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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)

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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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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

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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)

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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

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3

Ivan Alsup

5’8 150 Freshman

PG Murfreesboro

John Overton

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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

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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

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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.”

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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*

Northeast Mississippi Community College

6/8 p.m.

5:30/7:30 p.m.

6/8 p.m.

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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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