Searcy learning about adversity
There haven’t been many reasons for former Oxford High basketball standout Keith Searcy to crack a smile over the last 16 months since he left home for Lorman to play for Alcorn State.
Searcy, a sophomore guard on Alcorn State’s men’s basketball team, has found college basketball to be a little tougher than he was expecting when he signed to play for coach Larry Smith after his stellar career at OHS.
For a player that never experienced fewer than 20 wins each of his varsity seasons, the Braves 0-11 start to the 2010-11 season and 2-29 record his freshman year have given Searcy a new perspective on dealing with adversity. (January 6, 2011, Page 7)
BLOG: Rebels bash Braves, cruise to 100-62 victory
Led by Chris Warren’s 24 points, the Ole Miss men’s basketball team cruised to a 100-62 victory over the Alcorn State Braves at the C.M. “Tad” Smith Coliseum.
(more…) (December 30, 2010)
Rebels back at home against Alcorn State
A chance to fine tune some things gained in Cancun, Mexico and earn another win is what the Ole Miss Rebels hope to accomplish tonight against Alcorn State. Tipoff with the Braves at C.M. “Tad” Smith Coliseum is set for 7. The game can be seen locally on FoxSportsNet with David Neal handing the play-by-play and Barry Booker serving as color analyst. (December 30, 2010, Page 6A)
Searcy rehabbing, excited for sophomore season at ASU
Life in college took Keith Searcy some getting used to.
This past season, the former Oxford EAGLE Player of the Year learned what it was like to not be on a contender for the first time since he began playing organized basketball.
During his first season in Lorman, the Alcorn State Braves were just 2-29 (although, on a bright note, they were the only SWAC team to end their season with a win). (July 1, 2010, Page 6A)
Searcy answers rumors, excited for sophomore season at Alcorn State
Just got off the phone with former Oxford EAGLE Player of the Year and current Alcorn State Brave Keith Searcy.
The 6-foot-4 guard is currently in Oxford taking summer classes and rehabbing from bone spur surgery. (more…) (June 30, 2010)
