Basketball Media Guide 2014-15

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2014-2015 Basketball Schedule Date Opponent Location Time November 3 Holmes Goodman, MS 6/8 p.m.

November 6 Mississippi Delta Wesson, MS 6/8 p.m.

November 10 Baton Rouge Wesson, MS 6/8 p.m.

November 17 Southwest Tournament Summit, MS 1/3 p.m.

November 18 Southwest Tournament Summit, MS 1/3 p.m.

November 22 Delgado Wesson, MS 2/4 p.m.

December 1 Mississippi Delta Moorhead, MS 6 & 8 p.m.

December 4 Hinds Utica, MS 5:30/7:30 December 8 Pearl River Wesson, MS 6/8 p.m.

December 13 Delgado New Orleans, LA 2/4 p.m.

January 6 Baton Rouge Baton Rouge, LA 5/7 p.m.

January 12 Jones Wesson, MS 6/8 p.m.

January 15 East Central Decatur, MS 5:30/7:30 January 20 Southwest Wesson, MS 6 & 8 p.m.

January 22 Meridian Meridian, MS 5:30/7:30 January 26 Gulf Coast Perkinston, MS 5:30/7:30

January 29 Hinds Wesson, MS 6/8 p.m.

February 2 Pearl River Poplarville, MS 5:30/7:30

February 5 Jones Ellisville, MS 5:30/7:30 February 9 East Central Wesson, MS 6/8 p.m.

February 12 Southwest Summit, MS 5:30/7:30 February 16 Meridian Wesson, MS 6 & 8 p.m.

February 19 Gulf Coast Wesson, MS 6 & 8 p.m.

February 23-26 MACJC State Tournament Mar.4-7 Region XXIII Tournament (Mississippi College)

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NJCAA All-Region23 and MACJC All-Stater Claresa Banks (14) returns to lead the Lady Wolves.

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Lady Wolves end season on a tear

By Cliff Furr, Assistant Director of Sports Information

Last season, for the first time since 2004-2005, the Lady Wolves failed to qualify for the MACJC State Tournament. A 0-4 start in division play would end up being the undoing of Co-Lin. The Lady Wolves finished 9-1 in their last 10 division games, yet still missed out on snagging the No. 4 seed in the tournament. Three teams finished with identical 10-4 records in the South while Co-Lin and Southwest tied with 9-5 records.

Many people, Co-Lin head coach Gwyn Young among them, thought the wording of the tiebreaker in the rulebook meant that Co-Lin had secured a playoff birth. Alas, the Lady Wolves were left outside looking in, but they did qualify for the Region 23 tournament.

In the region tournament, Co-Lin started off with a 63-58 upset of No. 1 seed and state tournament champion Jones. The Lady Wolves dropped a 78-70 defeat to Baton Rouge in the semifinals and ended their season with a 17-8 record and wins over state champion Jones, region champion Baton Rouge, and region runner up Southwest.

Banks and Gibson return scoring load Co-Lin only returns three sophomore guards in 2014-2015, but in doing so they bring back one of the best in the MACJC and National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), Claresa Banks. Banks led the team in scoring, rebounding, steals, and blocked shots in 2013-2014. Her greatest assets might be the type of things that can’t be measured with statistics, a huge heart and prizefighter-like toughness. Super sub Tyra Gibson also returns as a sophomore. Gibson led the team in oooh and aaah moments in 2013-2014, especially when she used her crossover to make defenders look silly.

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Kentija Tarleton is the third returning guard and possesses explosive athleticism and an improved jump shot. The transfer of Arnissayur Robinson from the University of Mobile will also bolster the frontcourt. Robinson is a high-energy player who Co-Lin recruited out of high school at Raymond.

The freshman class of guards knows what it takes to win as multiple players won championships while in high school.

Point guard Alexis Collins was a leader on two state title teams at Forest Hill High, Jamilah Sanders ran the point guard spot on a state title team at Canton High, and Tenazhia Hinkeson was a leader on one of the best Pearl High teams in recent years.

Lumpkin fully healthy When not battling injuries, sophomore forward Caroline Lumpkin started every game in 2013-2014 at the power forward position. Lumpkin, a cerebral player who does a little bit of everything for her team, is joined by the player most likely to sub her out last season, Maleah Issac. Isaac was part of the front line rotation and saw action in nearly every game as the first post sub off of the bench. Isaac is strong, tough, and never shy about diving on the floor when her team needs it. Co-Lin will additionally count on frontline help from sophomore transfer Toni Woods who comes to Wesson after playing last season at NJCAA member school Angelina College in Lufkin, Texas.

The freshman forwards are some of the tallest players on the team as Kybri Keyes (5-10), Kelley Allen (5-11), and Kristal Flowers (6-0) will all be counted on to win the physical low post battles night in and night out in the MACJC. Keyes and Allen were a dynamic duo as high school seniors last season at Puckett. The tandem helped the Puckett Lady Wolves hold down a No. 1 state ranking for a majority of the season. Flowers,

Lady Wolves Basketball who has shown exceptional physicality for a newcomer, comes to Wesson after a standout career at Collins High.

Williams wins big in recruiting Gwyn Young will be the first to tell you, great players are essential to being a good coach. Of all the great players signed

by Young during his time in Wesson, none may be bigger than Nikki Williams. As a player, Williams led Co-Lin to a two year combined record of 50-13, a Region 23 championship, and a sixth place finish in the NJCAA National Tournament, however her contribution to the program doesn’t end there.

