JACKSON, Miss. -- Former Delta State University Lady Statesmen basketball great Debbie Brock will become the fourth Lady Statesmen basketball player, and the 14th overall inductee from Delta State, inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame, which announced its 2021 Class on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020. The date for the ceremony had not been determined at this point.
 
Brock, who was announced as an inductee into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame 2021 class last spring, joins the ranks of 14 other Delta State Statesmen or Lady Statesmen athletes, coaches, or administrators enshrined into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. She joins Gerald Glass (MBB/2013), Langston Rogers (Administration/2013), James "Mike" Kinnison (Baseball/2011), Troy Ricks (Basketball/Coach, 2007), Lloyd Clark (Basketball Coach/2006), Earl "Jack" Gregory (Football/2000), Lusia "Lucy" Harris (Women's Basketball/1990), Charles "Chuck" Thomas(Football/1975), Lily "Margaret" Wade (Basketball Coach/1974), E.B. Gene Chadwick (Football Coach/1973), Thurman "Blackie" Blacklidge (Men's Basketball, 1971), and Dave "Boo" Ferriss (AD/Baseball Coach, 1964).

"I think this is the highest award a Mississippi athlete can receive," Debbie Brock said following Tuesday's press conference. "It is such a humbling and thankful experience to be mentions with these guys that I am going in with. Look Eric Dampier, Lanny Watkins, and Lindsey Hunter, it's a super class and I am honored to be among them.  When you drive up see a picture of Brett Farve and Jerry Rice on the side of wall, you really get humbled because you because you know how great this place is."

 

Brock was a four-year starter at point guard for Delta State and helped lead Coach Wade's Lady Statesmen to an overall record of 120-9, including three consecutive AIAW National Championships (1975, 1976, 1977). Brock scored 903 career points (7.2 per game) and connected on 277 of 335 free throws (82.7 percent). She also made 313 of 668 field goal attempts (46.9 percent), dished out 474 assists, the 9th best mark in DSU history, and pulled down 343 career rebounds as well.
 
Brock excelled on both ends of the floor and was honored by her teammates as Delta State's Best Defensive Player all four years while also being considered as the best pressure player on the team. She was selected to the 1977 Hanes Underalls and the 1978 Kodak All-America teams. Brock started at guard and helped lead the West squad to victory in the 1977 Underalls All-America Classic in Washington. She also played in the 1978 Hanes All-America Classic in Greensboro, N.C., and the Women's All-America Classic in Philadelphia, Pa. 

"It was great playing with Lucy (Harris)," Brock added. "I always say she was the best center to ever play the game and I think she would still that today.  Coach Wade, it was an honor to play for her and be a part of the team, just a piece of the puzzle. It was Lucy, Ramona, Wanda, Cornelia and myself that just happened to be there (Delta State) at the same time. As a team, everyone had a position that was built for us and Coach Wade was able to take people and put them in the right place to mu a team out of us."
 
Although standing only 4 feet 11 inches tall and playing during an era of no three-point shots and a larger ball, Brock was considered one of the nation's best ball handlers. She had the rare ability to break the press off the dribble. When defenses collapsed on Lusia Harris in the post, Brock made them pay with her accuracy from the top of the key or setting up teammates to score. Those skills translated to a 22-point outburst in the 1977 AIAW title game against LSU, where she did not turn the ball over. She also scored 17 points and had five steals to help bring Delta State back from a 13-point deficit to a 61-60 semi-final win over Wayland Baptist in the 1976 AIAW national tournament.

Delta State retired her uniform number 22 following her senior season and she was inducted into the Delta State Sports Hall of Fame in 1988.
 
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame 2021 Inductees

Debbie Brock

• Started at point guard all four years at Delta State and helped lead Coach Wade's Lady Statesmen to an overall record of 120-9, including three straight AIAW National Championships (1975, 1976, 1977).
• Member of 1978 Kodak All-America team and 1977 Hanes Underalls All-America team.
• Started at guard and helped lead the West squad to victory in the 1977 Underalls All-America Classic in Washington.  Also played in the 1978 Hanes All-America Classic in Greensboro, N.C., and the Women's All-America Classic in Philadelphia, Pa.
• One of 12 athletes selected to tape Fiesta Bowl-NCAA drug commercials for 1976-77.
• When the NCAA recognized the AIAW greats at the 2013 Women's Final Four championship game in New Orleans, Debbie Brock was one of 12 former players recognized along with former head coaches and administrators.
• Following her senior season, Delta State retired her uniform number 22.
• Inducted into the Delta State Athletics Hall of Fame in 1988.
• Was selected Delta State's Best Defensive Player all four years and was considered the best pressure player on the team.
• Scored 22 points in the 1977 AIAW championship game against LSU and did not commit a turnover. She also scored 17 points and had five steals to help bring Delta State back from a 13-point deficit to a 61-60 semi-final win over Wayland Baptist in the 1976 AIAW national tournament.
• Scored 903 career points (7.2 per game), connected on 277 of 335 free throws (82.7 percent), made 313 of 668 field goal attempts (46.9 percent), was credited with 474 assists and pulled down 343 career rebounds.  

