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Red carpet season is upon us, and we can’t wait to see who shows up and shows out at The Root 100 gala. But if getting dressed up feels more like a punishment, you might want to rethink the kinds of shoes you’re wearing. These days, sneakers aren’t just for the gym. In fact, they’re […]
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The modern NBA gets talent from everywhere. Doncic and Jokic are products of Europe’s best youth programs. Jalen Green and Scoot Henderson are successful grads of the NBA’s G League Ignite. And Lebron James was drafted straight out of high school. Years ago, HCBU’s (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) were also a significant provider of
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In preparation for the start of the NBA G-League season, they held their 24th annual draft, seeing two former HBCU players hear their names called. With the sixth overall selection, former Tennessee State all-conference forward Christian Brown was picked up by the Sioux Falls Skyforce (G-League affiliate of the Miami Heat). Brown played three seasons
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LeBron James and his son Bronny James made history Tuesday night when they became the first father and son to play together in the NBA. They helped power the Los Angeles Lakers to a 110-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Truthfully, LeBron helped them get the win with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.…
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A WNBA veteran of 16 seasons is bringing her knowledge of the game and work ethic to an HBCU women’s basketball program. Long-time WNBA forward Candice Dupree comes to Tennessee State University following two years with the San Antonio Spurs player development staff ready to help the Tigers, picked 10th in the Ohio Valley Conference’s
In order to appreciate where you’re going, it’s sometimes helpful to look back at where you’ve been. With the recently released Netflix series “Starting 5″ currently climbing the trending charts and earlier phenomenon of the 2024 Olympics that took over in the summertime, this sentiment undoubtedly rings true for the… Read more…
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As LeBron James and his son, LeBron “Bronny” James, Jr., embark on their history-making season as the first father/son duo to play together in the NBA, the four-time NBA champion is reflecting on how they almost didn’t have this moment. Read more…
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Norfolk State finished the 2023-24 regular season with a 13-1 MEAC record and won the conference tournament to earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament. But despite returning All-MEAC guard Kierra Wheeler and conference player of the year Diamond Johnson to a team that won 27 games, the Spartans were not identified as the clear
Filmmaker and Morehouse College graduate Spike Lee is set to receive a prestigious honor that celebrates his unwavering devotion to the New York Knicks. On Oct. 13, 2024, Lee will be officially inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame’s James F. Goldstein SuperFan Gallery. Alongside Lee, other celebrated fans, including actor Billy Crystal, Philadelphia
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Southwestern Athletic Conference announced its 2024-25 Men’s Basketball Predicted Order of Finish and Preseason All-SWAC teams and individual award winners during the league’s media day event on Friday morning. The all-conference honors and preseason poll were voted on by the league’s head coaches and sports information directors. Grambling State was tabbed as
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