Insights On Two Iconic Southern Miss legends head the 2025 Induction Class for the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame.

The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame proudly announced the Induction Class of 2025 during a press conference held at the Museum on Tuesday.

Headlining the class are two Southern Miss icons: former head baseball coach Scott Berry and standout running back Derrick Nix.

The 2025 class includes eight inductees, comprising four football legends, two basketball stars, one baseball standout, and a notable golfer.

“Our selection committee has once again done an outstanding job of recognizing exceptional individuals for this class,” said Museum Executive Director Bill Blackwell in a statement. “Each inductee has made significant contributions to their sport and embodies the spirit of excellence that we honor. Their legacies will inspire future generations of athletes in Mississippi and beyond.”

The complete Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2025 has been announced and includes:

• Scott Berry – Head Baseball Coach at the University of Southern Mississippi for 14 seasons, guiding the team to nine NCAA tournament appearances.
• Derrick Nix – Former star running back at USM and long-time college coach, currently serving as the offensive coordinator and running backs coach at Auburn.
• Steve Freeman – Notable defensive back at Mississippi State and in the NFL, now a seasoned NFL official.
• Mike Justice – A veteran high school football coach with an impressive record of 297 wins and 98 losses over 35 years, including four state championships.
• Dexter McCluster – Ole Miss standout running back, receiver, and kick returner, who had an 8-season career in the NFL.
• Steve Rives – Successful high school and college basketball coach with over 700 career victories, renowned for his achievements at Jackson Prep and Delta State University.
• Robbie Webb – Golf professional at Canton Country Club and Deerfield, who has coached many junior golfers.
• Mo Williams – Current Head Basketball Coach at Jackson State University and Murrah High School graduate, who played at Alabama and enjoyed a 13-year career in the NBA.

These distinguished individuals will be formally inducted during the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Induction Weekend on August 1-2, 2025.