In Episode 8 of The Final Jumpshot, we welcome our first female guest, Merry Adams-Holden, a former standout for the Swifton Lady Pirates. Merry shares her inspiring journey from a 5'2" point guard to a dominant 5'10" post player, whose record-breaking scoring feats from the mid-to-late '80s still stand today.

In this episode of The Final Jumpshot, we sit down with Coach Danny Ebbs, a 2020 Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) Hall of Fame inductee, celebrated for his extraordinary contributions to Arkansas high school basketball. With a storied career coaching at schools like Blytheville, Parkdale, and Stephens, over 600 career wins, seven state championships and three Overall Championships, Ebbs shares insights on his lasting impact on student-athletes and the athletic community. Discover how his dedication and philosophy earned him a place in the prestigious AAA Hall of Fame.. Join host Marcus Carlton for an inspiring conversation about legacy, leadership, and the love of the game.

One of the most legendary Class B teams in Arkansas High School hoops history and the only Class B boys team to ever win the Overall championship in Arkansas. During the 1979 and 1980 seasons, The Parkdale Dragons and Ronald Claiborne tore thru every level of competition put in front of them, winning back to back state titles and one overall championship, and coming very close to upsetting the storied West Memphis Blue Devils in 1980.