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Jackson State’s Sonic Boom of the South receives $60,000 gift from former NBA player Monta Ellis

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October 26, 2020
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The Sonic Boom of the South received a $60,000 donation from Monta Ellis, former NBA shooting guard, nicknamed the “Mississippi Bullet.”

A Jackson native, Ellis spent 12 seasons in the NBA, which included playing for the Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers.

“I am always overjoyed and humbled when anyone donates to our students and program. This particular donation is unique because Monta Ellis and I grew up together in the same neighborhood,” said Dr. Roderick Little, director of bands.

Together, the young men attended Lanier High School in Jackson. There, Ellis was named a McDonald’s All-American and first-team Parade All-American. Little was on his way to becoming one of the youngest band directors in JSU history.

Wow. Tonight, the Boom is pleased to accept a $60,000.00 gift from NBA star and Jackson native, Monta Ellis! THANK YOU! #833 #LuvDaBoom pic.twitter.com/4fvESuuQKP

— Sonic Boom of the South (@SonicBoomOTS) October 25, 2020

In 2005, Ellis was selected 40th overall NBA draft pick by the Golden State Warriors. As a rookie, he “wet up the court” well before the “Splash Brothers” dripped on the scene.

Little and Ellis walked different paths, both being equally fruitful. However, they could have easily had unfavorable outcomes.

“We attended the same secondary schools that centered on indigence,” said Little, also an assistant professor of music.


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“One very fundamental fact that people may overlook is that stellar people come out of those environments and go on to be very successful outside and within their communities.”

Little and Ellis still share a mutual love and respect for one another. Recently, the two reconnected through Ashley Robinson, Vice President and Director of Athletics.

During the conversation, Ellis expressed his support for his classmate and the Boom. He then followed his sentiments with a philanthropic gift.

“Anybody from Jackson can tell you what the Sonic Boom means to our city. Growing up, kids either want to be a J-5 drum major or J-Sette. I believe in what Dr. Little is doing with the Boom, and I want to do whatever I can to keep making it stronger and give more students a chance to be part of that legacy and earn an education,” said Ellis, according to Sonic Boom media.

Courtesy: Jackson State University



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