Southern Miss’s basketball coach Jay Ladner suffers hear related medical emergnecy

USM head basketball coach Jay Ladner was hospitalized Tuesday morning in Hattiesburg after suffering a heart related medical emergency.

While he is expected to make a full recovery, the university announced that he will be stepping away from the team.

Golden Eagle Director of Athletics Jeremy McClain released a statement saying, “Our thoughts and prayers are with Jay and his family as he works to make a full recover. We will continue to support our coaches and student-athletes at the highest level while he is away from the team.”