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MS SC538
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
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Recognizes Sarita "Bugg" Cooper-White for her legendary basketball career as a player and coach, including her 2025 induction into the Delta State University Sports Hall of Fame.
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Cooper-White led Gentry High School to a perfect 40-0 record and Class 4A State Championship in 2006-2007, earning Mississippi "Miss Basketball" honors and multiple All-State selections.
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At Delta State University (2007-2011), Cooper-White ranked third all-time in NCAA Division II history with 963 assists and was a two-time All-American in 2010 and 2011.
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As head coach at Gentry High School (2017-2019), Cooper-White won three consecutive District Championships and Coach of the Year awards, and led Washington School to the 2025 MAIS 4A State Championship as Runners-Up with a 26-7 record.
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Directs the resolution be presented to Cooper-White, Gentry High School, Sunflower County Board of Education, Delta State University Athletic Director, and the Capitol Press Corps.
Legislative Description
Recognize outstanding basketball career of Gentry High School and DSU star Sarita Cooper-White.
Last Action
Died In Committee
4/3/2025