STARKVILLE – Former Northwest guard Tevin Moore has walked on at Mississippi State University and will be the first Ranger to play at a Southeastern Conference school since 1998-99.

A native of Olive Branch, Moore redshirted at Northwest in 2010-11 and played two seasons for the Rangers from 2011-13. He helped Northwest to a combined 31-20 record in his two years and back-to-back state and region tournament appearances.

In 49 career games played (22 starts), Moore averaged 4.9 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists-per-game. He averaged 17.3 minutes-per-game and shot 38 percent from the floor and 56 percent from the free throw line.

Moore came to Northwest from Olive Branch High School where he was a McDonald's All-American and named Best of the Preps for head coach Nick Coln. His team boasted a 28-7 mark his senior year and he was a part of two district championships in 2009 and 2010. Moore was also named team MVP, best defensive player, best rebounder and all-district during his career. 

The last Rangers to play at an SEC school were Marcus Hicks and LaTaryl Williams at Ole Miss.