Mississippi Christian University Athletics Hall of Fame

Don Lofton

Don Lofton

  • Class
    1978
  • Induction
    2024
  • Sport(s)
Mississippi College - 1974-1978
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (1978)
Master of Education - Physical Education (1983)

Graduate Assistant Coach - 1978-1980

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach - (1983-2001, 2006-2007, 2020-2022)
  • Served as Assistant Coach under Head Coach Doug Hines and long-time Head Coach, Mike Jones
  • Recognized by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) with the Merit Award for Outstanding Service - 1998-99
  • As the recruiting coordinator, the Choctaws made 5 straight appearances in the NCAA Tournament 

Head Men's Basketball Coach - (2002-2005, 2008-2018)
  • Compiled a career record of 220-173 (.560)
  • From 2003-2006, Lofton produced a 92-23 overall record
  • Won Two American Southwest Conference Championships - 2002-03, 2005-06
  • Made back-to-back appearances in the NCAA "Sweet Sixteen" round of the NCAA Tournament - 2004-05, 2005-06
  • Led the Choctaws to the 3rd most single-season wins in school history (24) - 2004-05

Coach Don Lofton retired after the 2023 season after a 39 year career at Mississippi College


















 
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