Mississippi SR99: Recognize legendary basketball Coach Steve Knight on career and 800th victory.

What the bill says

A resolution recognizing legendary basketball coach steve knight as he retires after a 44-year career as men's basketball coach at william carey university and his 800th career victory.

From the engrossed text:

A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING LEGENDARY BASKETBALL COACH STEVE KNIGHT AS HE RETIRES AFTER A 44-YEAR CAREER AS MEN'S BASKETBALL COACH AT WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY AND HIS 800TH CAREER VICTORY. WHEREAS, we join the basketball program at William Carey University in honoring the career and legacy of legendary Coach Steve Knight; and WHEREAS, after 44 seasons on the Carey bench, Mississippi's all-time winningest college basketball coach, Steve Knight, announced his retirement on March 19, 2026, bringing an end to a remarkable career that ranks amongst the best in college basketball history; and WHEREAS, Knight was named as the Crusader Basketball Head Coach in 1982, kicking off a career that most only dream of. In just his second season (1984), the Crusaders were Gulf Coast Athletic Conference Champions for the first time under his leadership. Knight's Crusaders won five more GCAC Championships in 1985, 1987, 1990, 1992, and 1997. During that span, Carey went to the NAIA National Tournament seven times; and *SS08/R1638* S. R. No. 99 ~ OFFICIAL ~ N1/2 26/SS08/R1638 PAGE 1 (rdd\kr) WHEREAS, in 1987, along with his duties as the head basketball coach, Knight was named as William Carey's Athletic Director. He served in that role for 30 years until 2016. During his tenure as Athletic Director, William Carey more than tripled the number of sport offerings from five …

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Sponsors

• DuPree, Johnny L. (D, 45) · primary sponsor
• Johnson, Chris (R, 44)
• Hartness, Don (R, 42)
• Fillingane, Joey (R, 41)

Latest actions

1. March 31, 2026: Adopted
2. March 30, 2026: Title Suff Do Be Adopted
3. March 24, 2026: Referred To Rules

Votes

• Adopted (March 31, 2026): 52 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SR99?

SR99 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Recognize legendary basketball Coach Steve Knight on career and 800th victory.

What does SR99 do?

In its own words: A resolution recognizing legendary basketball coach steve knight as he retires after a 44-year career as men's basketball coach at william carey university and his 800th career victory.

What is the status of SR99?

Passed both chambers as of March 31, 2026. Latest action: Adopted (March 31, 2026).

Who sponsored SR99?

DuPree, Johnny L. (D, 45), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SR99?

On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SR/SR0099.xml