Bowie State President Mickey Burnim to be Inducted into CIAA Hall of Fame

Honorees to be Recognized on Feb. 19 During CIAA Basketball Tournament

MEDIA CONTACTS: Bri Funte, CIAA, bfunte@theciaa.com, 704-910-2133
Greg Goings, Bowie State University, ggoings@bowiestate.edu, 301-860-3574

(CHARLOTTE, N.C.) – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) will induct seven honorees into the 2016-17 John B. McLendon, Jr., Hall of Fame. A formal induction ceremony will be held at the Hall of Fame Breakfast on Friday, February 24 at 9:00 a.m. in the Charlotte Convention Center.

The CIAA will induct Dr. Mickey L. Burnim, President of Bowie State University; Lakisha Phifer-Patterson, former women's basketball student-athlete at Saint Paul's College; Dr. DeWayne Jeter, former Virginia State University quarterback; Derrick Johnson and Terry Davis, former basketball standouts at Virginia Union University; Richard Huntley, former Winston-Salem State University running back; and Stephen A. Smith, Winston-Salem State University alumni and CIAA supporter.

"We are pleased to honor this distinguished group of individuals whose talents and contributions to the CIAA and its member institutions have been locally and nationally recognizable and impactful," said Jacqie McWilliams, CIAA Commissioner.

The CIAA recognizes inductees for their excellence in the CIAA, significant contributions in the community, leadership in CIAA sports, and commitment to the conference mission. Each honoree is recommended by the CIAA Hall of Fame Committee, endorsed by the Management Council, and approved by the Board of Directors.

Friday morning's induction ceremony is one of many ancillary events surrounding the 2017 CIAA Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament that will be held in Charlotte, North Carolina, from February 21-25, 2017. Individual seats and tables of ten for the induction ceremony and celebration breakfast are now on sale and can be purchased using online registration or by mail via downloadable payment form.

Dr. Mickey L. Burnim | Bowie State University | Administrator
Dr. Mickey L. Burnim has dedicated over 30 years to higher education through CIAA member-institutions. Dr. Burnim started his journey at North Carolina Central University, a former CIAA member, where he served as Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (1986-1995). He spent 11 years as the Elizabeth City State University Chancellor (1995-2006) prior to his most recent tenure as the President of Bowie State University. Since being named BSU President in 2006, Dr. Burnim has been known for fulfilling his mission to enhance academic programs, assure fiscal integrity, and modernize facilities to provide state-of-the-art learning environments. He also serves on the CIAA Board of Directors, having completed two terms as Chairman of the Board (2011-2013). He leads as Chairman of the CIAA Finance/Budget Committee in addition to contributing as a member of the conference's Audit, Long Range Planning, and Membership Committees. Under his leadership, the Bulldogs have secured 10 CIAA Championship Titles, with bowling (5) claiming the most titles. Dr. Burnim currently serves on the Board of Directors for the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) after having completed a term as Chairman of the Board. He has also served on the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Presidents' Council for Division II and the Board of Directors for the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education.

LaKisha Phifer-Patterson | Saint Paul's College | Women's Basketball

LaKisha Phifer-Patterson is known as one of the greatest shot blockers in women's college basketball for her career at Saint Paul's College (1995-1999). Phifer-Patterson set the NCAA women's basketball career record for all divisions recording 533 blocks, an accolade that has only recently been surpassed by 4-year performances.

Dr. DeWayne Jeter | Virginia State University | Football

Dr. DeWayne Jeter was a 3-time All-CIAA quarterback led the Virginia State University Trojans team to a 7-2 and 6-3 season record as team captain his junior and senior years. In 1962, Jeter signed a professional football contract with the Dallas Texans of the American Football League, known today as the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. Jeter's performance at quarterback led the Doughboys to an undefeated season and a National Military Championship (1962). Committed to academics, Jeter went on to spend 30 years in education administration.

Derrick Johnson | Virginia Union University | Men's Basketball

Derrick Johnson was a four-year starter on the Virginia Union University men's basketball team, assisting the Panthers to three Conference Championship Titles (1992-94) and an NCAA Division II National Championship title in 1992. He was a 4-time First Team All-CIAA member, including Rookie of the Year in 1990, 2nd Team All-American (1992), First Team All-American (1994), and the USA Today Division II National Player of the Year (1994). He later spent tenures with professional teams in Brazil, Argentina, Poland, and Korea.

Terry Davis | Virginia Union University | Men's Basketball

Terry Davis played four years of collegiate men's basketball at Virginia Union University from 1985 to 1989 and was named the CIAA Most Outstanding Player in 1989. Davis played as a power forward and center for the Miami Heat, Dallas Mavericks, Washington Wizards, and Denver Nuggets during a 12-year career in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He later returned to his alma mater as an assistant men's basketball coach.

Richard Huntley | Winston-Salem State University | Football

Richard Huntley joined the Winston-Salem State University football team in 1992 and was a standout running back throughout both his collegiate and professional careers. Huntley ended his college career ranked second all-time in NCAA history with 6,286 yards rushing and as the CIAA's career scoring leader with 372 points on 62 touchdowns. In 1996, Huntley was drafted in the National Football League (NFL) the 117th overall pick with a fourth-round selection by the Atlanta Falcons. Over five years in the NFL, he spent time with the Pittsburgh Steelers (1998-00), Carolina Panthers (2001), Buffalo Bills (2002), and Detroit Lions (2002).

Stephen A. Smith | Winston-Salem State University | Supporter

Stephen A. Smith accepted a Winston-Salem State University scholarship to play basketball under legendary Head Coach Clarence "Big House" Gaines. Smith's collegiate athletic career was cut short due to injury, but his passion for WSSU continued. In 1991, he graduated from Winston-Salem State and began his journalism profession. Smith has earned a reputation as one of the most successful journalist/commentators of the modern era. In 2011, Smith returned to his alma mater to deliver the university's commencement address and again in 2016 to speak at a fundraising breakfast to raise money for men's basketball scholarships. Today Smith is Co-Host on ESPN2's First Take, an NBA analyst on SPORTSCENTER, and is the host of the Stephen A. Smith Show on SiriusXM's MadDog Sports Radio.

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