Memorials, Sports - Tennessee State University Tigers, OVC champions -

This bill is a House Joint Resolution that formally honors and congratulates the Tennessee State University men's basketball team for winning the 2025-2026 Ohio Valley Conference Tournament and earning a berth in the 2026 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. The resolution acknowledges the team's achievements, including securing the No. 1 seed in the conference tournament for the first time in thirty years and achieving one of the program's most successful seasons in decades. It specifically recognizes key players Aaron Nkrumah, Travis Harper II, and Dante Harris, as well as head coach Nolan Smith, for their contributions to the team's success. The resolution also highlights Tennessee State's historical significance as a historically Black university and celebrates the character and excellence demonstrated by the student athletes.