Jessika Carter Selected As Finalist For 2024 Gillom Trophy
February 27, 2024 | Women's Basketball
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame announced on Tuesday that Mississippi State women's basketball graduate student center Jessika Carter was named one of three finalists for the 2024 Gillom Trophy.Â
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The Gillom Trophy is named after Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame inductee Peggie Gillom-Granderson and is awarded annually to the best female college basketball player in the state. Marquesha Davis of Ole Miss and Domonique Davis of Southern Miss joins Carter as a finalist.Â
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This year's recipient will be announced during a luncheon at the Golden Moon Casino at Pearl River Resort in Philadelphia on March 11. A now three-time finalist, Carter looks to join a list of Bulldog greats who have won the award since its inception in 2008.Â
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Mississippi State leads all in-state programs with nine winners over the 17 years of the award.Â
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Carter is currently posting a double-double this season with career-best averages in points, rebounds and minutes on 15.2 points, 10.4 rebounds and 1.9 blocks in 31.9 minutes per contest. She would be the first Bulldog since former recipient Teaira McCowan in 2018-19 to average a double-double and maintain a 10-plus rebound mark.Â
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The Waverly Hall, Ga. native has recorded 13 double-doubles this season - which surpasses her previous season-best total of 10 - and stands as one of six players in the SEC to reach the double-digit mark. Her 41 career double-doubles ranks third in program history and second among active conference players.Â
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Carter became one of three players in program history to eclipse 1,500 career points and 1,000 career rebounds this season. Her now 1,667 points rank seventh, while 1,075 rebounds and 233 blocks are both third in the program record books.Â
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She is converting on 53.3 percent from the field, which ranks second in the SEC. Her rebound average is fourth in the SEC and 22nd nationally, while her blocks are fifth, minutes are ninth and her points are 10th in the conference.
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ABOUT THE MISSISSIPPI SPORTS HALL OF FAME
The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame exists to promote, preserve and protect Mississippi's rich sports heritage for this and generations to come. The Museum serves as a destination for sports legends to live forever through interactive displays and exhibits where visitors can play, live and dream.
 The 501(c)(3) organization recognizes excellence in athletics and contributions to sports. For more information about the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum, visit www.MSFame.com or follow the organization on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mssportshofandmuseum or Twitter at www.twitter.com/mssportshof.
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The Gillom Trophy is named after Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame inductee Peggie Gillom-Granderson and is awarded annually to the best female college basketball player in the state. Marquesha Davis of Ole Miss and Domonique Davis of Southern Miss joins Carter as a finalist.Â
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This year's recipient will be announced during a luncheon at the Golden Moon Casino at Pearl River Resort in Philadelphia on March 11. A now three-time finalist, Carter looks to join a list of Bulldog greats who have won the award since its inception in 2008.Â
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Mississippi State leads all in-state programs with nine winners over the 17 years of the award.Â
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Carter is currently posting a double-double this season with career-best averages in points, rebounds and minutes on 15.2 points, 10.4 rebounds and 1.9 blocks in 31.9 minutes per contest. She would be the first Bulldog since former recipient Teaira McCowan in 2018-19 to average a double-double and maintain a 10-plus rebound mark.Â
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The Waverly Hall, Ga. native has recorded 13 double-doubles this season - which surpasses her previous season-best total of 10 - and stands as one of six players in the SEC to reach the double-digit mark. Her 41 career double-doubles ranks third in program history and second among active conference players.Â
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Carter became one of three players in program history to eclipse 1,500 career points and 1,000 career rebounds this season. Her now 1,667 points rank seventh, while 1,075 rebounds and 233 blocks are both third in the program record books.Â
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She is converting on 53.3 percent from the field, which ranks second in the SEC. Her rebound average is fourth in the SEC and 22nd nationally, while her blocks are fifth, minutes are ninth and her points are 10th in the conference.
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ABOUT THE MISSISSIPPI SPORTS HALL OF FAME
The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame exists to promote, preserve and protect Mississippi's rich sports heritage for this and generations to come. The Museum serves as a destination for sports legends to live forever through interactive displays and exhibits where visitors can play, live and dream.
 The 501(c)(3) organization recognizes excellence in athletics and contributions to sports. For more information about the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum, visit www.MSFame.com or follow the organization on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mssportshofandmuseum or Twitter at www.twitter.com/mssportshof.
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