This resolution recognizes the National Park College Nighthawks Men's Basketball Team for winning the 2024 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II Men's Basketball Championship. The team secured the title by defeating South Suburban College with a score of 84-79 on March 23, 2024. They achieved this victory after a successful tournament run, where they overcame several opponents, including Johnson County Community College and North Central Missouri College, ultimately finishing the season with an impressive 31-1 record.
The resolution also highlights the achievements of Coach Dillon Hargrove, who was named the NJCAA Division II Men's Basketball Coach of the Year, and sophomore center Taylor Harrell, who earned the tournament's Pin Ryan Most Valuable Player award. The Nighthawks made history during the 2023-2024 season by achieving their first national ranking and reaching the number one spot in the nation. The Senate of the Ninety-Fourth General Assembly of the State of Arkansas expresses its pride in the team's accomplishments and directs that a copy of the resolution be provided to Coach Hargrove.