The Louisiana Senate has passed a resolution to commend Mike McConathy for receiving the 2023 Mr. Basketball Award from the Louisiana Association of Basketball Coaches (LABC). This prestigious award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, skill, and commitment to basketball. McConathy, a Louisiana native, has made significant contributions to the sport, notably as a coach who built the basketball program at Bossier Parish Community College and later achieved remarkable success at Northwestern State University, where he became the state's all-time leader in coaching victories with 682 wins over a 23-year tenure.

The resolution highlights McConathy's numerous accomplishments, including leading his teams to three NCAA Tournaments and achieving memorable victories, such as the historic upset of Iowa in the NCAA tournament. His dedication to his players' academic success and character development is also acknowledged. The Senate expresses its heartfelt congratulations to McConathy for his exceptional coaching career and significant impact on the basketball community, and a copy of the resolution will be sent to him as a token of appreciation for his achievements.