Moton recounts decision to stay in Eagles’ nest

DURHAM, North Carolina -- It could have been a one-and-done deal for N.C. Central basketball coach LeVelle Moton.

But then came his decision.

After getting NCCU to the Division I NCAA Tournament this past season for the first time, Moton said he had opportunities to take his talent to the NBA as an assistant coach.

A praying wife and a fantastic chancellor kept him in Durham, the coach said.

“You always have to weigh family first,” Moton said. “You discuss matters over with your wife. We pray on it, and we use our gut to determine the ultimate, final decision.”

Moton said the shot callers at Marshall, Florida Atlantic and Ohio universities wanted him to coach their basketball teams.

But Moton’s people talked to NCCU’s people, and, well, here he is getting ready to lead his alma mater for the sixth time.

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