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Freshman Anjanae Richardson called game as she hit a game-winning three-pointer to give Norfolk State a resounding 51-49 upset win over Drexel University. The newly arrived Spartan player delivered an exceptional performance, contributing 14 points and sinking 3 three-pointers after coming off the bench. Spartan Crystal White kicked off the game sinking a three-pointer on […]

Southern University men’s basketball team pulled a stunning 85-71 upset over UNLV to start the season. UNLV finished the season 19-13 last year (7-11 in Mountain West) and narrowly defeated Southern 66-56 last year. The Jaguars competed with Runnin’ Rebels last year and found a game plan that worked to dominate them this year. Southern […]

Coach Anthony Grant got off to the right start to start the Dayton basketball squad’s season. They got the 16-point win over SIU Edwardsville and hope to replicate the same performance against the Northwestern basketball team in the coming week. But, it did not come without a cost. Malachi Smith went down after just seven […]

The NIL legislation has completely reshaped the landscape of the Charlie Baker-led NCAA. It saw the rise of stars like Caleb Williams, Zach Edey, Caitlin Clark, and Angel Reese while getting them paid. But, not a lot of states have the same laws because of how hearings have gone on Capitol Hill. The main issue […]

As the 2023-24 women’s college basketball season approaches, UConn’s Paige Bueckers is charting a new course in her athletic journey. Following a debilitating ACL tear, the former Naismith Player of the Year is not just back in the game; she has transformed her off-court routine to prevent future injuries and enhance her performance. Bueckers’ new […]

In a dramatic start to their season, the No. 20 ranked Colorado women’s basketball team, under the leadership of coach JR Payne, earned a massive victory over the No. 1 ranked LSU Tigers with a score of 92-78. Deion Sanders, Colorado’s head football coach and a prominent figure in the sports community, was quick to […]

As UConn women’s basketball’s Paige Bueckers laces up for the upcoming NCAA season, the buzz in Storrs is undeniable. The star guard has overcome a tumultuous period marked by injuries, but now she’s back with a vengeance and some bold predictions for the 2023-24 season. A championship in sight At the forefront of Bueckers’ goals […]

Bowie State is set to kick off the season with the HBCU Tip-Off  Classic, happening from November 10-11, 2023 in  A.C. Jordan Arena. The HBCU recently debuted the newly renovated A.C. Jordan Arena courtesy of Kevin Durant and the Durant Family Foundation in late September. The Bulldogs struggled last season, finishing 7-22 on the year […]

The college basketball season is here, so we decided to look at the highest-paid head coaches in the sport. These men are amongst the elite in the sport, and they are paid handsomely because of their positive impact on their teams. Some of these coaches have been around for what seems like forever, while others […]

At UConn, anticipation is growing as college women’s basketball star Paige Bueckers, former national player of the year, gears up for a return that promises to eclipse her previous brilliance on the basketball court. The determination is not lost on UConn head coach Geno Auriemma. “Paige is a better basketball player now than she was […]

Facing an unprecedented rise in technical fouls, women’s college basketball is doubling down on sportsmanship for the 2023-24 season. The NCAA has seen technical fouls spike by 33%, from 606 to 830 in just one year. Head coaches saw a 77% increase in technicals, while fouls attributed to bench personnel skyrocketed by 193%, as reported […]

An anonymous donor has gifted Tuskegee University with new uniforms for all the institution’s athletic teams, per a statement by the HBCU. Golden Tigers athletic director Reginald Ruffin spoke about the kind gesture, saying, “We are honored and grateful for this gift to continue to support and give our student-athletes and coaches the best possible […]

UConn’s star guard Paige Bueckers is back on the hardwood after a grueling recovery from an ACL tear, and she’s got her eyes on the prize. “There’ll be no greater feeling than going through all that I’ve gone through,” Bueckers said, as reported by Alex Philippou of ESPN. “And winning that national championship is the […]

