Key Points
  • St. Thomas More won the Country Day Basketball Classic tournament without their head coach, Danny Broussard, who underwent open heart surgery earlier in the week.
  • Forward Chad Jones and guard Michael Mouton played crucial roles in the team's 51-49 victory against Karr in the championship game, with Jones earning tournament MVP honors.
  • Coach Broussard, who is expected to recover over a six-week period, urged the team to win the tournament for him, emphasizing that it was more than just a basketball game.
  • St. Thomas More completed a 4-0 run through the four-day, 12-team tournament, dedicating their victory to their ailing head coach.
  • The team faced a stern test in the championship game, rallying from a second-quarter deficit and ultimately securing the victory.
  • Karr coach Taurus Howard acknowledged St. Thomas More's strength and credited them for their performance in the tournament.