Williams, entering her third season as an assistant coach, is coming into her own as a recruiter. One only has to look at the freshman class assembled this year in Wesson to realize that. All of them were some level of All-District, All-Region, All-State, All-Star, or state champion while in high school.

The layout of the MACJC changed greatly a few years ago when recruiting districts were abolished. Before that, the Lady Wolves had been blessed with one of the most fertile recruiting areas in the state. Co-Lin has become a recruiting force in the Jackson metro area behind the work of Williams. Of 13 players on the Co-Lin roster, six of them were named All-Metro by The Clarion Ledger at some point in their career.

Lady Wolves at the Next Level Co-Lin had two members of the 2013-2014 team sign to further their careers, Jessica Wilson with Mississippi Valley State and Ashley Minor with Mississippi College. Former Co-Lin point guard Chanta Poole will be a member of the Grambling University Lady Tigers in 2014-2015. Former Lady Wolf Tiffany Sims will be a senior for the William Carey Lady Crusaders.

Brookhaven Academy product and former Lady Wolf Laura Beth Wright is a member of the University of Mobile Lady Rams. In their second game of the season, Wright and Mobile will take on one of her former Co-Lin teammates, Vintrice Briggs. Briggs is now a student-athlete at Xavier University in New Orleans. Last season Briggs and Wright both helped their teams make an appearance in the NAIA National Tournament.

Former Lady Wolf Lavasha Allen also helped her team, Wiley College, make a NAIA National Tournament appearance in 2013-204. Allen will be a senior this season for the Lady Wildcats.

MACJC South Division will be tough It’s been a while since the South Division of the MACJC has been as good as it was in 2013-2014. Co-Lin, Meridian, Southwest, Jones, and Pearl River waged a battle for the four state tournament playoff spots. The five division losses for CoLin came by five, five, ten, three, and three points. The stakes to win the south division are even higher in 2014-2015, as the division winner earns the right to host the MACJC State Tournament. Hosting the tournament can be the difference in winning and losing a gold ball, as Co-Lin knows firsthand. The 2011 MACJC State Tournament was held in Wesson after the Lady Wolves earned the right to host with a division title. CoLin won a tough semifinal game over Itawamba and picked up

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Tyra Banks (10) scores against Jones County during the 2014 NJCAA Region 23 Tournament.

an 85-77 win over Jones in the title game. The outcome of both those games was in question late and Co-Lin played with the confidence that comes from being in your home gym.

Co-Lin returns 34.6 points per game scoring, which is one of the reasons the Lady Wolves are picked to finish among the division leaders in 2014-2015. Co-Lin was tabbed as the preseason No. 2 team in Region 23 by voting conducted by the NJCAA. Young continues winning tradition In 1981 the price of a postage stamp was 18 cents, Ronald Reagan was running the country, and the Co-Lin Lady Wolves posted their last losing record. It has been 32 seasons since that team finished 7-16. In those 32 seasons Co-Lin has finished with double digit losses only three times. The one constant through it all has been the leadership of coach Gwyn Young.

While some coaches coast towards retirement late in their career, there is no letup in sight for Young. He still spends hours each week breaking down film and planning practice.

He still travels to far-flung high school gymnasiums during weeknights in the winter as he searches for the next crop of recruits. He still rides the bus, eats the sack lunches, and experiences the late nights and early mornings of the season along with his players.

The Lady Wolves don’t win because they have some secret drill or system. The team wins with great effort and that effort swells from the allegiance Young creates in his players. The players see the gold balls in his office, they know about the tradition, and they don’t want to let their coach down. Very good players, giving maximum effort, and being led by Gwyn Young, that’s been the Lady Wolves way since 1975.

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Lady Wolves Basketball

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2014-2015 Co-Lin Lady Wolves No. 10 11 12 13 14 15 20 21 23 24 32 33 40

Player Tyra Gibson Kelley Allen Jamilah Sanders Tenazhia Hinkson Claresa Banks Alexis Collins Kentija Tarleton Toni Woods Caroline Lumpkin Maleah Isaac Kybri Keyes Arnissayur Robinson Kristal Flowers

Head Coach: Gwyn Young Assistant Coach: Nikki Williams Head Athletic Trainer: Matt McClain

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POS G F G G/F G G G F G/F F F G F

HT 5’8” 5’11” 5’7” 5’9” 5’9” 5’6” 5’7 6’0” 5’10” 5’9” 5’11” 5’9” 6’0”

CL SO FR FR FR FR FR FR SO FR FR FR SO FR

High School/Hometown Beau Chene/Sunset, LA Puckett/Brandon, MS Canton/Canton, MS Pearl/Pearl, MS Forest Hill/Jackson, MS Forest Hill/Jackson, MS Port Gibson/Port Gibson, MS Northside /Lafayette, LA Pearl River Central/Carriere, MS Choctaw Central/Philadelphia, MS Puckett/Brandon, MS Raymond /Raymond, MS Collins/Collins, MS

Student Trainer: Jessica Montgomery Statistician: Katelyn Roberts Manager: Patrice Banks

Lady Wolves Basketball Claresa Banks, No. 14

Tyra Gibson, No. 10

Guard • 5-9 • Sophomore Jackson, Mississippi Forest Hill High School

Guard • 5-8 • Sophomore Sunset, Louisiana Beau Chene High School

Led the team in nearly every statistical category as a freshman.

A quiet leader who possesses exceptional toughness. One of the leading returning players in the state and nation.

