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Ladarius Waits, Soph., Olive Branch
Kiki Gwyn Soph., Kossuth
Basketball Game Day Monday, November 10 vs. Columbia State CC 5:30/7:30 p.m.
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Letter from the President Dear Friends of Northeast:
Thank you for your support of the athletic efforts of Northeast Mississippi Community College. Each coach and each athlete has worked hard to ensure that our teams are ready to give performances that make you proud to be a “Tiger Fan.� Northeast exists to provide educational, recreational and social resources for students and supporters to grow and enjoy their accomplishments. While you are on campus, I hope you have a safe and enjoyable visit. I trust you will use this opportunity to get to know our students, coaches and staff. We are always ready to assist you to enjoy your time with us. Thank you for everything that you do to encourage and support our efforts. We are always glad to have you on our campus. Sincerely, Johnny L. Allen President
Board of Trustees
T. Jack Ramsey
Chairman Tenure of Service: 1983 Tishomingo County/ Banker
Bill Breedlove
Tenure of Service: 1999 Prentiss County Businessman
Ben McClung
Tenure of Service: 2013 Tishomingo County Superintendent of Education
Troy Holliday
Vice Chairman Tenure of Service: 1964 Tippah County Businessman
John O. Cunningham Secretary Tenure of Service: 1995 Prentiss County Businessman
Randle Downs
Tonya Butler Farris
Tenure of Service: 2012 Prentiss County Superintendent of Education
Sam McCoy
Tenure of Service: 1988 Prentiss County Businessman
Tenure of Service: 2012 Alcorn County Businesswoman
Gina Smith
Tenure of Service: 2012 Alcorn County Superintendent of Education
Ken Basil
Tenure of Service: 2008 Union County Superintendent of Education
Douglas Jackson
Tenure of Service: 1995 Tippah County Retired Educator
Luzene Triplett
Tenure of Service: 2002 Prentiss County Retire Educator
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Alvie Blakeney
Tenure of Service: 2011 Tishomingo County Retire Businessman
Tracie Langston
Tenure of Service: 2004 Prentiss County Businesswoman
Vance Witt
Tenure of Service: 2007 Union County Businessman
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2013-14 Basketball Coaches Men’s Staff
Women’s Staff
Years 2011-Present 2009-2011 2006-2009 2003-2006 2001-2003 1998-2001 1996-1998 1994-1996
Brian Alexander
Cord Wright
Lady Tiger Head Coach
Tiger Head Coach
Third Year
First Year
Position School/Organization Head Coach NEMCC Head Coach Tupelo Rock-N-Rollers Assistant Coach (W&M) Itawamba CC Assistant Coach Campbell Univ. Assistant Coach Southeastern Louisiana University Assistant Coach University of Southern Mississippi Assistant Coach Columbus High School Student Assistant NEMCC
Position School/Organization Head Coach NEMCC Assistant Coach UL-Monroe Assistant Coach Univ. of North Alabama Graduate Assistant Coach Univ. of North Alabama Assistant Coach Spartanburg Methodist College Student Assistant Limestone College
Paul Nixon
Nick Coln
Lady Tiger Assistant Coach
Tiger Assistant Coach
First Year
Third Year
Years Position School/Organization 2013-Present Assistant Coach NEMCC 2005-13 Head Coach Columbia University 2002-05 Assistant Coach Indiana University 1999-2002 Assistant Coach/ University of Southern Mississippi Recruiting Coordinator 1997-99 Assistant Coach/ University of Nevada-Reno Recruiting Coordinator 1993-97 Assistant Coach Marshall University
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Years 2013-Present 2010-2013 2005-2010 2003-2005 2002-2003 2001-2002
Years 2010-Present 2009-10 2002-09
Position Assistant Coach Head Coach Head Coach
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School/Organization NEMCC Olive Branch HS Alcorn Central HS
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Athletic Support Staff David Robbins Dean of Students Athletic Director
Matt Werner Athletic Facilities/ Head Equipment Manager
Chassie Kelly Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Students/Athletic Director
Blake Long Sports Information Director
Hope Barnes, ATC
Karri Davis
Head Athletic Trainer
Cheerleading Coach
Jeremy Kennedy
Don Knowles
Voice of the Tigers WNAU 1470 AM
Operations Manager Sodexo, USA
Bus Drivers Phillip Moore (left) Marvin Ozbirn (right)
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2013-14 Northeast Basketball Rosters Ht.
