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Volume 2; Issue 7 April 2014 forever maroon & white with ew players earn the right to be called In the 1983 NBA Draft, the Washington Bullets legendary. MSU basketball great Jeff Malone selected him with the 10th pick of the first round. Fcertainly merits that distinction. Known for Malone made an immediate impact for the Bullets, his pure shooting stroke and his elite scoring ability, scoring 12.1 points a game in his first season and Malone quickly became one of the most accomplished landing a spot on the all-rookie team. Head Coach athletes in the history of Mississippi State. Malone would go on to play in two NBA All-Star After winning a state championship at Southwest games as a member of the Bullets and developed Rick Ray High School in Macon, Ga., Malone brought his a nice head-to-head rivalry with talents to Starkville for the 1979-80 season, and superstar . While Malone was in fans quickly knew he would be a star. Malone’s Washington, the Bullets and Bulls played 18 times Assistant Coaches breakout season came in his with Malone outscoring Jordan Wes Flanigan sophomore year, as he led the in seven of those contests. Bulldogs in scoring with 20.1 Former Bullet teammate Chris Hollender points a game. once said of George Brooks Malone would continue the Malone-Jordan rivalry that, to impress in his junior “Everybody has somebody campaign, as he paced MSU they cannot guard. Michael Basketball Operations once again with an 18.6 Jordan just couldn’t guard Jeff Adam Gordon scoring clip. The highlight of Malone. I was a guard the season for Mississippi playing alongside Malone, and State came on Jan. 27, 1982, Jeff just killed Jordan. Jordan Video Coordinator against Kentucky as Malone even wrote about it in his book.” helped anchor a stifling Malone was later traded to the Adam Bauman Bulldog defense in a 56-51 and greatly boosted upset victory at Humphrey his new team’s offense. He Coliseum. While every averaged 19.0 points per Graduate Manager Mississippi State fan knew about his great talents, game in his first three seasons in Utah, good for the Nick Lagroone Malone soon became a household name on the second-best mark on the star-studded Jazz. Malone national scene. also averaged 20-plus points an outing in postseason The 1982-83 season, Malone’s final year in play in his first two years in Utah. Strength Coach maroon and white, proved to be perhaps the greatest After his stint with the Jazz, he signed with the individual season in Bulldog basketball history. He and the later in his ichard kins R A became a nearly unstoppable scorer as he led the career before playing his final game in 1996. He SEC and was second nationally with 26.8 points per tallied over 17,000 points in his NBA career and shot Athletic Trainer outing. After setting school records for points in a a remarkable 87.1 percent from the line. season (777) and made field goals in a season (323) After being named to the 1981-1990 SEC All- Scott Johnson that still stand today, Malone was an easy choice for Decade team with greats like and 1982-83 SEC Player of the Year and as a first-team and succeeding against NBA All-American. greats throughout his professional career, Malone Following a stellar collegiate career, Malone’s has clearly cemented his legacy as an MSU playing days were far from over. basketball legend. the official newsletter of Mississippi State Basketball NEW LED DISPLAY BOARD COMING TO THE HUMP IN 2014-2015 Mississippi State is partnering with Daktronics, Inc., to The middle ring display provide an integrated LED high-definition -hung will measure 2 feet high by video display system for Humphrey Coliseum that will more than 66 feet wide. The be ready for the 2014-15 men’s and women’s basketball bottom ring display will measure seasons. 2 feet high by more than 62 feet The system includes four main video displays and wide. Both ring displays will feature 10 two ring displays suspended above the court to keep millimeter line spacing and provide additional fans informed and entertained throughout every event. statistics and other game information. They also provide The display is 50 percent larger than the board being options for sponsors to be highlighted throughout the replaced in Humphrey event or at select moments of the Coliseum. Construction is event. Spotlight slated to begin this summer. “Daktronics is proud to partner with “We are excited to Mississippi State on this project,” announce this partnership said Andrew Rice, Daktronics sales with Daktronics,” said Scott representative. “The state-of-the- Wetherbee, MSU Senior art technology being installed at Associate Athletic Director the Humphrey Coliseum will greatly for External Affairs. “Our goal enhance their fan experience.” is to continually improve the The installation includes fan experience here at Mississippi State. With the new Daktronics powerful, industry Show Control System technology, the high definition LED video board will which provides a combination of display control enhance our fan experience to all who visit Humphrey software, world-class video processing, data integration Coliseum.” and playback hardware in one user-friendly production Colin Borchert The four main video displays of the center-hung will solution. Sr. F feature tight 6 millimeter line spacing and measure The installation includes eight locker room clocks, Phoenix, Ariz more than 8 feet high by 15.5 feet wide. The display will three main shot clocks, three auxiliary shot clocks, three Q: How has it been to play incorporate excellent contrast for crisp, clear imagery light strips and four standard fixed-digit scoreboards to for Coach Ray? while providing wide angle visibility to ensure every seat with every aspect of operating a basketball game. A: He has a good coaching has a great view. style. I have enjoyed the passionate atmosphere he has brought. He really wants this Compliance Update program to succeed. Question of the Month Social MEdia Center June 2009 Q: What will you take away Q: What do athletic scholarships pay from your two years at MSU? for? Post of the Month Tweets of the Month A: We’ve went through a lot Athletic scholarships may be full during my two years, but it’s scholarships or partial scholarships, great knowing that I could depending on the sport and the discretion have helped in the building of of the coaching staff. Some sports, like this program. football, basketball and volleyball, are head count sports where each student-athlete Q:What will be your favorite is on a full athletic scholarship that pays memory of MSU? for tuition, fees, books, room & board. A: The Ole Miss win in 2013. Some sports, such as baseball, track, and We fought hard throughout the soccer, are equivalency sports, meaning entire game, because it meant that a coaching staff is limited to a specified a lot to us to win. We finally number of scholarships (such as 11.7 came together as a team in baseball) to divide among the roster. and fought hard. It helped us Therefore, different student-athletes receive realize our potential. different scholarship amounts varying from a book scholarship to a full scholarship. Click here for the Monthly Archives Click here for MSU Compliance Home Page

