Completed Event: Men's Basketball versus Colorado State on January 3, 2026 , Loss , 60, to, 70
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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 |
- Joins GCU for final collegiate season after earning national recognition and leading Norfolk State to the NCAA Tournament.
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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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