A top substitute as a freshman. A gunner who loves to pull up from extremely deep. Athletic and flashy with the ball in her hands.

2013-2014 • Named NJCAA All-Region 23 • Named MACJC First Team All-State • Averaged a team leading 16.4 points per game as a freshman • Pulled down a team leading six rebounds per game • Started all 25 games at the guard position and played an average of 30.8 minutes per game • Led the team with a 45.8 field goal average • Averaged a team high 2.2 steals per game • Tied for second on the team with 1.8 assists per game • Leading shot blocker with 1.1 blocks per contest • Scored a season high 28 against Jones • Pulled down 22 rebounds in a win over East Central • Twice named MACJC Player of the Week • Topped double digit scoring in 21-of-25 games • Did not foul out until the final game of the season High School • Played for Tangela Banks at Forest Hill • As a senior, averaged 17.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per game for the Lady Patriots • Led her team to back-to-back 6A State championships as a junior and senior • Twice named First Team All-Metro by The Clarion Ledger • Selected to play in the 2012 MAC All-Star Game and the 2013 Mississippi/Alabama All-Star Game Personal • Daughter of Clarence Atkinson and Angela Banks • Sister of Patrick Banks, Patrice Banks, Clarence Atkinson, GeColby Banks, and Gmontae Banks • Brother Patrick played basketball at Holmes Community College and now plays at Wiley College (Texas) • Sister Patrice is a manager for the Lady Wolves

2013-2014 • Averaged 8.3 points per game, third highest on the team • Did not start a game, but was the first substitute off the bench at the guard position • Averaged 19.2 minutes per game, fifth best on the team • Finished third on the team with 1.9 steals per game • Averaged 2.3 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game • Scored a season high 18 at Gulf Coast • Played a season high 31 minutes in a win at East Central High School • Played for Melanie Durio at Beau Chene • As a senior, averaged 17.4 points, 3.2 assists, and 2.4 steals per game for the Lady Gators • Led her team to a 20-11 record and the second round of the LHSAA playoffs as a senior • Selected honorable mention LWSA 4A All-State Team • Selected to play in the 2012 LHSCA All-Star Game • Originally signed with Northwest Florida State College after graduation Personal • Daughter of Wayne and Paula Gibson • Sister of Sharaven and Breona Gibson

Maleah Isaac, No. 24

Forward • 5-9 • Sophomore Philadelphia, Mississippi Choctaw Central High School Showed she’s not afraid to do the dirty work inside as a freshman.

Skilled interior passer and aggressive rebounder.

2013-2014 • Came off the bench to play in 23 games • Averaged 3.2 points and 1.7 rebounds per game • Played 10.3 minutes per game • Scored a season high 12 points and played a season high 22 minutes in a win over Hinds

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Lady Wolves Basketball High School • Played for Bill Smith at Choctaw Central • As a senior, averaged 12.2 points and 7.3 rebounds per game for the Lady Warriors • Led her team to a 26-8 record and the 3A State Semifinals as a senior • Selected All-District Personal • Daughter of Richard Isaac and Gwen Spira • Sister of Donavin Spira • Mother played basketball at Meridian Community College • Has competed all over the country in tribal basketball tournaments

Caroline Lumpkin, No. 23 Forward • 5-10 • Sophomore Carriere, Mississippi Pearl River Central High School

forward

A heady player who, when not injured, started every game at the power forward position as a freshman. A skilled passer who also can knock down shots on the perimeter, she is a natural trail

2013-2014 • Played in 24 games and drew 20 starts • Averaged 4.9 points and 3.2 rebounds per game • Played 19.3 minutes per game • Scored a season high 13 points and played a season high 28 minutes in a win over Pearl River • Pulled down five rebounds in a game eight times High School • Played for Kayla Inabinett at Pearl River Central • As a senior, averaged 18.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game for the Lady Blue Devils • Selected All-District and Offensive MVP of Region 8-5A Personal • Daughter of Adrian and Shannon Lumpkin • Sister of Sara Catherine Smith, Claire Lumpkin, and Laura Cate Lumpkin • Father played football at Pearl River Community College

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Kentija Tarleton, No. 20 Guard • 5-7 • Sophomore Port Gibson, Mississippi Port Gibson High School

Possibly the quickest and most athletic player on the team her freshman season. Made the most of her minutes off the bench.

2013-2014 • Played in 16 games and averaged 1.8 points per game • Scored a season high 10 points and played a season high 16 minutes in a win over Hinds. Also pulled down five rebounds in that game High School • Played for Harold Liggins at Port Gibson • As a senior, averaged 16.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.9 steals, and 1.1 assists per game for the Blue Wave • Led her team to a 23-4 record and a second round playoff appearance as a senior • Selected All-District Personal • Daughter of Kenneth Tarleton and Lorria Mays • Sister of Kennija Tarleton

Arnissayur Robinson, No. 33 Guard • 5-9 • Sophomore Raymond, Mississippi Raymond High School

A transfer from the University of Mobile. Was recruited by CoLin following her senior season at Raymond. A high-energy player who gets things done with hustle and heart. Goes by the nickname “Pooh.”