@HailStateMBK HailStateMBK HailState.com the official newsletter of Mississippi State Basketball Coaches Corner WOFFORD COLLEGE This month in our coaches Young and company have had it rolling since, and corner, we are take a look at a have now been to smaller school who is doing big the the postseason Mike Young Profile Overall HC Record: 176-164 (99-54 last 5yrs) things in . Wofford four of the last five Coaching Honors: College, in Spartanburg, S.C., is a small seasons, including 2010 SoCon Coach of the Year 2010 Hugh Durham National coach of the Year liberal arts college of just under 1,600 students. three NCAA Assistant Coaching Stops: 1989-2002 Wofford Head Coach Mike Young, who Tournaments. 1988-1989 Radford just completed his 25th season We take an in 1986-1988 Emory & Henry at Wofford, 12th as head coach, depth look at of Camps has seen the program go from the two of their series that has multiple counters, some Division II to Division I in 1998. of which are diagrammed below. In 2009 the Terriers Slice Series Team Camp recorded their first winning une th th season, and in 2009–10, Young J 6 -7 continued to build on this success, leading the Terriers to both the Southern Conference regular season and ndividual amp I C tournament championships, which earned Wofford its June 9th-12th first bid to the NCAA tournament. Base Upscreen Series Skills Camp Handoff to Wing Handoff to PG July 28th-31st

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Click here for video of the the play Click here for video of the the play If you want to be added to our Bulldog Banter Newsletter email list, please send a message that includes your email address to [email protected]. The newsletter is also accessible on the Hailstate.com. Click on Sports, Men’s Basketball, and scroll the right side of the page for the Bulldog Banter Newsletter link. the official newsletter of Mississippi State Basketball CUNNINGHAM NAMED TO SEC COMMUNITY SERVICE TEAM For the second year in a row, Columbus-native Tyson various church camps and programs. Cunningham has been named to the SEC Community “It’s a calling, and something I really enjoy,” Cunningham Service Team. said of his volunteer work. “It’s a chance to give back.” The senior Bulldog volunteered his time with The Columbus native appeared in 74 the “Kids With Character” Basketball Camp at games during his four seasons with Mississippi Columbus High School and he also works State, while starting for the Maroon and White with ManHood Camp, which is designed for four times. During his career at MSU he young boys to teach them to grow up and be averaged 1.8 , while hauling in real men with character and high standards. 1.3 rebounds per contest. Cunningham also is an active participant 13 other members were selected from around with the Lace-Up Program, a club designed the Southeastern Conference, Cunningham for middle school kids that is centered toward and Kikko Haydar of Arkansas were the only academics over two players to appear on the list in back-to- the summer and exposing the students to back seasons. The senior also earned a spot different educational opportunities as well as on the SEC All-Academic Honor Roll after his enrichment activities. sophomore season. In addition, he is also an active member of the Big Cunningham will earn a degree in Music with a Brother program and serves as a volunteer chaperon at concentration in voice this May from MSU. MEn’s Basketball Camp Line-up Men’s Basketball Camp line-up starts on June 6-7 will be July 28th-31st, which is primarily set up to be a with the High School Team Camp and is followed by the shooting and skills camp. For more information and to Individual Camp June 9-12. During the Individual Camp, sign up for Men’s Basketball Camps follow the links below campers will have the opportunity to learn and develop or call the Men’s Basketball Office at (662) 325-3800. skills guided by MSU coaching & support staff. They June 6-7 Team Camp Brochure will also participate in competitive events and games throughout the camp. The last camp of the summer June 9-12 & July 28-31 Camp Brochure

May 5: Hattiesburg, Miss. (11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.) Biloxi, Miss. (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)

May 6: Vicksburg, Miss. (11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.) Greenwood, Miss. (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)

May 7: Huntsville, Ala. (11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.) Memphis, Tenn. (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)

May 8: Philadelphia, Miss. (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.) For more information click here!