Class
Pos.
Lexy Lindsey
5-6
Freshman
Guard
Golden
Red Bay
11
Kiki Gwyn
5-2 Sophomore
Guard
Corinth
Kossuth
12
Antionette Riddle
5-9 Sophomore
Guard
Tupelo
Tupelo
14
Ayana Ragin
5-10 Freshman
Forward
Baldwyn
Baldwyn
15
Daisha Williams
5-8
Guard
Columbus
Columbus
20
LaTonya Gadison
5-10 Sophomore
Forward
Rosedale
West Bolivar
22
Teresa Mays
5-10 Freshman
Guard
Oakland, Tenn.
25
Angelia Allen
5-9 Sophomore
Guard
Belmont
Statistician: Megan Roth
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Kay K Tate
5-8 Sophomore
Guard
Men’s Head Coach: Cord Wright (1st year - Limestone College)
33
Aushiana Ivy
5-10 Freshman
Guard
Tupelo
Shannon
35
Jasmine Allen
5-8
Freshman
Guard
Booneville
Booneville
42
Katie Foster
6-0
Freshman
Forward
Women’s Head Coach: Brian Alexander (3rd year - Mississippi State University) Women’s Assistant Coach: Paul Nixon (1st year - Vanderbilt University) Women’s Student Assistants: Kierra Erby, Daniel Rowland
Assistant Coach: Nick Coln (3rd year - University of Louisiana at Monroe)
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Player
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Lady Tigers
Freshman
Tigers Class
Pos.
Belmont
Dyersburg, Tenn. Dyersburg
Burnsville Alcorn Central
Player
0
Al Azulphar
6’11” 250 Freshman Center Norwalk, Conn. Brien McMahon
1
Tyre Mallard
6’4” 183 Freshman Guard
Caledonia
Videographer: Thomas Logan Agnew
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Cannon Edwards
6’3” 175 Freshman Guard
Petal
President: Dr. Johnny L. Allen, Ed.D. (9th year - Mississippi State University)
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Marcus Hogan
6’4” 215 Freshman Guard
Jackson
10
Ladarius Waits
5’11” 168 Sophomore Guard
Olive Branch
Statistician: Brandon Wright
Wt.
Wooddale
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Manager: Johnathan Scales
Ht.
Hometown High School
Hometown
High School Caledonia Petal Provine Olive Branch
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Dimario Jackson
5’10” 160 Freshman Forward
Brusly, La.
Brusly
Athletic Director: David Robbins (1st year - Millsaps College)
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Darius Leach
5’8” 145 Sophomore Forward
Booneville
Booneville
Sports Information Director: Blake Long (1st year - University of Mississippi)
20
El Paso Johnson-Pitts 6’5” 202 Freshman Guard Millington, Tenn.
22
Reggie Patterson
6’3” 183 Freshman Guard
Baldwyn
23
Keldrick Lesley
6’1” 150 Sophomore Guard
Booneville
Booneville
24
Dexter Stafford
6’4” 187 Freshman Guard
Biggersville
Biggersville
25
Romeo Johnson
6’5” 225 Sophomore Center
Oxford
30
Ben Seely
6’9” 250 Freshman Forward
Hamilton
33
Chris Echols
5’11” 183 Freshman Forward
Lamar
H.W. Byers
35
Cameron Shorty
6’5” 212 Sophomore Guard
Senatobia
Senatobia
Head Equipment Manager: Matt Werner (1st year - NEMCC) Athletic Trainer: Hope Barnes (2nd year - University of Southern Miss) Student Trainer: Mersades Carter 6
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Millington Baldwyn
Oxford Hamilton
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2013-14 Columbia St. Basketball Rosters
Lady Chargers
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Player
Ht.
Class
Pos.
Hometown
High School
1
DeAsia Toney
5-4
Sophomore
Guard
Meridianville, Ala.
Hazel Green
3
Allison Wiley
5-2
Freshman
Guard College Grove, Tenn.
4
Anna Follese
5-4
Freshman
Guard
Franklin, Tenn.