2013-2014 • Played for Billy Evans at the University of Mobile • Was a teammate of former Lady Wolf Laura Beth Wright • Helped lead the Lady Rams to a 23-9 record, a Southern States Athletic Conference Tournament Championship, and an appearance in the NAIA National Tournament High School • Played for Micheal Coleman at Raymond • As a senior, averaged 14.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game for the Lady Rangers • Led her team to a 28-2 record and the 4A state semifinals as a senior • Selected Honorable Mention All-State • Selected Second Team All-Metro by The Clarion Ledger • Selected All-District

Lady Wolves Basketball Personal • Daughter of James and Loretta Robinson • Sister of Shaun Robinson, Keyla Robinson, Keithfer Robinson, and Kasey Fleming • Brother Keithfer played basketball at Hinds Community College

• Selected All-District and District MVP • Selected for the 2014 Mississippi/Alabama All-Star Game Personal • Daughter of Lynn and Donna Allen • Sister of Will, Gill, Jake, and Kevin Allen

Toni Woods, No. 21

Alexis Collins, No. 15

A transfer from Angelina College, a community college in Lufkin, Texas.

A quick post and active rebounder who brings experience to the backline.

A true floor-general at the point guard position. Also capable as a scorer and has the ability to play on the wing as she excels at taking the ball to the rack.

Forward • 6-0 • Sophomore Lafayette, Louisiana Northside High School

2013-2014 • Played for Byron Coleman at Angelina College (Texas) • Part of a Lady Roadrunners team that qualified for the region tournament in the very competitive Region XIV High School • Played for Tarunye Kanonu at Northside • As a senior, averaged 15.2 points and 10.3 rebounds per game for the Lady Vikings • Led her team to 20-13 record and a second round playoff appearance as a senior • Selected All-District Personal • Daughter of Dwight Faulk and Anna Woods • Sister of Dylan Woods

Kelley Allen, No. 11

Forward • 5-11 • Freshman Brandon, Mississippi Puckett High School A long and athletic forward who was highly decorated in high school.

Possesses a strong outside shot that can help stretch a defense from the power forward position.

High School • Played for Holly Moncrief at Puckett • As a senior, averaged 22.4 points and 19.6 rebounds per game for the Lady Wolves • Led her team to a 26-6 record and a third round playoff appearance as a senior • Selected First Team All-Metro by The Clarion Ledger as a senior and Fourth Team as a junior

Guard • 5-6 • Freshman Jackson, Mississippi Forest Hill High School

High School • Played for Tangela Banks at Forest Hill • As a senior, averaged 18.8 points, 3.3 steals, 2.5 assists, and 1.7 rebounds per game for the Lady Patriots • Led her team to a 19-7 record and an appearance in the 6A South State Quarterfinals as a senior • Selected to The Clarion Ledger’s All-State Team • Selected First Team All-Metro by The Clarion Ledger as a senior and Third Team as a junior • Selected All-District and District MVP • Led her team to back-to-back 6A State championships as a sophomore and junior • As a junior, scored 16 points and was named the Most Valuable Player in the 6A State Championship. Helped Forest Hill to a 76-74 win over Southaven in four overtimes Personal • Daughter of Angie Collins • Sister of Precious Trevillon, Brittany Collins, and Tijuan Collins

Kristal Flowers, No. 40

Forward • 6-0 • Freshman Collins, Mississippi Collins High School Will be a banger in the paint.

Never shies away from contact.

Has already grown her game since arriving in Wesson.

High School • Played for Barbara McNair at Collins • As a senior, averaged 16.4 points and 10.3 points per game for the Lady Tigers • Led her team to a 11-5 record and an appearance in the 3A South State Semifinals as a senior 2014-2015 Athletic Media Guide | 47

Lady Wolves Basketball • Selected All-District and All-Region

Jamilah Sanders, No. 12 Guard • 5-7 • Freshman Canton, Mississippi Canton High School

Personal • Daughter of Larry and Jan Flowers • Sister of Jaylon Flowers

Combo guard who is capable of running the team at the point guard position. Open to coaching and consistent with hard effort.

Tenazhia Hinkson, No. 13

Guard/Forward • 5-9 • Freshman Pearl, Mississippi Pearl High School Aggressive perimeter player who handles the ball well and never passes up a chance to take it to the hole. Possesses quick hands on defense.

High School • Played for Lacey Kennedy at Pearl • As a senior, averaged 14.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.6 steals, and 1.5 assists per game for the Lady Pirates • Led her team to a 16-13 record and an appearance in the 5A North State Semifinals as a senior • Selected All-District and District MVP

High School • Played for Melissa Word at Canton • As a senior, averaged 9.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 4.7 steals per game for the Lady Tigers • Led her team to a 25-6 record and the 5A State Semifinals as a senior • As a junior, started for the 5A State Championship team • Selected Second Team All-Metro by The Clarion Ledger as a junior and senior Personal • Daughter of Tiffany Warren • Sister of Tanaya and Jamaya Redd

Personal • Daughter of Marlon and Arlinda Mosley • Sister of Marlon Mosley Jr.

Kybri Keyes, No. 32

Forward • 5-11 • Freshman Brandon, Mississippi Puckett High School A strong interior player who possesses a soft touch around the goal. Able to moves bodies on the inside when she rebounds with purpose.

High School • Played for Holly Moncrief at Puckett • As a senior, averaged 14.5 points and 15.6 rebounds per game for the Lady Wolves • Led her team to a 26-6 record and a third round playoff appearance as a senior • Selected Third Team All-Metro by The Clarion Ledger as a senior • Selected All-District Personal • Daughter of John Lee Page and Beverly Keyes • One of 10 siblings • Her brother, Billy Hamilton, plays baseball for the Cincinnati Reds and was a highly decorated three sport athlete at Taylorsville High.

