MOREHEAD, Ky. -- Part of two Tennessee State Championship teams, 6-foot-7 wing/forward Jay Kirk has committed to the Morehead State men's basketball program.
Kirk hails from Alcoa High School, in the Knoxville metro area.
"We're excited to add Jay Kirk to our men's basketball program," said head coach
Jonathan Mattox. "Jay is a long, athletic, attacking wing with the ability to play above the rim. He excelled on the 3SSB circuit with his scoring and rebounding and has won two state championships in high school where he was named MVP. He fits from both a basketball and character standpoint and has a bright future as an Eagle."
As a junior, he helped Alcoa win a state title, as well as being a state title-winning team member in 2023-24.
In 2025-26, as a junior, he averaged 21.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 2.0 steals and a block per game. Kirk was named District Tournament, MVP of the Region tournament and MVP of the State Championship. He was also BCAT Player of Year finalist and a Tennessee Mr. Basketball nominee.
With Tennessee Impact club, he was named Third-Team All-Circuit and was on the All-Defensive Team.
