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Norfolk State adds crosstown PWI rival to men’s basketball schedule

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Norfolk State has agreed to renew a rivalry with a cross-town program that goes back decades. The Spartans announced Tuesday afternoon that they have reached an agreement with Old Dominion of the Sun Belt Conference for a home and home series beginning this coming season. Crosstown rivalry: renewed https://t.co/3ucKlNVo2v#GoldStandard pic.twitter.com/MhMV9H4YXy — Norfolk State Men’s Basketball […]

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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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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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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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