In an unprecedented move, the NCAA expedited a review of its women’s basketball tournament officiating following the highly criticized LSU-Iowa title game last season. LSU’s championship victory was overshadowed by what many have cited as refereeing errors that have since been confirmed by an independent review shared with The Associated Press, as reported by ESPN. […]

In a heartfelt gesture of remembrance and respect, UConn women’s basketball standout guard Paige Bueckers honored the late Gianna “Gigi” Bryant in a unique way during a recent practice session. As she gears up for an eagerly anticipated return to the court, Bueckers wore a shirt bearing a quote attributed to Gigi, “WHEN YOU THINK […]

Indiana basketball had a solid season in 2023 that saw them go to the NCAA Tournament as a #4 seed, but they did fall in the second round to #5 seed Miami Florida. This year, the Hoosiers are looking for another successful campaign, but they lost a lot of talent from last year’s squad. This […]

Bridgette Gordon made her coaching debut for the Florida A&M Rattlers against her alma mater Tennessee. Gordon was a legend for the Volunteers. Gordon was a key piece to Tennessee’s first NCAA Women’s Championship run in the 1987 season and a second championship in the 1989 season. She ranks in several historical categories for the […]

It feels like yesterday that UConn was cutting down the nets after the winning the national championship, but the new college basketball season is now here. Kansas basketball is a team that was hoping to cut down the nets last year as they entered the tournament as a #1 seed, but they fell victim to […]

After losing in the second round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament, Auburn basketball was looking to come back with a vengeance. However, Bruce Pearl and company were stopped in their tracks as Auburn basketball fell to Baylor in their first game of the season. With Baylor being ranked No. 20 in the country, Auburn basketball […]

Virginia Union & Winston-Salem State will be facing off during NBA All-Star weekend at the 2024 NBA HBCU Classic per a statement released by the NBA obtained by HBCU Pulse. The NBA HBCU Classic was started in 2022 to support HBCU basketball teams. The previous editions of the games featured a matchup between Howard & […]

Baylor knew they would be in a battle when they opened their season with a matchup against Auburn. But with a major boost from freshman Ja’Kobe Walter, Baylor basketball was able to get the job done. The Bears squeaked out an 88-82 victory over Auburn. In the victory, Walter scored 28 points and went a […]

In a homecoming of sorts for head coach Bridgette Gordon, FAMU fought valiantly against the eleventh-ranked Tennessee Volunteers. However, their upset bid was unsuccessful as they were beaten 93-64. Despite the loss, FAMU looked amazing on both ends of the court. They showed poise against a championship-caliber SEC team and showed defensive prowess that will […]

The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) and Van Wagner, a leading collegiate athletics marketing agency, have agreed to a new long-term term agreement, per a statement obtained by HBCU Pulse. Van Wagner is a prominent sports and media advertising company recognized for its involvement in Major League Baseball, courtside signage in the NBA and NCAA, […]

The Baylor basketball program opened their season against the Auburn Tigers in a nail-biting matchup. The 20th-ranked Bears beat the Tigers 88-82 off the leadership of freshman Ja’Kobe Walter. Walter had an incredible college basketball debut. Of course, social media is excited about his showing. X reacts to Ja’Kobe Walter’s dominant night in Baylor basketball […]

St. John’s basketball center Joel Soriano had an impressive second half in their 90-74 win over Stony Brook on Tuesday. Soriano gave credit to head coach Rick Pitino for motivating him at halftime, per FOX Sports’ John Fanta. Joel Soriano on scoring 16 points in the second half: “Coach Pitino said some things to me. […]

The Vanderbilt basketball program hasn’t been a national player in quite some time. The addition of North Carolina Tar Heels, Dallas Mavericks and Detroit Pistons legend Jerry Stackhouse in April of 2019 hasn’t changed the program’s standing just yet. According to the rumor mill, Stackhouse’s former NBA team the Detroit Pistons had interest in hiring […]

