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Former Simsboro High School guard Chilaydrien Newton’s collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.

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Grambling State Tigers Coach Donte’ Jackson (2024) | Grambling State Tigers

Grambling State Tigers Coach Donte’ Jackson (2024) | Grambling State Tigers

On March 12th, Simsboro High School Guard Chilaydrien Newton’s collegiate team the Grambling State Tigers were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 16 seed.

The Grambling State Tigers ended the regular season with a 20-14 record. They are paired against the Montana State Bobcats who are a 16 seed. The game will take place on Wednesday, March 20 in Dayton, Ohio.


Grambling State Tigers Coach Donte' Jackson (2024) | Grambling State Tigers

The table below shows other former Louisiana basketball players currently on rosters competing for the 2024 National Championship.

NameHometownCollege TeamSeed in tournament
Kyron GibsonAlexandriaDrake Bulldogs10
Izzy BesselmanBaton RougeLSU Lady Tigers3
Seth MaysBaton RougeMcNeese State Cowboys12
Wesley FieldsBaton RougeMcNeese State Cowboys12
Tyler RinggoldBaton RougeTexas A&M Aggies9
Tyrece RadfordBaton RougeTexas A&M Aggies9
JaMya Mingo-YoungBogalusaAuburn Tigers11
Mikaylah WilliamsBossier CityLSU Lady Tigers3
Tylan PopeFranklintonNevada Wolf Pack10
Dionjahe ThomasHoumaMcNeese State Cowboys12
Javon RuffinNew OrleansColorado Buffaloes10
Jourdan SmithNew OrleansGrambling State Tigers16
Kalil ThomasNew OrleansMorehead State Eagles14
Solomon WashingtonNew OrleansTexas A&M Aggies9
Tra'Michael MotonShreveportGrambling State Tigers16
Daniel OrtizShreveportUAB Blazers12
Chilaydrien NewtonSimsboroGrambling State Tigers16
Mimi CollinsSlidellNorth Carolina State Wolfpack3
Christian ColemanWinnsboroUAB Blazers12

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