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HBCU chooses to opt in to House settlement for athlete pay. What it means

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The HBCU University of Maryland Eastern Shore declared its intent to the NCAA and Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference to opt into the House v. NCAA settlement. While awaiting final approval of roster limits, UMES declared its intention to opt in. This would allow the university to compensate student-athletes directly and ensure a high standard of financial […]

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Benedict College hires longtime HBCU coach to lead men’s basketball program

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Following the departure of former head coach Artis Maddox, the Benedict Tigers have announced their new leader for the men’s basketball program. Longtime HBCU coach Dannton Jackson has been tabbed as Benedict College’s next men’s basketball coach, marking his first career NCAA head coaching job. “I’m truly blessed and excited to be here at Benedict

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HBCU women’s basketball team adds WNBA champion to coaching staff

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A longtime WNBA player and college assistant with a winning track record will join an HBCU coaching staff this season. Plenette Pierson, who played 15 seasons in the WNBA, was added to new Prairie View women’s basketball coach Tai Dillard’s staff last week. WNBA legend in the building!@3SSBGCircuit ⁰We had the honor of catching up

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UAPB leading scorer transfers to Bethune-Cookman

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After a breakout 2024-2025 campaign in his first season at Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Doctor Bradley is on the move to Daytona Beach, Florida. The junior guard announced his commitment to Bethune-Cookman, marking his fifth team in seven years. Raised in Guardena, California, Bradley’s collegiate career began at Cal State Fullerton where he played his first two

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Shaquille O’Neal Reps Alabama State University, Says He’s On Track to Become an HBCU Professor

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Shaquille O’Neal is no stranger to making headlines, but this time it wasn’t for a slam dunk or a viral TV moment—it was for repping Alabama State University and announcing his plans to become a college professor at an HBCU. During a May 8, 2025 episode of Inside the NBA, Shaq showed up on set

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Alabama A&M outlasted in WNIT first round matchup

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In a nail-biting contest that came down to the wire, the Chattanooga Mocs women’s basketball team secured a hard-fought 53-49 victory over the Alabama A&M Bulldogs in the opening round of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament on Saturday. Freshman Gianna Corbitt led the charge for the Mocs with a career-high 27 points and 11 rebounds,

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HBCU women’s basketball coach accepts job at Power 4 university

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Another HBCU women’s basketball coach will have a chance to prove themselves at the next level. Larry Vickers, who led Norfolk State to their most successful period as a Division I school, was named head women’s basketball coach at Auburn Sunday morning. “Throughout the search process, one name continually rose to the top – Larry

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Coppin State basketball picks up another HBCU postseason tournament win

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In a thrilling matchup at Cotterell Court, the Coppin State Eagles knocked off the Colgate Raiders in the first round of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament. The Eagles, who finished the regular season with an 18-14 record, secured a 58-48 victory over the Raiders, who boasted a 23-9 record. Coppin State, led by standout performances

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Norfolk State’s historic season ends in ‘unfortunate’ NCAA Tournament loss to Maryland

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COLLEGE PARK, Md. — The Norfolk State Spartans’ historic season ended in the NCAA Tournament’s Round of 64 in an 82-69 loss to Maryland on Saturday. Kierra Wheeler was the Spartans’ top scorer with 20 points on 62% shooting, adding seven rebounds and three blocks. Diamond Johnson led the Spartans with 18 points (16 points

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‘We got to get this money:’ HBCU basketball team achieved history in WNIT

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In a hard-fought battle during the first round of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament (WNIT), Texas Southern edged out Saint Mary’s 54-50 on Thursday night at H&PE Arena in Houston. The Tigers’ defensive tenacity and timely scoring secured the victory and advanced to the next round of postseason play. Texas Southern jumped out to an

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