From Southern California to Colorado State University Pueblo, Armon Muldrew’s journey has been built on hard work, purpose, and a true love for basketball.
Born in Inglewood and raised in Perris, Calif., a small town just outside of Los Angeles, Muldrew’s path to college basketball was inspired not in a gym or a training camp, but right outside his home.
“I was outside playing basketball in the street with my friends,” Muldrew said, “I didn’t know what I was doing for real, but my friend saw potential in me. He taught me how to play, and I fell in love with the game.”
Muldrew’s college basketball career began in 2020 at Lenoir-Rhyne University in North Carolina, a season shaped by the challenges due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. After that, he returned closer to home, transferring to San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC), a junior college just 45 minutes from Perris, Cal. His time at SBVC was a major stepping stone, sharpening his game and opening the door to a new opportunity, and that was CSU Pueblo.
“I’ve always heard good things about Colorado,” Muldrew said. “CSU Pueblo was one of the only schools that saw the potential in me. It was a win-win situation, getting to experience all four seasons, which you don’t get in California, and getting to continue playing the game I love.”
Now thriving as a senior student-athlete at CSU Pueblo, Muldrew is making just as many moves off the court. He’s majoring in Business Management and already has a clear vision for his future.
“I want to become an entrepreneur. I’m passionate about real estate and suburban living homes,” Muldrew said. “There are so many people who want to turn their life around but don’t have the resources. I want to be that resource for them.”
Muldrew’s motivation comes deeply rooted in his faith and serves as a constant reminder of why he continues to push forward.
“God inspires me, without him, I wouldn’t be in this situation. I thank him everyday. It’s also my circumstances … where I came from, opportunity wasn’t something people really had. So now, I feel like there’s no other way it can go.”
Whether he’s dishing out assists on the court or leading by example off of it, Muldrew is playing for something bigger than basketball, he’s playing with a purpose.
