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Morgan State wrestling has made a huge statement in recruiting, as they’ve landed one of the top wrestling talents in the nation in Anthony Ferrari. Ferrari, a nationally ranked wrestler and a former top 15 wrestling recruit, announced his commitment to the HBCU  on his social media after a most recent stint at Long Island […]

After using his experience to sell to teams why he would thrive if drafted into a rebuild, Shedeur Sanders brought up his experience in turning both Jackson State and Colorado into perennial championship contenders. “I don’t think Jackson State or Colorado had a winning history before I got there. It’s just another day in the […]

Michael Vick’s time at Norfolk State is set to be chronicled in a docuseries on BET, per a press release by BET Media Group on Thursday morning. The series is set to be produced by SMAC Entertainment, a company co-founded by HBCU alumnus and Super Bowl Champion Michael Strahan. The show will be executive produced […]

As Charlie Ward finalizes a deal to become the next head coach of Florida A&M University, pending approval by the Board of Trustees, former Houston Rockets coach Jeff Van Gundy weighed in on Ward’s impending hire. Ward served as an assistant coach on Van Gundy’s Rockets coaching staff following his retirement in 2004. Per comments […]

Florida A&M is nearing a deal with Charlie Ward to become the next head coach of the men’s basketball program, pending approval of the proposed coaching contract by the Florida A&M Board of Trustees. Ahead of the meeting, the terms of Ward’s proposed contract were released. According to the contract, Charlie Ward will receive the […]

Former University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff coach Dawn Thornton reacted to her former player Zaay Green being selected by the Washington Mystics in the 2025 WNBA Draft. Thornton recruited Green to UAPB, in which the WNBA draftee led the team to immense success. Thornton posted a heartfelt caption on her Instagram about Green being […]

Former Florida State legend Charlie Ward is set to be the latest Seminole leading a Florida A&M athletics program, as he is finalizing a deal to become the next basketball coach following the departure of Patrick Crarey II. News of mutual interest between Ward and Florida A&M was first broken by Scottay of Offscript TV […]

HBCU basketball fans left the WNBA Draft happy as they witnessed another former HBCU athlete hear their name called in the 2025 NBA Draft. Former UAPB star Zaay Green was selected with the 32nd pick in the draft by the Washington Mystics. Green’s journey to the WNBA is awe-inspiring and inspirational, given her triumph from […]

Former Florida A&M coach Patrick Crarey II released a statement following his exit from the institution. Crarey was hired by Grambling State following the departure of head coach Donte Jackson to Alabama A&M. He posted a statement on his social media, which read: “It’s been an honor to coach at Florida A&M University this past […]

Former North Carolina Central star Davius Richard is returning to his alma mater three seasons after leading them to a national championship. The former star quarterback has been hired as North Carolina Central’s quarterback’s coach, and he’s been on the job as the Eagles progress through Spring Practice. In a statement to CBS17, Richard discussed […]

Former HBCU and Alabama star Zaay Green is seeing her professional hoops dreams come true, as she’s been selected by the Washington Mystics with the 32nd pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft. The Duncanville, Texas native began her collegiate basketball journey at the University of Tennessee in 2018. As a member of the the Tennesee […]

Former Norfolk State star Kierra Wheeler is officially taking her talents to West Virginia. After speculation that she would follow her former coach Larry Vickers to Auburn, Wheeler is officially a Mountaineer and will look to make the most of her final season of eligibility. Wheeler announced her intentions to enter the transfer portal earlier […]

The blockbuster matchup between Michael Vick’s Norfolk State and DeSean Jackson’s Delaware State just received a huge update from Jackson at the Hornet’s Spring Game. Earlier this year, Jackson expressed interest in the game being played at Lincoln Memorial Field, home of the Philadelphia Eagles. What some assumed to be a passing mention in a […]

Following Delaware State’s Red & White game, head coach DeSean Jackson didn’t mince words when he said who won the game. “Oh man. ’cause obviously the offense won the game. I think it was like 21-16, right? I was asking the offense if they wanted to give the defense another shot at, you know, playing […]

LeBron James and the Lakers are gearing up for a crucial game against the Rockets, but NBA legend Isiah Thomas shifted the focus to a different topic during the NBA Gametime crew’s promotion of the matchup. In the video shown by NBA TV, LeBron James was warming up with his shirt off. Thomas, a former […]

Following the retirement of Freda-Freeman Jackson after 27 years with the program, Alabama State women’s basketball has found their new leader in Johnetta Hayes. The hire was announced on Friday afternoon via a statement by the athletics department. “I am deeply grateful to President Ross, Dr. Cable, and Dr. Lavalais for entrusting me with the […]

After a career spanning eight years, including roles on contending NBA teams, Kyle O’Quinn has officially retired from basketball. Although his time on the court has ended, his involvement in athletics is far from over. Without delay, O’Quinn is returning to his alma mater, Norfolk State University, as the executive director of athletic advancement. O’Quinn […]

As the 2024-2025 NBA season comes to an end, the Phoenix Suns are out of playoff contention in a year that can only be described as disappointing at best and disastrous at worst. In a league that strives for balance, with salary cap rules designed to prevent the formation of super-teams, the Suns went all […]

Add Morehouse College to the list of basketball programs that enter the offseason with a coaching shakeup, as head coach Doug Whittler and assistant head coach Terrell Polk are departing the institution. First reported by Black Sports Insiders’s Keisha J. Kelley, Morehouse College President David A. Thomas released a statement about their departure. “”We sincerely […]