11 Anika Nottingham
5-10
Freshman
Forward
Trinidad
12 Joznika Johnson
5-6
Freshman
Forward
Charlotte, Tenn.
Creekwood
20 Kristian Watkins
5-5
Freshman
Guard
Lebanon, Tenn.
Friendship
21 Hannah Smith
5-11
Freshman
Forward Meridianville, Ala.
Hazel Green
23 Charvel Groves
5-11
Freshman
Forward Clarksville, Tenn.
Montgomery
24 Lamarra Gordon
5-0
Freshman
Guard
Charlotte, Tenn.
Creekwood
44 Marissa Lyttle
5-8
Freshman
Center
Lewisburg, Tenn.
Marshall Co.
Chargers Ht. Wt.
Class
Pos. Hometown
Page Benton Hall
0
Matt Smith
6’5 185 Sophomore WF Jackson, Tenn.
1
T.J Dunans
6’5 190 R-Freshman CG Atlanta, Ga.
2
Ikeem Bergeron-McLendon 6’3 200 Sophomore
G
3
Ivan Alsup
5’8 150 Freshman
PG Murfreesboro
John Overton
4
A.J Dodd
6’3 175 R-Sophomore G Jackson, Tenn.
Central Merry
5
Vari Craig
6’9 250 Sophomore F-C Murfreesboro
Riverdale
Latvia
Executive Vice President/Provost:
Dr. Margaret Smith
Vice President of Student Services:
Cecelia Johnson Director of Athletics: Louis Conner (8th year - Univ. of North Alabama)
Player
G
Dr. Janet F. Smith
Mucurapo West
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Nashville
President:
High School Liberty Tech MLK Hillsboro
Bridget Goodnight (2nd year - Blue Mountain College) Men’s Head Coach: Brian Collins
10 Arturs Bremers
6’4 190 Sophomore
11 Sha’Karee Scaife
6’4 210 Sophomore WF Little Rock
15 Matt Brown
6’5 175 R-Freshman
G
22 Antoine Williams
6’5 205 Freshman
F Jackson, Tenn.
23 Terick Hill
6’2 170 Freshman
G
24 Kendrick May
6’4 180 Freshman
CG
32 Uros Benacek
6’10 240 Freshman
F-C Czech Republic Strendi Nymburk
Brandon Lockridge
51 Justin Pride
5’10 190 Freshman
PG
(1st year - Tennessee State Univ.)
Nashville
Memphis
Westwind Prep
Women’s Head Coach:
Hall Cane Ridge Northside Germantown
Mobile Covenant Christian
Huntsville
(2nd year - Tennessee State Univ.)
S.L Butler
Men’s Assistant Coach: Mark Fogel (1st year - Univ. of Mass.-Lowell) Men’s Assistant Coach:
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No. 10 Lexy Lindsey Freshman Guard
No. 11 Kiki Gwyn Sophomore Guard
No. 12 Antionette Riddle Sophomore Guard
No. 14 Ayana Ragin Freshman Forward
No. 15 Daisha Williams Freshman Guard
No. 20 LaTonya Gadison Sophomore Forward
No. 22 Teresa Mays Freshman Guard
No. 25 Angelia Allen Sophomore Guard
No. 32 Kay K Tate Sophomore Guard
No. 33 Aushiana Ivy Freshman Guard
No. 35 Jasmine Allen Freshman Guard
No. 42 Katie Foster Freshman Forward
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No. 0 Al Azulphar Freshman Center
No. 1 Tyre Mallard Freshman Guard
No. 3 Cannon Edwards Freshman Guard
No. 5 Marcus Hogan Freshman Guard
No. 10 Ladarius Waits Sophomore Guard
No. 11 Dimario Jackson Freshman Forward
No. 12 Darius Leach Sophomore Forward
No. 20 El Paso Johnson-Pitts Freshman Guard
No. 22 Reggie Patterson Freshman Guard
No. 23 Keldrick Lesley Sophomore Guard
No. 24 Dexter Stafford Freshman Guard
No. 25 Romeo Johnson Sophomore Center
No. 30 Ben Seely Freshman Forward
No. 33 Chris Echols Freshman Forward
No. 35 Cameron Shorty Sophomore Guard
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Ladarius Waits
Gwyn, Waits provide sophomore leadership
Any seasoned coach will confirm that no statistical Likewise, Waits prefers to direct his peers by “I know a lot of times when we run a lot and (Alexvalue can be placed on good leadership. example over making an oral statement to a teamander) pushes us, the freshmen aren’t used to it,” At the junior college level, that ability becomes mate. said Gwyn. “I have to step up and tell them to keep much more paramount with the constant turnover of “Actions really do speak louder than words,” said pushing because if one messes up then it messes athletes that each team has from year-to-year. Waits. “These guys just look up to me. I try to do eveverybody up.” For Northeast Mississippi Community College’s erything right. They’re going to want to do everything Waits connected with incoming star Dimario