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MS HR67
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/27/2014
Primary Sponsor
Bobby Shows
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AI Summary
- Mississippi House Resolution commending the Jones County Junior College Bobcats Men's Basketball Team and Head Coach Jay Ladner for winning the NJCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament during the 2013-2014 season, finishing with a 28-5 record
- The Bobcats became the first team from Mississippi, the Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges, and Region 23 to win the NJCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, held in Hutchinson, Kansas
- Seeded No. 11, the Bobcats became the lowest seeded team to win an NJCAA Basketball Championship in any division, winning five games in five days and defeating the No. 3, No. 2, and No. 1 seeds in successive games
- Leroy Fludd was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player, Johnny Zuppardo was selected to the All-Tournament team, and Head Coach Jay Ladner was named Coach of the Tournament and Region 23 Coach of the Year
- Copies of the resolution were directed to be furnished to Jones County Junior College, Head Coach Jay Ladner, and the Capitol Press Corps
Legislative Description
Jones County Junior College Bobcats Men's Basketball Team; commend on winning NCJAA Division I Men's Tournament.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
3/27/2014
Committee Referrals
Rules3/26/2014
Full Bill Text
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