Father-Son Coaching Legacy in Mississippi | Jackson News

Mississippi basketball mourns the loss of Kermit Davis Sr., a 91-year-old coaching legend who died surrounded by family. A standout player and later head coach at Mississippi State, he followed in his own father’s footsteps — both men earned SEC Coach of the Year honors in their first seasons leading their respective schools, 48 years apart. His son, Kermit Jr., called him his best friend and shared how his dad’s legacy extended beyond basketball — from leading his high school team to a state title to being the first player Babe McCarthy recruited to MSU, where he later helped recruit Bailey Howell. Davis’s impact was profound, shaping not just athletes but generations of coaches, including his own son, who learned more about life than basketball from him. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f56353678637ccf8