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MS SR99
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AI Summary
- Coach Steve Knight retired on March 19, 2026, after 44 seasons as men's basketball coach at William Carey University, finishing with 819 career wins and ranking eighth in NAIA history
- Won 11 regular season conference championships, eight tournament championships, and led teams to 15 NAIA postseason appearances, including the 2019 NAIA Fab Four
- Named NAIA National Men's Basketball Coach of the Year in 2014 and selected as District/Conference Coach of the Year 15 times throughout his career
- Served as William Carey's Athletic Director from 1987 to 2016, expanding sport offerings from five to 17 programs and earning four conference Athletic Director of the Year awards
- Inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame in 2015 as the first representative from William Carey University
Legislative Description
Recognize legendary basketball Coach Steve Knight on career and 800th victory.
Last Action
Adopted
3/31/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules3/24/2026
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