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HBCU Hoops in basketball history, Part II
"HBCU Hoops in basketball history, Part II"The late legendary coach John McLendon paved the way both on and off the court as he led HBCUs and African-Americans into...
HBCU hoops in basketball history: Part 1
"HBCU hoops in basketball history: Part 1"As the NCAA Final Four tips off this weekend in New Orleans, HBCU Gameday takes a look back at how the role...
CIAA Tournament retrospective, Part III
"CIAA Tournament retrospective, Part III"As the first white head coach in CIAA history, Dave Robbins was likely called a lot of names.The best name for him...
CIAA Tournament retrospective, Part II
"CIAA Tournament retrospective, Part II"Most know Earl Monroe by his nickname "The Pearl." But he was also known as "Black Jesus" and "The Truth." I call...
A CIAA Tournament retrospective, Part 1
"A CIAA Tournament retrospective, Part 1"John McClendon learned the game of basketball from James Naismith (in picture frame), revolutionized it, helped found the CIAA Tournament and won...
Hampton’s move leaves questions for NC A&T
"Hampton’s move leaves questions for NC A&T"Hampton has bolted from the Big South to the CAA. Coupled with departures by football-only members Kennesaw State, Monmouth and North Alabama,...
Four HBCU takeaways from FAMU in the FCS playoffs
"Four HBCU takeaways from FAMU in the FCS playoffs"Florida A&M ended its season with a loss in an uncomfortable atmosphere. There are some things HBCUs can takeaway from the FAMU...
Fact Check: FAMU, HBCUs and the FCS playoffs
"Fact Check: FAMU, HBCUs and the FCS playoffs"With a six-game winning streak and just one FCS loss, a FAMU push for the FCS playoffs is gaining steam. But an...
FAMU LeBron James gear in high-demand with no supply
"FAMU LeBron James gear in high-demand with no supply"Earlier this year, Nike and LeBron James came together to outfit Florida A&M's athletic teams. But the fans want in, too
Will HBCU coach searching processes change with times?
"Will HBCU coach searching processes change with times?"The end of college football season will be upon us soon, which means a new coach hiring cycle. Will HBCU admins change...
September surprise: Coach Prime, Sam Cunningham and the SEC
"September surprise: Coach Prime, Sam Cunningham and the SEC"Jackson State coach Deion Sanders stirred the pot again proposing an HBCU mega-conference "like the SEC" on the same week that the...
HBCU track & field stars in the Olympics: Part 2
"HBCU track & field stars in the Olympics: Part 2"Runners from Alcorn State, Florida A&M, North Carolina Central and Southern extended HBCU dominance in Olympic sprints through 1972
History of HBCU Track & Field stars in Olympics
"History of HBCU Track & Field stars in Olympics"Countless world records, numerous medals have been the norm for HBCU athletes at the Olympic Games