Mississippi
Here are Mississippi high school boys basketball standouts midway through the season
At the midway point in the 2023-24 high school basketball season, The Clarion-Ledger has looked at the top boys basketball players in the area with a little more than a month left in the regular season.
Down below, you can see players who have performed beyond expectations and have helped their respective schools so far this season.
Statistics were compiled from coaches’ submissions or found on MaxPreps.
Jordan Ben, Neshoba Central: Ben is averaging 24 points, which is leading in MHSAA Class 6A.
Troy Brown, Northeast Lauderdale: Brown is averaging 11.3 points, 12.7 rebounds and 2.8 steals.
Brewer Carruth, Parklane Academy: Carruth is averaging 20 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists.
Sam Funches, Germantown: Funches is averaging 18.3 points, 11 rebounds and 6.2 blocks.
Jamichael Green, South Delta: Green is averaging 19.7 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.9 assists while shooting 44% from the field.
Jaylen Haliburton, Brookhaven: Haliburton is averaging 18.1 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.9 steals while shooting 43% from the field.
Caleb Hearns, Coahoma County: Hearns is averaging 11.1 rebounds and 7.4 points.
Tamarion Hoover, Yazoo City: Hoover is averaging 16.8 points and 6.7 rebounds and is shooting 42.7% from the field.
Cayden Howell, Saltillo: Howell is averaging 21 points 6.4 rebounds and 4.6 assists.
John Hudson Word, Central Holmes Christian: Word is averaging 22.9 points and 1.9 rebounds.
Matt Krass, St. Patrick: Krass is averaging 27.2 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists.
Latreyveon Lowe, Collins: Lowe is averaging 14.4 points, 10.3 rebounds and 2.1 blocks.
Ashton Magee, Madison-Ridgeland Academy: Magee is averaging 15.7 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists while shooting 52% from the field.
Stephen McCollun Jr., Hattiesburg: McCullon is averaging 17.6 points, 2.2 steals and 1.5 rebounds.
Ayden McDeavitt, Tishomingo County: McDeavitt is averaging 18.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists while shooting 46% from the field.
Dorian McMillian, Pascagoula: McMillian is averaging 15.3 points and 4.3 rebounds.
Dallas Pounds, New Site: Pounds is averaging 23.3 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.3 steals.
Ty Ramsey, Belmont: Ramsey is averaging 22.4 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists.
Jay Rankin, Mendenhall: Rankin is averaging 8.5 points, 7.5 assists and 4.3 steals.
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Kendrick Simmons, Booneville: Simmons is averaging 18 points and seven rebounds.
Quey’sean Taylor, Moss Point: Taylor is averaging 15.4 points, nine rebounds and 1.9 assists.
Avery Thomas II, Terry: Thomas is averaging 15.9 points and 10.1 rebounds.
Michael Wallace, McLaurin: Wallace is averaging 25.3 points, 7.4 rebounds and 4.5 assists while shooting 44% from the field.
Mike Williams, Jackson Academy: Williams is averaging 20.4 points, 7.4 rebounds and 3.3 steals shooting 50% from the field.
Michael Chavez covers high school sports, among others, for the Clarion-Ledger. Email him at mchavez@gannett.com or reach out to him on X, formerly Twitter @MikeSChavez.
STARKVILLE — The 2026 MLB Draft has arrived, and Mississippi State baseball is expected to have players picked.
Ace Reese, MSU’s star third baseman for the last two seasons, is a projected first-round pick. Many of the Bulldogs’ signees in the 2026 recruiting class are also draft prospects. How the draft unfolds will determine if they make it to Mississippi State next season like Jack Bauer and Jacob Parker did.
The draft begins July 11 (noon, NBC/Peacock) in Philadelphia with Rounds 1-4. Rounds 5-20 are on July 12 (10:30 a.m., MLB.com).
The Clarion Ledger is keeping track of all the Mississippi State draft picks, including signees and transfers.
