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For the 12th time, the Hoops For Heroes program was once again a featured part of the 2023 OVC Basketball Championships.
The Hoops for Heroes initiative looks to honor veterans from Ohio Valley Conference schools that have served in the military. The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) of the OVC selects a representative and invites them to attend the OVC Basketball Championships. The veteran honored is either a current student, alumni, or a parent of an active duty military member.
The Hoops for Heroes Initiative is great vehicle to recognize those in the OVC community who sacrifice so much for our freedom.
Below is this year’s honored veterans:
Eastern Illinois: Jerry Groniger
Lindenwood: Brian Banules
Little Rock: Richard Lucas
Morehead State: Jack Keith
Southeast Missouri: Deonty Eastman
SIUE: Walter Chase Jr.
Southern Indiana: Jerry Blake
Tennessee State: Phillip 'Loren' Bailey
Tennessee Tech: Jamie Bryant
UT Martin: Roy Wiley