HIGH SCHOOL CAREER

• Outstanding high school performer at Forest Hill (Miss.) High School where she won Most Valuable Player honors during her junior and senior years.
• Voted Best Offensive Player in the 1974 Mississippi High School All-Star Game.
• Coached at Forest Hill by her father, J. N. Brock.

OTHER INDUCTEES:
Erick Dampier: Erick played high school basketball at Lawrence County in Monticello, MS where he led the team to two straight state championships. Highly recruited, Mississippi State won his services. In three years at State he led the team to an SEC Championship and an NCAA Final Four appearance under Coach Richard Williams. The Bulldogs made appearances in the post season each of his years in Starkville. Erick was the 10th player selected in the NBA draft and enjoyed a 16-year career in the league. During his career he played in Indianapolis, San Francisco, Dallas, Miami and Atlanta. Overall he played in 987 games, scored 7,309 points, grabbed over 7,000 rebounds and blocked 1,398 shots.

Lindsey Hunter: Jackson's Murrah High School won two State Championships while Lindsey Hunter teamed with James Robinson under the guidance of Hall of Fame Coach, Orsmond Jordan in the 1980's. Lindsey played one year at AlcornState under Davey Whitney before transferring to Jackson State. Hunter's game blossomed at JSU where he averaged over 20 PPG, dished out 440 assists and made 257 steals over his three years on Lynch Street. He won a SWAC Player of the Year honor and when he left he was the second all-time scorer in school history. A first round draft pick in 1993 Hunter played in the NBA for 17 seasons. He totaled 937 games, 7,956 points and handed out 2,506 assists. His teams made the playoffs in 12 of the 17 seasons. Since retiring as a player he has coached in the NBA as an interim Head Coach and as an assistant, been an assistant college coach and currently is the Head Coach at Mississippi Valley State University.

Terrence Metcalf: Clarksdale, Mississippi is where Terrence Metcalf grew up. In high school he played both on offense and defense. He was good enough to be rated as one of the top linemen in the country. He made several All-state and All-American teams and then chose to attend Ole Miss. He was a starter almost immediately with the Rebels going 8-4 and getting a bowl bid. Three games into his second season he suffered an ankle injury that ended the season but gave him a medical redshirt. He was named to All-Conference and All-American by several groups each year and was selected to the Senior Bowl. The Chicago Bears took Metcalf in the third round of the 2002 draft and he played for nine seasons, making one Super Bowl a 29-17 loss to the Colts. He has coached at several levels including time at the Community College level. He has been selected as a SEC Legend and to the Ole Miss Athletic Hall of Fame. His son D.K. Metcalf currently is in the NFL with Seattle.

Dave Randall: Born in Memphis, Dave Randall grew up in Tupelo, MS. He may be the most accomplished tennis player in Mississippi history. In high school he was a three-time state champion. He won a doubles title and two singles crowns. Twice he qualified for the Boys Nationals in Kalamazoo, MI. Collegiately he attended Ole Miss and became one of their first All-Americans and twice was named All-SEC. He captured three SEC titles in doubles and singles during his career. He led Ole Miss to the school's first NCAA Tournament bid. From 1988 to 1999 Randall played on the Association of Tennis Professionals Tour (ATP Tour). Over his career he had doubles wins over 30 top ranked players in the world. He became the first Mississippian to win a draw match at Wimbledon beating Russian Andrei Cherkasov in the opening round in 1993. Dave was a three-time winner of doubles titles and an eight-time finalist. He is currently the Head Tennis Professional at the River Hills Club in Jackson and is a member of the Ole Miss Athletic Hall of Fame and the Mississippi Tennis Hall of Fame.

Randy Watkins: Currently a teaching professional and course owner and manager, Randy Watkins has been involved in Mississippi golf since the 1970's. At the age of 15, he captured the 1977 National Junior Golf Championship. He attended Manhattan Academy for his high school and was a two-time All-American Prep Golfer. In 1979 he was a member of the PGA Junior Ryder Cup Team and was selected the PGA Junior Amateur that same year. While he played as a junior, he won 20 different tournaments. After turning down offers from some of the top golf programs in the country, Randy went to Ole Miss. Named a team MVP, by his junior year he was named Mississippi Golfer of the Year by the Clarion Ledger. His round of 65 in the Mississippi Intercollegiate remains one of the lowest rounds in school history. He was selected All-SEC and All-American and was Medalist in three tournaments his senior year. The Country Club of Jackson held Randy Watkins Day to honor him. He spent one season competing on the PGA Tour after qualifying at Q-School. His highest finish was 8th place at the Miller High Life Quad City Open. He owns and operates three clubs in the Jackson metro area and is very active supporting Junior Golf in this state.

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