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JSU basketball earns top SWAC Awards

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March 12, 2024

www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-03-12 22:16:42

SUMMARY: The SWAC year-end awards for men's basketball were handed out in Jackson State, with Ken Evans being named the SWAC Player of the Year and Jordan O'Neal earning Defensive Player of the Year. They both led in various statistical categories and played for Texas Southern in the quarterfinals. The Jackson State women's team also received awards, with head coach Tamika Reed being named Coach of the Year and Angel Jackson earning Defensive Player of the Year. Alcorn State's Jeremiah Kendle and Jesse Brown received honors as well. The SWAC tournament is set to begin, with Jackson State and Alcorn State teams ready to compete.

Both Jackson State men's and women's basketball teams took home major honors from the SWAC now that the regular season has concluded. JSU women's head coach Tomekia Reed is the Coach of the Year for the third year in a row and Jackson native Ken Evans Jr is the SWAC Player of the Year in men's basketball. Angel Jackson repeats as SWAC Defensive Player of the Year while Jordan O'Neal of the men's team also wins that honor.

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