Methodist Athletics Hall of Fame
The aforementioned men's basketball team from 1996-97 becomes the second group of men's basketball players to be recognized. Under the direction of former MU Vice President and Director of Athletics Bob McEvoy, the Monarchs posted a school-record 22 wins that season en route to the NCAA Elite Eight. Jason Childers named the conference Player of the Year, was a First Team All-American as well as an all-district selection. He was joined on the all-conference first team by McNair and Tyrone Bennett, and McEvoy took home Coach of the Year honors.