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Patrice Banks Manager Jackson, Mississippi

Jessica Montgomery Student Trainer Silver Creek, Mississippi

Katelyn Roberts

Statistician Brookhaven, Mississippi

Lady Wolves Basketball Lady Wolves Coaching Records Since 1973

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Sophomore Terry Morris (2) will be looked upson to lead the Wolves in 2014-2015.

Young Wolves look for improvement

By Cliff Furr, Assistant Director of Sports Information

Moral victories are something that no coach cares for and Copiah-Lincoln head basketball coach Kenny Bizot is no exception. That being said, you couldn’t fault anyone associated with the Wolves basketball program for being encouraged by the results of the 2013-2014 season, 9-14 record withstanding, especially when you examine the adversity the team faced to get there.

On January 27, the Wolves took a home loss, 70-56, at the hands of Pearl River. The loss evened Co-Lin’s record to 8-8 with seven regular season games remaining. Co-Lin had nicely rebounded from a 0-3 start, helped in part by a fivegame winning streak that preceded the Pearl River game.

Things would change greatly after the Pearl River game as an off-court incident resulted in a season long suspension for six of the 11 players on the roster. In their next game Co-Lin was forced to take on a nationally ranked Gulf Coast with only five players dressed out. The Wolves lost valiantly in overtime, 78-76, to the Bulldogs in a game that no one in Wesson will soon forget. Co-Lin was able to add another player to their active roster from the practice floor and played the final six games of the season with only one substitute each night.

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the buzzer to East Central and Hinds and dropping a threepoint defeat at Pearl River, but Wolves did take a thrilling win, 75-73, over Meridian.

Of the 14 losses suffered by Co-Lin in 2013-2014, nine of them came by six points or less.

Morris to lead youthful backcourt Guard Terry Morris, one of only three sophomores on the roster, will be expected to be the leader of the backcourt in 2014-2015. Morris was primarily a point guard as a freshman and gained valuable experience in running Bizot’s set based offense. Morris can also score the ball and shoots it well from outside. His team will need him to do both of those things well as the young Wolves gain their footing early in the season.

A large group of freshmen guards bring a little bit of everything, except experience, to the 2014-2015 Wolves.

Darrius Kennedy and Donovan Rice are two newcomers who have both played the point guard position for high-level programs in high school, Jim Hill and Picayune respectively.

Dearius Griffin carried a large scoring load at Natchez High and can get hot from downtown. Josh Washington is a strong physical guard who has a college ready body. Shemar Williams is one of the best jumpers on the team and showed he can guard bigger or smaller players while at McComb High. Joe Shelby is older, wiser, and stronger than most of his teammates after

Wolves Basketball initially playing college football after graduating high school in 2010.

Lumpkins among athletic front line After a year in Wesson it has become apparent that Bizot favors athletic forwards who can do a little bit of everything as opposed to wide bodies that set down anchors in the paint.

His first signee who fits that mold, Jordan Lumpkins, returns for a sophomore season in which much will be expected from him. Lumpkins showed in 2013-2014 that he can mix it up in the paint and put unsuspecting opponents on a poster with a dunk. The southpaw New Orleans native brings a level of eagerness and is open to coaching in a way that sets a great example for his younger teammates.

Co-Lin has only one transfer on the roster, but it’s a big one, as sophomore Lucas Burris comes to Wesson after spending his freshman season at Mississippi College. Burris will surely be a crowd favorite as the always supportive West Lincoln faithful never fail to show up and cheer on one of their alums. Burris possesses wide shoulders and a workman like attitude in the post, two qualities needed by the team.

The freshman trio of Chris Williams, Terik Richardson, and JaDarius Haymer are the type of guys who impress you even in lay-up lines. All long and athletic, they’ll all get an opportunity to run the floor as Bizot rarely stops his team from pushing the ball. Donte’ Watson comes to Co-Lin after a highly decorated high school career in New Orleans and has impressed his teammates and coaches in the preseason with his skills. De’Archie Stewart, playing just a short drive from his roots in south Jackson, is the type of banger that every successful team needs. Tyler Turner has shown in the preseason that scoring won’t be a problem for him as a freshman, something the team will badly need as they seek to replace nearly all of the points per game from 2013-2014.

Reed comes home to coach Bizot didn’t only have to replace players in the offseason as his long time assistant, Justin Henley, exited Wesson after one season with the Wolves. Henley accepted the head coaching position at Petal High School after previously coaching with Bizot at Jackson Prep, University of Texas at Tyler, and CoLin. The bond for Bizot and Henley goes all the way back to when Henley suited up for Mississippi College while Bizot was an assistant coach.

Bizot made a popular hire in Wesson when he brought in a former Wolf, Jake Reed, to fill the position on his staff. Reed was a standout player for Co-Lin from 2010-2012, averaging 9.4 points and 3.1 rebounds per game and being selected for the MACJC All-Star game as a sophomore. Reed played two more seasons at William Carey after leaving Wesson and recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Health, P.E. and Recreation.

Reed has already been impressive with his leadership in the weight room. A lifter himself, the young coach has pushed the team and seen gains from each member.

Wolves at the next level As always there are a handful of former Wolves continuing their college careers at colleges and universities around the country.

Former Wolves Jay Case and Eric Smith will be teammates again this season as they both suit up for the Mississippi College Choctaws. Michael Vardaman, a MACJC All-Star last season, now plays at Fisk University (Nashville, Tenn.).

