House Joint Resolution 375, sponsored by Representative Camper, honors PJ Haggerty, a redshirt sophomore guard for the University of Memphis Tigers, for being named the American Athletic Conference (AAC) Player of the Year. Haggerty is only the second player in the history of the Tigers to receive this prestigious award. He has had an outstanding season, leading the AAC in scoring with an average of 21.2 points per game, ranking fifth in NCAA Division I basketball, and contributing significantly to his team's success with impressive statistics in steals and assists.
The resolution acknowledges Haggerty's remarkable achievements, including his role in leading the Memphis Tigers to a 26-5 overall record and the AAC regular-season championship with a 16-2 mark. It expresses the General Assembly's pride in Haggerty's accomplishments and wishes him and his teammates success in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. The resolution concludes with a directive for an appropriate copy to be prepared for presentation.