The Finalists for the Peggy Gillom Trophy for the 2024-25 season have been announced to crown the best women’s collegiate basketball player in the State of Mississippi. Peggy Gillom-Granderson is a former Ole Miss women’s basketball player, widely regarded as one of the greatest women’s basketball players to come from Mississippi. Between 1976-1980 Gillom set records for the Rebels with 2,486 points and 1,271 rebounds. Many of her records still stand to this day. She would later coach for the Rebels, WNBA’s Houston Comets and was the Head Coach for the Texas A&M Women’s Basketball program from 1998-2003. She was also an assistant coach for Team USA in 2000 Summer Olympics. After serving as associate Head Coach for the Rebels from 2003-2009 she retired and took on a job as a chaplain for the University, a role she continues to this day.
This year’s finalists were selected by a panel of media members from across the state and represent the state’s best basketball talent from Mississippi’s four-year colleges and universities. The winners will be announced in a special ceremony Monday night at the Pearl River River Resort.
(Peggy Gillom-Granderson is widely regarded as the greatest women’s basketball player to ever play at Ole Miss)
G Jerkaila Jordan 5’10 Mississippi State New Orleans, LA Previous School: Tulane
The Tulane transfer’s 2024-25 season at Mississippi State was nothing short of spectacular. As a senior guard for the Mississippi State Bulldogs, she showcased her exceptional skills and leadership on the court. Standing at 5’10”, Jordan’s presence was felt in every game she played.
Jordan’s leadership extended beyond her on-court performance. As a graduate student, she was a role model for her teammates, exemplifying dedication and hard work. Her contributions were recognized with several accolades, including being named to the All-SEC Second Team.
F Madison Scott 6’2 Ole Miss Forestville, MD
Scott averaged 11.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game. Her shooting accuracy was impressive, with a field goal percentage of 46.3%1. She consistently contributed to her team’s success, both offensively and defensively.
One of the highlights of Scott’s season was her performance against top-ranked teams. She played a crucial role in Ole Miss’s upset victory over No. 8 Kentucky, demonstrating her ability to rise to the occasion in high-pressure situations
G Taleah Dilworth 5’8 Jackson State St. Louis, MO Previous School: Kentucky State
Throughout the season, Dilworth averaged 16.3 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game. Her shooting accuracy was impressive, with a field goal percentage of 45.5%. She consistently delivered strong performances, contributing significantly to her team’s success. She was First Team All-SWAC for her accomplishments during the 2024-25 season.
(Above: Pearl River Resort the site for this year’s ceremony.)
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