Former Co-Lin point guard Anthony Davis will suit up for the East Texas Baptist University Tigers this season.

Chris Miller, a Vicksburg High graduate who last played at Co-Lin in 2012, will be a member of the Alcorn State Braves this season. Former Co-Lin guard Joseph Cunningham will be a member of the William Carey Crusaders in 2014-2015.

Former Co-Lin big man Fred Fairman will play his senior season in 2014-2015 at Rust College after transferring from Wiley College (Texas). Michael Campbell, a high flyer who last played at Co-Lin in 2010, will suit up as a senior this season at College of Faith in West Memphis, Arkansas.

Former Wolf and Natchez High product Kelli Puckett is now playing for the Tougaloo Bulldogs after spending a few years in the military. He’ll be joined at Tougaloo by another player who once suited up for Co-Lin, Marshun McGee.

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Jordan Lumpkins is one of three sophomores on this year’s team.

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Wolves Basketball Former Co-Lin point guard Tadavius Williams is currently playing professional basketball in Bolivia. His teammate while at Co-Lin, All-State forward Greg “Spud” Truvillion, is now playing for a team in Italy after previously spending time in Argentina. They join a growing list of former Co-Lin players who have played international basketball of late. That list includes Rob Wallace (Romania), Lawanski Newsome (Mongolia), Jeremy Richardson (Italy), and Thomas Terrell (France).

MACJC best in the country last season The Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) had a historical season in 2013-2014 when the men’s basketball national championship tournament ended with the Jones Bobcats taking the title. A MACJC team had never won the national championship before then and with restrictions on how many out of state players can suit up on a roster, there were many who thought it would never happen.

Just to show you how deep the league was last season, consider this, Meridian, the only team Co-Lin beat after their roster was shortened, won a game late in the season at home over the eventual national champion Bobcats.

Co-Lin will begin the 2014-2015 season with their usual plate of non-division games against the likes of Delta, Holmes, Baton Rouge, and Delgado. The Wolves will also face tough early season competition at the Southwest tournament when they play Northwest and Southern-Shreveport.

One thing the Wolves can take solace in is that their 12 freshman roster won’t be the only youth filled squad in the MACJC. Jones returns more experienced players than anyone else in the conference, indicative of why they are a popular pick to be at the top of the league.

Bizot demands accountability and toughness Bizot enters his second season with a much firmer hold on what it takes to win night in and out in the MACJC.

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Daniel Fehrenbacher Student Assistant Brandon, Mississippi

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Coach Kenny Bizot begins his second year at the helm of the Wolves.

Always known as a player’s coach, he demands his teams defend, rebound, and play with effort above all else. His coaching style on defense is tied down to neither man nor zone, but whatever works best against the opponent that night. Offensively, he gives his players the ability to create while staying within an organized system. He’ll rarely pull a player from a game for missing a shot, but quickly will call for a sub when one of his men fails to show effort in rebounding.

Men, it’s the preferred inflection used by Coach Bizot when describing his team. He doesn’t call them boys, he calls them men. Treating them like men and holding them accountable on and off the court while showing caring and love, that’s how

Richard Kelly

Student Assistant Brookhaven, Mississippi

Jessica Montgomery Student Trainer Silver Creek, Mississippi

Wolves Basketball

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2014-2015 Co-Lin Wolves No. 1 2 3 5 11 12 15 21 22 24 30 33 34 42 44

Player Dearius Griffin Terry Morris Terik Richardson Donovan Rice Jordan Lumpkins Chris Williams Josh Washington Lucas Burris Shemar Williams Donte Watson Darius Kennedy Tyler Turner Jadarius Haymer De’Archie Stewart Joe Shelby

Head Coach: Kenny Bizot Assistant Coach: Jake Reed Head Athletic Trainer: Matt McClain, ATC

POS G G F G F F G F G F G F F F G

HT 6’2” 6’1” 6’6” 6’0” 6’4” 6’5” 6’3” 6’5” 6’2” 6’6” 6’0” 6’5” 6’4” 6’5” 6’2”

CL F S F F S F F S F F F F F F F

High School/Hometown Natchez/Natchez, MS Jim Hill/Jackson, MS Germantown/Madison, MS Picayune/Picayune, MS Brother Martin/New Orleans, LA Sebastopol /Sebastopol, MS Terry/Byram, MS West Lincoln/Brookhaven, MS McComb/McComb, MS Riverdale/New Orleans, LA Jim Hill/Jackson, MS Desoto Central/Jackson, MS Yazoo County/Vaughan, MS Provine/Jackson, MS Loyd Star/Brookhaven, MS

Student Trainer: Jessica Montgomery

Student Assistants: Tanner Allen, Daniel Fehrenbacher,

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Wolves Basketball Terry Morris, No. 2

Guard • 6-1, 160 lb. • Sophomore Jackson, Mississippi Jim Hill High School The most experienced returnee on the team. A combo guard who can play the point or the wing. Terrific outside shooter who will be counted on to carry a load of scoring.