basketball programs, guidance from the upperif they see me doing it. A team will only go as far as Jackson of Brusly, La., during the early part of classmen has been plenteous and not a problem its leader.” the semester. The more experienced Waits gave for either squads. But two players stood out as the For first-year headman Cord Wright, having a comJackson some great advice before the season got Lady Tigers and Tigers worked towards the 2013-14 petitor like Waits coming back for a second year with underway. campaign. the Tigers that could step into a position of positive “He might ask me a couple of questions and I just Kiki Gwyn and Ladarius Waits have influence was vital during his try to lead him the best way I can,” Waits taken to heart the responsibility of guidmove to Booneville. said. “I just tell him if you wanna be here, ing their respective teams on and off the “Anytime you’ve got guys you wanna get there, you’ll have this court. that have been there, done amount of time and you have to do this. The duo have found favor in their that and understand their role I just try to let them know what’s coming coaches eyes and are viewed as invaluit makes the transition just a before it comes. That’s the best way to able cogs that make the Lady Tigers and bit smoother,” Wright said. do it.” Tigers much better whether they are in “There was a group of returnBy looking at the numbers from their the game, sitting on the bench or particiing sophomores that were inaugural collegiate campaigns, an outpating in drills on the practice court. ready to get a fresh start and sider from the program might think Gwyn “Kiki just takes care of the little things it made my deal a little easier and Waits were far down the roster in you can’t coach, such as when someand obviously a lot more fun.” playing importance. No. 11 No. 10 thing’s not exactly right in practice she Wright watched the Olive Gwyn played in 24 contests but averKiki Gwyn Ladarius Waits can go ahead and fix it in drills while Branch native develop duraged only 3.3 points per game and 2.2 Kossuth Olive Branch I’m at the other end,” said Northeast ing the offseason with his rebounds per game. Waits recorded women’s hoops coach Brian Alexander. constant presence around 19 outings last year and tallied just 2.8 “The girls know and love her and respect her. They Bonner Arnold Coliseum. points and 1.7 assists. easily get up and do whatever she asks them to do.” “He’s one of the hardest workers that I’ve ever Those stats cannot justify how important the pair Alexander sees Gwyn as a young woman whose seen,” he said. “He’s always here and always workare to the Lady Tigers and Tigers. Their skill to play body of work and character shows itself to the other ing. He comes to the gym by himself one time and multiple spots on the floor and foot speed, coupled ladies constantly. he comes to the gym with two or three other guys with a strong leadership capacity, makes them key “I think she’s more of a quiet leader,” he said. “She another. He’s always looking to challenge guys to parts to the future success of each squad. takes care of her business and works really hard. be better. “She makes people better,” Alexander said of The other girls look up to her.” “The guys on the team respect him, and you could Gwyn. “It’s because of her unselfishness and how However, the Kossuth High School graduate is not tell that from the get go. When your teammates she operates her business. She just wants to win.” afraid to communicate verbally when necessary. respect you, that’s the ultimate sign of a leader.” “He doesn’t take a day off or possession off,” said “They tend to listen to you more,” Gwyn said. “Not Both athletes care about their colleagues and Wright. “If I need him to post up, he’ll go down there so much as screaming, but if you talk to them and can remember specific instances of helping them and guard a post player. If I need him at guard, he step up and tell them this and that, it helps them.” through tough circumstances. does it.” 10
