The Central Missouri State University Mules are currently the No. 1 team in NCAA Division II basketball.
The Mules(10-0)have the top spot in the most recent NABC Division II rankings, thanks to the efforts of a pair of former area standouts. The Mules are led by former St. Louis Post-Dispatch Co-Players of the Year Sanijay Watts (Jennings) and Alex Moosman (St. Francis Borgia). The former prep rivals have now joined together in Warrensburg to make Central Missouri State one of the nation's top Division II programs under the direction of former Mizzou assistant coach Kim Anderson.
Watts (pictured left), a 6'4" senior forward, has been dominant for the Mules this season. He is averaging 20 points and nine rebounds a game. He also leads the team in field goal percentage.
Watts had 33 points and 10 rebounds in the Mules most recent victory over LIU-C.W. Post in Las Vegas over the weekend.
Moosman (pictured, right) is the team leader in the Mules' backcourt, averaging 16 points a game while leading the team in 3-point shooting.
Central Missouri State is seeking a return to the Final Four of the NCAA Division II Tournament. The Mules finished 30-5 last season and lost a heartbreaker in the national semifinals.
It's great to see the local kids doing their thing at the next level and making us in "The Lou" very proud.
Watts and Moosman photos courtesy of umcoathletics.com
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