard in the country to average 18+ points and shoot over 52% from the field.
- Helped Norfolk State win the MEAC regular-season and tournament titles and was named MEAC Tournament Most Outstanding Player. Started all three conference tournament games and averaged 13.0 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists.
- Scored 17 points with three steals against GCU on Nov. 22 in Global Credit Union Arena. Chose GCU after being impressed with the fan base and environment during that visit.
- Has scored 1,126 points at the Division I level.
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Murray State |
Murray, Ky. |
- Played in 26 games with 12 starts.
- Averaged 9.2 points and 1.6 rebounds.
- Scored in double figures 13 times, with a season-high 20 points off the bench vs. UIC.
- Reached the 1,500-point milestone for his college career.
- Appeared in 31 games, starting the final 12.
- Averaged 8.2 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game.
- Finished the season with 11.4 points per game over his final 12 games. Shot 50% from 3-point range and 84.4% from the line in that span.
- Scored a career-high 25 points vs. Belmont to earn Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Night.
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Northeastern Oklahoma A&M |
Miami, Okla. |
- National Junior College Athletic Association Division I All-American selection.
- Averaged 21.3 points and 5.2 assists on 51.8% shooting.
- Scored 37 points in a single game—second-most in school history.
- Surpassed the 1,000-point mark.
Kingston HS |
Kingston, N.Y. |
- Finished fourth all-time in scoring at Kingston High with 1,227 points.
- Was first-team Section IX as a junior and senior. Named the section's player of the year as a senior.
- Scored back-to-back 40-point games as a junior.
- Selected to all-tournament team at Big Shots Prep Nationals while at Believe Prep.
- Scored 37 points with 10 3-pointers at the Skill Factory World Prep Invitational.
Personal |
- Parents are Brian Moore Sr. and Samantha Cheesman.
- Has three sisters: Brianna, Chelsea and Riley.
- Graduated with a degree in business from Norfolk State.
- Describes himself as “an aggressive New York City point guard” and a “three-level scorer” who loves to win.
- Drawn to GCU by its basketball culture, fan support and competitive environment.
- Off the court, loves hiking and outdoor activities.
- Favorite quote is: "Stay ready so you don't have to get ready."
- Favorite TV show is Criminal Minds.
- Favorite pro sports team is the Atlanta Hawks.
- Favorite athletes to watch growing up include Cade Cunningham, Cole Anthony and Naz Reid.
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