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WNAU AM 1470 Be sure to catch Northeast basketball games online at www.wnau1470.com or at 1470 on the AM dial
The Voice of The Tigers
WNAU taps thirty-two basketball contests for radio broadcasts
Fans of the Northeast basketball teams that cannot be in attendance at certain contests have a secondary option of keeping up with the action using their radio. For the second year in a row, WNAU 1470 AM out of New Albany will be the home for select Northeast hoops games over the airwaves during the 2013-14 campaign. The local station will broadcast a combined total of 32 regular season contests which begins Monday, November 11 (tonight) when the Lady Tigers and Tigers host Columbia State (Tenn.) Community College. Four additional non-division dates are scheduled for transmission. Each of them are home contests, including a lone men’s outing against Dyersburg State (Tenn.) Community College on November 21 and the January 13 women’s only matchup versus Jackson State (Tenn.) Community College. Doubleheaders at Bonner Arnold Coliseum versus Gadsden State (Ala.) Community College on December 2 and Jones County Junior College on January 7 will air on WNAU-AM as well. Every Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) North Division game is slated for broadcast, beginning on December 5 when Northeast hosts archrival Itawamba. After a great gridiron season in the booth, Jeremy Kennedy remains in his role as the Voice of the Tigers for the 2013-14 Northeast hoops campaigns. Tune in to Kennedy fifteen minutes before every tipoff for the pregame show by setting your dial to 1470 AM. Those that cannot pick up the broadcast in their area can still listen to the Lady Tigers and Tigers by webcast. A link to WNAU-AM’s live Internet stream is available on the Northeast athletic website, www.nemccathletics.com.
Broadcast Schedule
NOVEMBER 11
Columbia St.
21
Dyersburg St.%
5:30/7:30 p.m. 7 p.m.
DECEMBER 2
Gadsden St.
5:30/7:30 p.m.
5
Itawamba*
5:30/7:30 p.m.
9
at Northwest Miss.*
5/7 p.m.
JANUARY 7
Jones County
5:30/7:30 p.m.
13
Jackson St. CC$
16
at East Mississippi*
5:30/7:30 p.m.
21
Coahoma*
5:30/7:30 p.m.
23
at Holmes*
6/8 p.m.
27
Mississippi Delta*
30
at Itawamba*
7 p.m.
5:30/7:30 p.m. 6/8 p.m.
FEBRUARY 3
Northwest Miss.*
5:30/7:30 p.m.
10
East Mississippi*
5:30/7:30 p.m.
13
at Coahoma*
17
Holmes*
20
at Mississippi Delta*
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2013-14 Schedule
OCTOBER 6 15 22 29
Carrollton, Georgia Scrimmage vs. South Georgia St.! vs. Albany Tech.! vs. On the Rise Prep! Blue Mountain College! Blue Mountain College# at University of North Ala.#
2 4 7 11 18 19 21 25
at Dyersburg State% 6 p.m. at Gadsden St. 5:30/7:30 p.m. at Wallace St.-Hanceville^ 3/5 p.m. Columbia St. 5:30/7:30 p.m. Southwest Mississippi Classic Southern U.-Shreveport 1:30/3:30 p.m. Southwest Mississippi Classic Southwest Mississippi 5:30/7:15 p.m. Dyersburg St.% 7 p.m. at Columbia St. 5:30/7:30 p.m.
2 5 9 12
Gadsden St. Itawamba* at Northwest Miss.* at Jackson St. CC$
5:30/7:30 p.m. 5:30/7:30 p.m. 5/7 p.m. 6 p.m.
7 9 13 16 21 23 27 30
Jones County Wallace St.-Hanceville Jackson St. CC$ at East Mississippi* Coahoma* at Holmes* Mississippi Delta* at Itawamba*
5:30/7:30 p.m. 5:30/7:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 5:30/7:30 p.m. 5:30/7:30 p.m. 6/8 p.m. 5:30/7:30 p.m. 6/8 p.m.
3 10 13 17 20
Northwest Miss.* East Mississippi* at Coahoma* Holmes* at Mississippi Delta*
5:30/7:30 p.m. 5:30/7:30 p.m. 6/8 p.m. 5:30/7:30 p.m. 6/8 p.m.
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
^ Men’s Game First * North Division Contest $ Women Only
1 p.m. 2 p.m. 4 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m.
! Men Only Scrimmage # Women Only Scrimmage % Men Only
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