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Despite significant draft buzz, Tennessee State guard Aaron Nkrumah was not selected in the 2026 NBA Draft.
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Tennessee State's Aaron Nkrumah not selected in 2026 NBA DraftRandall Barnes ·
Gospel legend Fred Hammond is set to perform during 2026 Gulf Coast Classic weekend featuring Jackson State and Alabama A&M
Fred Hammond to perform at Gospel Explosion during 2026 Gulf Coast ChallengeRandall Barnes ·
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Former HBCU player acquitted of domestic violence chargesRandall Barnes ·
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Nike releases HBCU themed Ken Griffey Jr. sneakerRandall Barnes ·
Following a recent influx of shootings at HBCU homecomings, Texas Southern University has made some changes in preparation for events.
HBCU band gets huge feature in VogueKiya Wimbush-Robinson ·
The 2026 NBA draft begins tonight, and Aaron Nkrumah looks to be the first HBCU player drafted since Kyle O'Quinn in 2012.
Could Aaron Nkrumah get selected in the 2026 NBA Draft?Randall Barnes ·
Tennessee State University's long-anticipated HBCU hockey program could be in jeopardy due to financial struggles.
Long anticipated HBCU hockey program in jeopardyRandall Barnes ·
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Former HBCU star Terron Armstead to be inducted into Saints Hall of FameRandall Barnes ·
The Buffalo Bills have announced the signing of former HBCU running back turned UFL champion and United Bowl MVP Ian Wheeler.
Buffalo Bills sign UFL champion, United Bowl MVPRandall Barnes ·
A Howard University coach has been added to the group of players and coaches suspended for last Friday's fight with North Carolina Central.
Motown Records offers HBCU internshipKiya Wimbush-Robinson ·
Grambling State Athletics partners with Influxer to empower HBCU student-athletes in capitalizing on their NIL.
Urban One launches HBCU E-Sports league, 25 schools includedKiya Wimbush-Robinson ·
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Kendrick Perkins gets intriguing basketball and academic role at Jackson StateDavid Yapkowitz ·
Former Bethune-Cookman University basketball player Jakobi Heady is set to receive a tryout with the Orlando Magic.
HBCU grad gets NBA tryout with Orlando MagicRandall Barnes ·
Former New York Knicks guard JR Smith outside of Madison Square Garden (MSG).
Richard Jefferson hilariously exposes JR Smith's golf skillsRandall Barnes ·
Jackson councilman Kenneth Stokes is pushing for a new stadium for Jackson State football to make way for a long-standing priority.
Jury deadlocks in trial over death of HBCU studentKiya Wimbush-Robinson ·
Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design is the first HBCU to ever repoen after closure. Dr. D’Wayne Edwards speaks on how it happened.
HBCU partners with Nike for sneaker competitionKiya Wimbush-Robinson ·
New Delaware State head women's basketball coach Khadijah Rushdan has revealed her inaugural coaching staff.
Delaware State women's basketball staff revealedRandall Barnes ·
Howard University alumnus and former Chicago Bears RB Ian Wheeler wins United Bowl MVP as the Louisville Kings wins the UFL Bowl.
HBCU alumnus Ian Wheeler wins UFL Championship, named MVPRandall Barnes ·
Clark Atlanta University has relaunched its highly aclaimmed Music Education major after a 19 year hiatus, the university announced last week.
Eva Marcille reflects on HBCU success journey at Clark Atlanta UniversityKiya Wimbush-Robinson ·
Jackson councilman Kenneth Stokes is pushing for a new stadium for Jackson State football to make way for a long-standing priority.
Former HBCU football player killed in shootingKiya Wimbush-Robinson ·
Ted Cruz in front of Texas A&M football fans
Ted Cruz urges passage of 'Protect College Sports' act, warns HBCUs if it doesn'tRandall Barnes ·
Morehouse College sophomore running back Nicholas Woodford has transferred to Central Michigan following a stellar freshman season.
Central Michigan lands record setting former HBCU running backRandall Barnes ·
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