The 2024-2025 college basketball season has just wrapped up, and the SWAC is already seeing coaching changes. Patrick Crarey is leaving Florida A&M to take over as the head coach at Grambling State. Crarey was first reported to be a candidate for the position by Liv Antilla, also known as LivForHoops, and ESPN’s Pete Thamel […]

As former Vice President Kamala Harris determines her next move following her defeat in the 2024 Presidential Election, he future could have an HBCU twist. Lisa Lerer, Tyler Pager, Shane Goldmacher, and Erica L. Green published an article in the New York Times titled “Sidelined and Still Processing Her Defeat, Harris Looks for a Way […]

Former Howard University star Blake Harper made headlines when he entered the transfer portal following the end of the season. Harper was one of the best HBCU players in the nation and he was sure to have his fair share of suitors when he put his name in the transfer portal. A questionable report from […]

Master P was appointed as President of Basketball Operations of the University of New Orleans in February, and he is already making an impact on the recruiting trail. The multitalented mogul, whose real name is Percy Miller, laid out his plans for the basketball program once he was appointed to the position. “As a kid […]

With Norfolk State’s Spring Scrimmage only a couple of weeks away, Michael Vick is hard at work preparing his Spartans for the Fall as he looks to bring a winning culture to the football program. On National Signing Day in February, Vick announced his first Norfolk State recruiting class featuring several talented high-school recruits and […]

New Alabama A&M head coach Donte Jackson was honest in his explanation of why he let Grambling State to coach Alabama A&M. Jackson found success with the Tigers, although his team struggled in the 2024 season. Per comments by the new Bulldog’s hoops coach in the Monday edition of the Ruston Daily Reader, he walked […]

Fort Valley State has been making moves to stay competitive in the SIAC following the departure of Shawn Gibbs to lead North Carolina A&T. Since Gibbs’s exit, the institution hired Marlon Watson, former Prairie View A&M defensive backs and special teams coach for Prairie View A&M University. Now with Watson in tow, he’s brought on […]

Jackson State won the 2024 Celebration Bowl only a few months ago, and they look poised to make a serious run at a repeat bid with the offseason moves that they’ve made. While they’re losing a few of their senior players, as stars such as Robert McDaniel look to get a shot in the NFL, […]

Shedeur Sanders is entering the 2025 NFL Draft as one of the most notable prospects due to his talent as well as his position as one of the stars of Colorado, one of the most high-profile football teams in recent memory. There’s been a lot of chatter about Shedeur Sanders’ draft stock, where he could […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown had a newsworthy interview on the Million Dollarz Worth of Game podcast, and his thoughts on the NBA agents model are sure to elicit conversation from NBA fans as well as players. While Brown didn’t speak against players having agents, he stressed that the agent would need to have some level of […]

The low enrollment of Black males in college has remained a concerning statistic for as long as I can remember. It often seems overlooked in serious discussions and is only mentioned when emphasizing the advantage black men in college have over black women in forming romantic relationships. When I began considering college options back in […]

As Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has reentered the news as the NBA Playoffs near, his sister Teniya Morant has made a huge move in the service of her own basketball career. Teniya Morant has elected to enter the transfer portal, leaving her HBCU Mississippi Valley State University. Morant posted a letter about her departure […]

The LeBron James vs. Steph Curry rivalry continues to uplift the NBA, as Thursday’s Lakers/Warriors matchup delivered a huge ratings number. According to TNT Sports, the Los Angeles vs. Golden State game averaged 2.5 million viewers, making it the second most-watched NBA telecast on cable this year outside of the Opening Night and Christmas games. […]

Delaware State University is experiencing an athletic surge with the hiring of former NFL star DeSean Jackson as head football coach and former MLB pro Pedro Swann as the new baseball coach. The moves signal a desire to be competitive, especially in the ever-changing college athletics landscape full of swift transfer portal moves and expanding […]

Earlier this season, HBCU star Christian Ings had a viral moment in Norfolk State’s win over Morgan State when he threw down a smooth windmill dunik that captivated the basketball world. Now, he can officially say that he is a slam dunk champion. TIME TO GO HOME 😭 @CollegeSLAM #GoldStandard🔰 pic.twitter.com/a2ZoxtCthl — Norfolk State Men’s […]

Following the departure of Larry Vickers to Auburn, Norfolk State has moved quickly to name the next leader of their women’s basketball program. It appears as if they’ve found the next leader of the women’s basketball program per a report by Liv Antilla, also known as LivForHoops, on her X account: Coppin State women’s basketball […]

Alabama A&M has made another splash hire, this time landing former Grambling State coach Donte Jackson as their next men’s head basketball coach. The news was first reported by HBCU Sports on Thursday morning with the institution hosting a press conference for their 11th head basketball coach on Thursday afternoon. Jackson is one of the […]

Grambling State head coach Mickey Joseph has extensive experience at the FCS and FBS level, and he’s made it plain the specific change that he would like to see in the NIL and transfer portal era of athletics. In comments to media capture by KTVE, Joseph spoke about his thoughts on losing student athletes to […]

Tennessee State alumnus and NBA player Robert Covington has become a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated per a post on his Instagram page on Tuesday. “Something I never was able to accomplish in college but finally made it happen,” Covington said in an Instagram post about his membership in the organization. “Proud to […]

Travis Hunter emerged as a star over the past three seasons due to his uncanny ability to play both wide receiver and defensive back. Starting his career at Jackson State and then transitioning to Colorado, Hunter emerged as one of the best players in the sport and eventually won the 2024 Heisman Trophy to verify […]