From Lost Basketball Dreams to College Success Jairus Dean Finds a New Path at UA Little Rock

Although COVID-19 abruptly ended his chance to play college basketball, UA Little Rock senior Jairus Dean is preparing to graduate this fall - determined, grateful, and proud of how far he's come.

The Newport native graduated from Newport High School in 2021 after helping lead the Greyhounds to a trip to the state basketball tournament. Before the pandemic, Dean had received several college offers to continue his athletic career. But by graduation day, COVID-related eligibility rule changes caused those opportunities to disappear.

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