Giants are often slain during the madness of March. But, this was not the case for a James Madison basketball squad led by Terrence Edwards that had a lot to prove. Tom Izzo and the Michigan State basketball program were not just favored in this matchup but they were also one of the picks to […]

The Norfolk State Spartans women’s basketball team outlasted the William & Mary Tribe in a game that came down to the wire. The reigning MEAC champions likely weren’t expecting so much adversity in their first game, but they begin their season on a positive note. While the Spartans walked away with the slight victory, the […]

With star power ablaze, Iowa’s Caitlin Clark ignited the court with a remarkable 28-point and 10-assist performance, elevating the Iowa women’s basketball team to a commanding 102-46 victory against Fairleigh Dickinson in the season’s opening game on Nov. 6. Clark, the national player of the year, demonstrated her acclaimed talent by contributing 28 points and […]

In the world of college basketball, upsets can serve as a stark reminder that rankings are mere placeholders and not guarantees of victory. Such was the case when the No. 1 LSU women’s basketball team, fresh off a national championship and carrying the weight of preseason expectations, succumbed to a surprising 92-78 defeat at the […]

Illinois basketball fans didn’t see Sencire Harris take the court in Illinois’ season-opening win over Eastern Illinois. Harris’ absence wasn’t due to being injured or benched. Instead, Harris will redshirt the 2023-24 season; a move that coach Brad Underwood said was Harris’ decision, according to The Champaign Room. Harris played in all 33 Illinois basketball […]

The Kansas basketball team has rewarded longtime head coach Bill Self with a new contract that will make him the highest-paid coach in the sport, per Jeff Goodman of The Messenger. ‘BREAKING: Kansas’ Bill Self has signed a new amended 5-year rolling contract that makes him the highest-paid college basketball coach in the country, source […]

College basketball is finally back! To celebrate the madness, a premier matchup will be in the works as the Auburn Tigers battle it out on the hardwood with the 20th-ranked Baylor Bears. Join us for our college basketball odds series where our Auburn-Baylor prediction and pick will be revealed. A year ago, the Auburn Tigers […]

In a surprising turn of events, the No. 1 LSU women’s basketball team, reigning national champions and preseason favorites, opened their season with a disheartening 92-78 loss to the No. 20 ranked Colorado Buffaloes. The defeat has sparked a multitude of questions about what is most to blame for the Tigers’ underperformance. Here are three […]

In a gracious display of sportsmanship, Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal, an LSU alum, warmly congratulated the Colorado women’s basketball team after the Buffaloes clinched a surprise win over his alma mater. Despite LSU’s top rank and a star-studded lineup featuring Angel Reese and Hailey Van Lith, Colorado stole the show on Nov. 6 with a […]

While there are multiple blue blood programs that have legitimate claims to the throne this season in college basketball, there’s one team that stands above the rest: Duke basketball. With a combination of veteran, trustworthy experience and highly-regarded prospects, Duke has the perfect mix to go all the way in the 2023-2024 college basketball season. […]

In a candid reflection on LSU women’s basketball’s surprising 92-78 defeat to Colorado, coach Kim Mulkey disclosed that the outcome of the game itself wasn’t as unexpected as the manner in which her top-ranked Tigers played. The defending national champions, known for their resilience, seemed to falter against the Buffaloes’ strong approach in the season […]

College basketball fans are still waiting for the debut of Bronny James for USC basketball. The Trojans freshman and the eldest son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is still awaiting clearance to play for USC, but team head coach Andy Enfield is already showering the first-year guard and his family praises. “Bronny is […]

The USC Trojans men’s basketball team has some dudes. USC powered its way to a 82-69 victory over Kansas State Monday night in Las Vegas, even without their star freshman Bronny James on the floor. It was another freshman that impressed, as Isaiah Collier poured in 18 points for the Trojans. Boogie Ellis added 24 […]