2013-2014 • Played in 23 games and drew 10 starts • Averaged 7.2 points per game at the point guard position • Pulled down 2.1 rebounds per game • Averaged 2.3 assists per game • Played 26.7 minutes per game • Shot 70.7 percent from the free throw line • Scored a season high 16 against East Central • Grabbed six steals in a game against Southwest • Had five games where he dished out five or more assists • Twice grabbed a season high five rebounds • Played an astounding 45 minutes in an overtime game against Gulf Coast • Played a full 40 minutes, without getting a substitute, in each of the final three games of the season High School • Played for Stanford Speech at Jim Hill • As a senior, averaged 9.3 points, 3.1 assists, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.3 steals per game for the Tigers • As a junior, helped lead Jim Hill to a 24-11 record and the MHSAA 6A State Championship Personal • Son of Ann Magee • Brother of Kelly Magee

Jordan Lumpkins, No. 11

Forward • 6-4, 200 lb. • Sophomore New Orleans, Louisiana Brother Martin High School An athletic and skilled returnee who provides experience in the post. A capable perimeter shooter who plays above the rim. An excellent student who is a member of Phi Theta Kappa Academic Honor Society.

2013-2014 • Played in 16 games and drew 14 starts.

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• Scored a season high 21 points in 32 minutes against Jones • Pulled down nine rebounds in a win against Delgado, including six offensive boards High School • Played for Bill Gallagher at Brother Martin • As a senior, averaged 10.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game for the Crusaders • Led Brother Martin to a 28-7 record and the LHSAA 5A State Quarterfinals as a senior Personal • Son of Louis Lumpkins III and Kiana Lumpkins • Brother of London Lumpkins and Louis Lumpkins IV • His father played college basketball at Meridian Community College and Centenary College (Louisiana)

Lucas Burris, No. 21

Forward • 6-5, 225 lb. • Sophomore Brookhaven, Mississippi West Lincoln High School A transfer from Mississippi College.

Was recruited out of high school

by Co-Lin. Brings strength and experience to the post.

2013-2014 •Played for Don Lofton at Mississippi College.

•Was a teammate of former Wolf Jay Case at Mississippi College and West Lincoln.

High School • Played for Lane Young at West Lincoln • As a senior, averaged 11.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.2 blocks, and 1.1 steals per game for the Bears • Led West Lincoln to a 31-4 record and the 1A State Semifinals as a senior • Was instrumental in West Lincoln posting a combined record of 87-10, including two state semifinals appearances, during his final three years of eligibility • Selected All-District four times • Selected to the All-County Team by The Daily Leader Personal • Son of Tyrone Burris and Mandy Burris • Brother of Kolby Burris

Wolves Basketball Dearius Griffin, No. 1

Darius Kennedy, No. 30

A strong outside shooter and fundamental defender. Very open to being coached after receiving great instruction while in high school.

A combo guard who will see minutes on the wing and at the point. Has a soft shooting touch.

Guard • 6-2, 160 lb. • Freshman Natchez, Mississippi Natchez High School

High School • Played for Mike Martin at Natchez • As a senior, averaged 18.1 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game for the Bulldogs • Led Natchez to a 14-9 record as a senior.

• Selected All-District and District MVP • Selected to the All-Metro Team by The Natchez Democrat Personal • Son of George Jefferson and Christine Griffin • Brother of Christopher and Kearius Griffin

Guard • 6-0, 171 lb. • Freshman Jackson, Mississippi Jim Hill High School

High School • Played for Stanford Speech at Jim Hill • As a senior, averaged 8.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game for the Tigers • Led Jim Hill to an appearance in the 6A South State Tournament as a senior Personal • Son of Maurice and Tara Kennedy • Brother of Miya and Teya Kennedy

JaDarius Haymer, No. 34

Donovan Rice, No. 5

A high flyer and capable rebounder who has improved his all-around game since arriving in Wesson.

A point guard who has great verbal leadership skills. Plays hard and never lacks effort.

Forward • 6-4, 170 lb. • Freshman Vaughn, Mississippi Yazoo County High School

High School • Played for Antonio Magee at Yazoo County • As a senior, averaged 16.4 points and 5.6 rebounds per game for the Panthers • Selected for the 2013 MAC All-Star Game • Selected All-District • Listed as a Top 40 senior by The Clarion Ledger • Once shattered a backboard with a dunk during a game at South Delta. A video of the dunk has been viewed over 3,000 times on YouTube Personal • Son of Clearance Gowdy and Virgie Haymer • Brother of Keith and Shedrick Haymer

Guard • 6-0, 170 lb. • Freshman Picayune, Mississippi Picayune High School

High School • Played for Scott Stephens at Picayune • As a senior, averaged 16.4 points, 5.7 assists, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.0 steals per game for the Maroon Tide • Led Picayune to a 16-14 record and an appearance in the 5A South State Tournament as a senior • Selected All-District • Selected for the South Mississippi All-Star Showcase Personal • Son of Lena Burnett • Brother of D’Marcus Burnett, Charere Burnett, Dominick Burnett, Maudesa Burnett, Marlena Rice, and Donna Rice

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Wolves Basketball Terik Richardson, No. 3

De’Archie Stewart, No. 42

Brings length, size, and a consistent mid-range jumper. Has worked hard since arriving to add depth to his outside shot.

A physical post banger who runs the floor and never backs down from contact.

Forward • 6-6, 195 lb. • Freshman Madison, Mississippi Germantown High School

High School • Played for Spencer Gatlin at Germantown • As a senior, averaged 10.5 points and 5.4 rebounds per game for the Mavericks • Scored a season high 25 in a win over Wesson.

