GREENEVILLE, Tenn. --- The Tusculum University men's basketball program will host the second annual "Play for Kell" Game this Saturday (Feb. 24) when the Pioneers face Coker University at Pioneer Arena.

The "Play for Kell" initiative honors the life of Ja'Kell Johnson, the daughter of Stanley and Twilla Johnson, the brother of Quamane Johnson and the niece of Tusculum head coach J.T. Burton.

Ja'Kell was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2018 and battled the disease valiantly for four years before passing away on June 26, 2021. Her long and brave battle with cancer sparked the social trend amongst the Pioneer basketball program, #FightForKell.

"This game is special to our family, our program, and our communities in Lebanon, Kentucky and in Greeneville, Tennessee," said Burton. "Ja'Kell will always remain in our hearts, and we are beyond appreciative of the love and support that is shown for her and the Johnson family."

There will be a reception in the Chalmers Conference Center, located in the Niswonger Student Commons on the Greeneville campus this Saturday beginning at 1 p.m. and is open to all those interested.