Grant Maxey News

Jackson State forward Garrison Johnson leads the SWAC in scoring through four games this season.

Memphis senior guard Willie Kemp has had an eventful week so far. On Tuesday night, the Tigers played against No.

When: Today, 7 p.m. Where: North Texas Coliseum, Denton, Texas Airplay: None The absence of SWAC preseason player of the year Grant Maxey has caused Jackson State to search for another primary scorer.

Five stats, facts and people you need to know about the Tide's matchup with the Tigers.

When: Today, 7 p.m. Where: William R. Johnson Coliseum, Nacogdoches, Texas TV/Radio: None Not good news for Jackson State: SWAC preseason player of the year Grant Maxey may be out for the season as he is still bothered by an ankle that underwent arthroscopic surgery during the off-season. He played just three minutes against Alabama on ...

Montevallo's Ryan Westbrooks dives for a steal from Alabama's Anthony Brock in the first half of a Nov.

Alabama's men's basketball team will try to give Anthony Grant his first victory when the Crimson Tide plays Jackson State here tonight.

When: 7:30 p.m. today Where: Coleman Coliseum Records: UA ; JSU On the air: TV -- none; Radio -- WXFX-95.1 FM Tickets: $12 for adults; $8 for children 15 and under Probable starting lineups: JACKSON STATE -- G Rod Melvin 2.0 ppg., G Tyrone Hanson , 1.0 ppg., C Gertavin Blake , 0.0 ppg., F Grant Maxey , 11.0 ppg, G Garri son ...

The Jackson State men's basketball team has been voted the preseason favorite to win the SWAC for the third consecutive year.

Elliot Williams scored 19 points, Will Coleman finished with 16, and Memphis won its first game since John Calipari left, beating Jackson State 82-53 Friday night to give coach Josh Pastner a winning debut.

Jackson State held its final regular practice Thursday before hitting the road this afternoon for Saturday's game against Alabama A&M. Coach Rick Comegy kept the team together longer than normal at the end of practice with a few choice words.

Jackson State will be without outside linebacker Ryan Rich for the first 30 minutes when it faces Alabama A&M on Saturday.

The women's team will open the night's festivities against Big 10 foe Indiana, a team that was 21-11 last season and which advanced to the WNIT quarterfinals.

It's no secret, but it may just be plain embarrassing. Last year, the SWAC was the NCAA's worst division.

OUTLOOK: The Alabama State Hornets posted one of their best seasons in school history by claiming the SWAC regular season and Conference Tournament titles, while earning a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

The Jackson State men's basketball team will be without forward Grant Maxey, guard De'Suan Dixon and forward Davon Jones when it tips off against Millsaps tonight at 7:30 in its first exhibition game.

Starting left tackle Terrael Williams was called for a personal foul on the first play of Jackson State's second possession against Mississippi Valley State on Saturday.

Today, we begin our conference countdown. We'll work backward, from our No. 31 league to the top league in the nation.