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Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Former Independence High School guard Mario Andrews’ collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.

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Mario Andrews

Mario Andrews

Independence High School Center Mario Andrews’ collegiate team the Alabama State Hornets were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 16 seed.

The Alabama State Hornets ended the regular season with a 18-16 record. They are paired against the Saint Francis Red Flash who are a 16 seed. The game will take place on Tuesday, March 18 in Dayton, Ohio.

The table below shows other former Louisiana basketball players currently on rosters competing for the 2025 National Championship.

NameHometownCollege TeamSeed in tournament
Wes BongiorniBaton RougeDallas Baptist Patriots1
Izzy BesselmanBaton RougeLSU Lady Tigers3
Howard Gaskins Jr.Baton RougeMcNeese State Cowboys12
Mikaylah WilliamsBossier CityLSU Lady Tigers3
Joe CharlesCarencroMcNeese State Cowboys12
Mario AndrewsIndependenceAlabama State Hornets16
Jaden ShelvinLafayetteDallas Baptist Patriots1
Joseph TuglerMonroeHouston Cougars1
Solomon WashingtonNew OrleansTexas A&M Aggies4
Melo BainesNorfolkNorfolk State Spartans16
Jada RichardOpelousasLSU Lady Tigers3
Dylan JamesWinter HavenGeorgia Bulldogs9

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