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Alabama A&M University men’s basketball will play Samford in an exhibition game at the Boutwell Auditorium in Birmingham, the school announced. The two teams will play in the Ballin in Boutwell on Monday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m. “This is an incredible opportunity for our men’s basketball program to participate in the Ballin at Boutwell […]
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Hampton University and North Carolina A&T have announced that the two historic institutions will square off in an in-conference matchup at the 2026 NBA HBCU Classic. The game will be a featured event during NBA All-Star 2026 festivities in Los Angeles. CAA Commissioner Joe D’Antonio expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration: “The CAA is excited to
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Chris Paul has been a major contributor to HBCU basketball since earning a degree from Winston-Salem State and starting the CP3 HBCU Classic. If his recent appearance on Jemele Hill’s Spolitics podcast is any indication, he may have more time to focus on the classic and family life. Winston-Salem-born and Lewisville-raised Paul, who attended Wake
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Mo Williams is in the process of making his mark as an HBCU men’s basketball coach, and now the Jackson native can add hall of famer to his list of achievements. Williams, a 13-year NBA vet who led Jackson State to the SWAC championship game this past March, is a part of the 2025 class
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The Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) men’s basketball team’s offseason continues with another substantial addition from the HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC). Dillard guard Bentravin Phillips is heading to play for the Gold Rush in their final Red River Athletic Conference season. He joins two-time HBCUAC Player of the Year Jamal Gibson, who flipped from the
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Hampton University recently celebrated a momentous occasion in its athletic history by unveiling a newly designed basketball court inside the legendary Convocation Center. This event marked not only a physical transformation of the playing surface but also symbolized a renewed spirit and commitment to excellence for the Hampton Pirates basketball program. Hampton University Athletics is
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Brian “Penny” Collins, the former head coach of the Tennessee State University. Tigers men’s basketball program, has resigned from his role to accept a coaching position in the NBA, a major milestone for HBCU basketball coaching careers. A Transformative Run at Tennessee State Collins led the Tigers for seven seasons, building a winning culture and
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Noah Farrakhan, a standout guard from Hampton University, has signed with the San Antonio Spurs for the 2025 NBA Summer League, joining a growing wave of HBCU athletes receiving professional basketball opportunities. The post Hampton University’s Noah Farrakhan Joins San Antonio Spurs NBA Summer League Roster appeared first on HBCU Buzz.
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July 1 marks the dawning of a new day in college sports While school is out for the summer and athletes and coaches are preparing to return to action, HBCU administrators are facing a new challenge. Schools can now officially offer financial compensation to athletes, with the settlement of the landmark House vs. NCAA court
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Another NBA draft has come and gone, and 60 young men heard their names called, beginning what they hope will be a successful professional journey. Unfortunately, none of those 60 came from an HBCU, and none have since Norfolk State big man Kyle O’Quinn was drafted by the New York Knicks in 2012. Why have
HBCU basketball players shutout once again in NBA Draft. Why is it happening? Read More »