• Selected All-District • Selected as team MVP Personal • Son of Quincy and Terica Culberson • Brother of Taury Dixon

Forward • 6-5, 208 lb. • Freshman Jackson, Mississippi Provine High School

High School • Played for Otis Gaines at Provine • As a senior, averaged 6.5 points and 5.4 rebounds per game • Led Provine to a 22-7 record and an appearance in the 5A State Tournament Semifinals • Played at Lanier High before transferring to Provine as a senior Personal • Son of Eugene Stewart • Brother of Lamar Stewart, Latasha Stewart, Euseph Stewart, Laquanta Stewart-Jones, and Kawayne Gaskin

Joe Shelby, No. 44

Tyler Turner, No. 33

The elder statesman on the team, he initially went to Mississippi College and played football after high school.

Brings leadership, maturity, and toughness to a young team.

Possesses some of the most developed post skills on the team.

Played high level basketball in high school and can score in a variety of ways.

High School • Played for Gene Britt at Loyd Star • As a senior, averaged 8.7 points and 5.6 rebounds per game for the Hornets • In 2010, helped lead Loyd Star to a 24-6 record and a 2A State S Semifinal appearance as a senior • Honorable mention All-District • Honorable mention All-County • Was also a standout quarterback for the Loyd Star football team • A member of the Loyd Star Hall of Fame

High School • Played for Ron Wilson at Desoto Central • As a senior, averaged 10.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.6 steals per game for the Jaguars • Led Desoto Central to a 23-8 and an appearance in the 6A North State Tournament • Selected All-District • Selected for the Mid-South All-Star Game

Guard • 6-3, 210 lb. • Freshman Brookhaven, Mississippi Loyd Star High School

Personal • Son of Michael and Joyce Shelby • Brother of Jacqueline, Jasmine, and Jordan Shelby

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Forward • 6-5, 225 lb. • Freshman Jackson, Mississippi Desoto Central High School

Personal • Son of Seneca and Jetta Turner and Oneki Dafe • Brother of Jasen and Kiyoni Turner • Father played college basketball at Jackson State

Wolves Basketball Josh Washington, No. 15

Chris Williams, No. 12

Very strong for a freshman guard.

Defensive stopper who can be explosive with the ball.

One of the most athletic players on the team. Rebounds and gets a hand on everything around him.

Guard • 6-3, 185 lb. • Freshman Byram, Mississippi Terry High School

High School • Played for Michael Specks at Terry • As a senior, averaged 15.4 points per game for the Bulldogs • Led Terry to a 16-13 record as a senior • Selected All-District Personal • Roy Washington and Sharon Mahaffey • His mother played college basketball at Southern Miss • Has one brother, Jeremy, who played college basketball at Redlands Community College (Oklahoma)

Forward • 6-5, 180 lb. • Freshman Sebastopol, Mississippi Sebastopol High School

High School • Played for Greg McGarrity at Sebastopol.

• As a senior, averaged 15 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks per game for the Bobcats • Led Sebastopol to 21-6 record, including an 11-0 district record and the third round of the 1A State Tournament • Selected All-District • Selected team MVP Personal • Son of David Thomas and Felicia Williams • Brother of Desiree Thomas and Kenecia Flamon

Donte’ Watson, No. 24

Shemar Williams, No. 22

Comes to Co-Lin already equipped with the body size and skill set needed to compete in the MACJC. Should contribute immediately and needs to help carry a scoring load.

A jack of all trades who was the glue guy on a state championship team in high school. Willing to do whatever it takes to help his team win.

Forward • 6-6, 182 lb. • Freshman New Orleans, Louisiana Riverdale High School

High School • Played for Robert Mays at Riverdale • As a senior, averaged 20.1 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game for the Rebels • Selected All-District • Selected MVP of the Jefferson Parish vs. Orleans Parish All-Star Game Personal • Son of Don Taylor and Carmen Watson

Guard • 6-2, 178 lb. • Freshman McComb, Mississippi McComb High School

High School • Played for Hilton Harrell at McComb • As a senior, averaged 9.4 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.4 steals, and 1.4 assists for the Tigers • Led McComb to a 33-1 record and a 4A State Championship as a senior • Scored 18 points and pulled down 15 rebounds in a south state semifinal win over Moss Point • Also helped lead the Tigers to the 5A State Semifinals as a junior • Selected All-District Personal • Son of Shawn Williams and Cheryl Sibley • Brother of Tremaine Landrew

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Wolves Basketball Wolfpack Coaching Records Since 1967

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Year Record 1967-1968 14-7 1968-1969 10-13 1969-1970 20-5 1970-1971 13-10 1971-1972 24-6 1972-1973 25-3 1973-1974 26-2 1974-1975 10-14 1975-1976 18-16 1976-1977 15-11 1977-1978 12-11 1978-1979 8-14 1979-1980 19-9 1980-1981 12-13 1981-1982 13-14 1982-1983 27-7 1983-1984 20-8 1984-1985 24-6 1985-1986 33-4 1986-1987 22-9 1987-1988 33-2 1988-1989 23-8 1989-1990 19-10 1990-1991 6-18 1991-1992 18-9 1992-1993 16-11 1993-1994 16-10 1994-1995 19-7 1995-1996 15-15 1996-1997 22-7 1997-1998 13-12 1998-1999 25-7 1999-2000 23-7 2000-2001 23-8 2001-2002 7-15 2002-2003 10-15 2003-2004 10-13 2004-2005 21-9 2005-2006 16-9 2006-2007 16-9 2007-2008 20-8 2008-2009 15-14 2009-2010 6-17 2010-2011 10-11 2011-2012 9-14 2012-2013 4-19 2013-2014 9-14

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