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SJG’s Spring Swing: NCCU has big shoes to fill as it tries to stay on top
"SJG’s Spring Swing: NCCU has big shoes to fill as it tries to stay on top"Words and images by Steven J. Gaither Spring was in the air as I rolled up to the campus of North Carolina...
Virginia Union reflects on NCAA Tourney run
"Virginia Union reflects on NCAA Tourney run"Virginia Union didn’t bring home the D2 national title, but they went on a ride they will never forget. But the Lady...
MEAC talent drain continues as Howard’s James Daniel expected to transfer
"MEAC talent drain continues as Howard’s James Daniel expected to transfer"In what has become a routine occurrence in the last few years, another MEAC star has opted to finish his college career...
When Ballers Cry: UK players show being human is okay
"When Ballers Cry: UK players show being human is okay"By Steven J. Gaither One of the most memorable moments of the 2017 men’s NCAA Division I Tournament occurred off the court... VUU loses title game, but repped CIAA and HBCU hoops well
"VUU loses title game, but repped CIAA and HBCU hoops well"By Steven J. Gaither Virginia Union’s magic ride to the NCAA Division II title ended just a bit short on Friday. VUU...
The Madness
"The Madness"Take a ride on the emotional rollercoaster that is the CIAA Tournament
Virginia Union United: VUU rebounds from CIAA Tourney loss to D2 title game
"Virginia Union United: VUU rebounds from CIAA Tourney loss to D2 title game"By Steven J. Gaither It was quiet in the bowels of Spectrum Arena in Charlotte during the afternoon of March 24. CIAA...
Sources: Grambling lets Shawn Walker go as hoops coach
"Sources: Grambling lets Shawn Walker go as hoops coach"By Steven J. Gaither What do you do if you are a basketball program coming off its best season this millennium? If...
Virginia Union carrying long-burning torch of excellence in CIAA women’s hoops into Final Four
"Virginia Union carrying long-burning torch of excellence in CIAA women’s hoops into Final Four"By Steven J. Gaither More than any of the four NCAA conferences, when people think of basketball, they think about the CIAA....
Southern reportedly agrees to extend Dawson Odums
"Southern reportedly agrees to extend Dawson Odums"By Steven J. Gaither Southern is one step closer to locking in its football coach for a long(er) term deal. Dawson Odums...
Virginia Union’s Ray Anderson to play in D2 All-Star Game
"Virginia Union’s Ray Anderson to play in D2 All-Star Game"Virginia Union ended its basketball season with three-straight losses but its top player still has at least one more collegiate game to...
CIAA Claps Back At Charlotte Media For Unfair Coverage
"CIAA Claps Back At Charlotte Media For Unfair Coverage"By Steven J. Gaither The CIAA just wrapped up its 13th basketball tournament in Charlotte, and it appears to be finally addressing...
Texas Southern, Hampton women learn NCAA Tournament fates
"Texas Southern, Hampton women learn NCAA Tournament fates"One day after the men’s teams learned where they will be placed in the NCAA Tournament, the ladies got their assignments as...