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Anthony Boone enters his fifth season with Jackson State. A former starter at Ole Miss, Boone went to Murray State after spending one season on Rod Barnes' staff at his alma mater. Boone returned to Ole Miss to pursue his master's degree in mathematics, while volunteering his time to the basketball program as a graduate administrative aide. Boone graduated from Ole Miss in 1999 with a degree in chemical engineering. He also enjoyed a stellar playing career. From 1994-98 he played in 94 games, including 79 starts despite undergoing four knee surgeries. He posted career averages of 7.2 points and 4.8 rebounds. During his college career, Boone was a member of Rebel squads that posted a 62-50 record, won consecutive SEC Western Division titles and advanced to back-to-back NCAA Tournaments. As a freshman, Boone was named to the Knoxville News - Sentinel SEC All-Freshman Team. In ceremonies before the 1998 season finale, Boone had his number 41 retired, becoming only the second student-athlete in Ole Miss history to be so honored. He joined former Rebel quarterback Archie Manning with that distinction. A two-time selection to the SEC Academic Honor Roll, Boone was also named to the Academic All-America District VI Team in 1996 and was a member of the Rebel 3.0 Club. Following his senior season, Boone was one of seven finalists for the Chip Hilton Award, which is given annually by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame to a player who demonstrates personal character on and off the court. Off the court, Boone served as president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and M-Club. He was also inducted into the Ole Miss Hall Of Fame, which is the highest honor an Ole Miss student-athlete can achieve. A native of West Helena, Arkansas, and Boone was an all-state athlete and class salutatorian at Central High School. Boone is married to the former Jennifer Curry and they have a daughter named Rebecca. |
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