Richard “Dell” Cannon, CCC head men’s basketball coach, has been selected by Mississippi
Valley State University’s (MVSU) Young Alumni to participate in their annual MVSU
40 Under 40 Campaign.
The initiative, which is in its second year, is designed to help fundraise for the
Young Alumni
Endowment Scholarship Fund, while recognizing trailblazing MVSU alumni.
According to the group’s official Facebook account, the MVSU Young Alumni is the MVSU
National Alumni Association’s first official affinity group. The organization strives
to enhance Mississippi Valley State University, the community, and supports the mission
of the institution and bridging the gap between generations.
Cannon is honored to be selected for the opportunity and shared his excitement.
“This is a proud moment for me as an MVSU alum, and I do not take it lightly. There are a lot of alumni who are very deserving of this opportunity. So, it is an honor to be chosen,” saidCannon.
The former basketball standout is not only a 2007 MVSU graduate but also a 2005 graduate of Coahoma Community College.
Cannon took the helm of the CCC men’s basketball program in June 2021, returning to his Mississippi Delta roots. Prior to this appointment, Cannon served as assistant men’s basketball coach at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, where he helped produce the 2017-2018 SWAC player of the year and Black College All-American Martaveous McKnight and several All-Region and All-conference selections.
Also in his career, he held the role of assistant men’s basketball coach at MVSU, where he helped guide the Delta Devils to two Southwestern Athletic Conference regular-season and tournament championships in 2008 and 2012.
Because of these career highlights, Cannon was afforded the coveted nod to participate in the MVSU Young Alumni-sponsored initiative.
The 40 Under 40 Campaign selects 40 individuals to fundraise at least $1,000 in the hopes of collectively raising $40,000 in scholarship funds for deserving MVSU students. Cannon shared that he has already raised $1,100 since the initiative began. He hopes to continue to raise more funds in support of his beloved alma mater.
“The overall goal for this scholarship is to take care of students who are in need, and we aim to make sure they get nothing but the best from Mississippi Valley State University,” shared Cannon.
To learn more about the MVSU 40 Under 40 Campaign, visit
fundraise.givesmart.com/vf/MVSYA/DellCanon.