Mississippi State baseball players picked in 2026 MLB Draft
This section will be updated.
Mississippi State baseball signees picked in 2026 MLB Draft
This section will be updated.
Mississippi State baseball transfers picked in 2026 MLB Draft
This section will be updated.
When does the MLB draft start today?
The MLB draft begins July 11 at noon CT with Rounds 1-4. Rounds 5-20 are July 12 starting at 10:30 a.m. CT.
How to watch the 2026 MLB Draft
July 11
- Picks 1-10: NBC/Peacock
- Picks 11-40: MLB Network, MLB.com, MLB.TV, MLB+
- Picks 41-135: MLB.com, MLB.TV, MLB+
July 12
- Rounds 5-20: MLB.com, MLB.TV, MLB+
Where is the 2026 MLB Draft?
The 2026 MLB Draft is in Philadelphia at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
Sam Sklar is the Mississippi State beat reporter for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at ssklar@usatodayco.com and follow him on X @sklarsam_.
Odds of winning the Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favor
Odds of hitting the jackpot in Mega Millions or Powerball are around 1-in-292 million. Here are things that you’re more likely to land than big bucks.
The Mississippi Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at July 10, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mississippi Match 5 numbers from July 10 drawing
06-11-13-18-26
Check Mississippi Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 3 numbers from July 10 drawing
Midday: 8-0-9, FB: 3
Evening: 2-3-1, FB: 7
Check Cash 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 4 numbers from July 10 drawing
Midday: 9-0-5-0, FB: 3
Evening: 9-1-6-6, FB: 7
Check Cash 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from July 10 drawing
Midday: 01
Evening: 10
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Winnings of $599 or less can be claimed at any authorized Mississippi Lottery retailer.
Prizes between $600 and $99,999, may be claimed at the Mississippi Lottery Headquarters or by mail. Mississippi Lottery Winner Claim form, proper identification (ID) and the original ticket must be provided for all claims of $600 or more. If mailing, send required documentation to:
Mississippi Lottery Corporation
P.O. Box 321462
Flowood, MS
39232
If your prize is $100,000 or more, the claim must be made in person at the Mississippi Lottery headquarters. Please bring identification, such as a government-issued photo ID and a Social Security card to verify your identity. Winners of large prizes may also have the option of setting up electronic funds transfer (EFT) for direct deposits into a bank account.
Mississippi Lottery Headquarters
1080 River Oaks Drive, Bldg. B-100
Flowood, MS
39232
Mississippi Lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date. For detailed instructions and necessary forms, please visit the Mississippi Lottery claim page.
When are the Mississippi Lottery drawings held?
- Cash 3: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Cash 4: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Match 5: Daily at 9:30 p.m. CT.
- Cash Pop: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Mississippi editor. You can send feedback using this form.
JACKSON COUNTY, Ms. (WZTV) — The family of a Mississippi teenager whose body was found after he went missing Fourth of July weekend is now demanding answers.
On Friday, Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump , Rev. Al Sharpton and the family of Wells are holding a press conference to demand an investigation into the teen’s death.
Wells’ body was reportedly found Monday in the water near the end of Horn Island in Jackson County, Mississippi.
Rev. Sharpton opened the conference by stating there are too many unanswered questions to close the investigation into Wells’ death. He says Wells, who is Black, went on a boat with three white men, who returned with Wells’ phone and keys, but not Wells.
“We we’ve been told does not make sense,” Rev. Sharpton said. “There’s just too many questions where they should not be closing the investigation. This does not smell right.”
Attorney Crump leading an independent investigation into Wells’ death.
Investigators are asking anyone who was on or near Horn Island on July 4 to come forward, especially if they saw Wells, spoke with him, heard or saw any type of disturbance or have original photos or videos from the island.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department Criminal Investigations Division at 228-769-3065 during regular business hours or 228-769-3063 after hours.
This is a developing story. Check back as we continue to update this story.
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