Ex-HBCU hooper plays Chess with NBA Draft, transfer portal entry
After a career year in the ACC, Duncan Powell has options at the NCAA and NBA levels, and the one time HBCU hooper is making a strategic move to leverage his best opportunity.
HBCU hoops legend, NBA style icon dies at age 73
Known for his flashy, high-energy style of play and making the headband cool on the court, Donald “Slick” Watts left an indelible mark on the game of basketball.
Former NBA All-Stars to face off in HBCU tournament
Mo Williams and Reggie Theus solidify solid seasons with semifinal appearances in the SWAC Tournament.
Shaq pulls up to the SWAC to support son, former NBA teammate
Shaq was courtside at the SWAC Tournament for a game where his son played against a team coached by a former teammate.
NBA vet, HBCU legend working to turn things around
HBUC Legend Larry Stewart is leading Coppin State with Philly toughness to overcome challenges in its journey to success.
Former NBA champ has HBCU contending for championship
Jackson State is on pace to lock up the No. 2 seed in the SWAC Tournament.
Former NBA star has turned around this HBCU program
Reggie Theus has improved the conference record for Bethune-Cookman every year.
HBCU NBA Classic has strong showing in fourth year
Tuskegee University dominated the game, but both it and Morehouse benefitted from the NBA showcase.
HBCU Classic brings historic programs to NBA All-Star Weekend
The NBA HBCU Classic not only highlights the talents of these institutions but also celebrates HBCU culture and the longstanding rivalry between these two teams.
NBA franchise to host HBCU Weekend with Howard Marching Band
The Portland Trail Blazers and Alaska Airlines are once again teaming up to transform this year’s HBCU to the Pros Night into a celebration of the HBCU experience across the Portland community. Learn more about HBCU Weekend here.
HBCU alum made NBA G-league President of Business Operations
Once an all-conference HBCU volleyball player, China Jude is now an executive for the NBA G League affiliate of the Detroit Pistons.
HBCU women’s hoops head coach hired as WNBA assistant
Former WBNA champion and head WBB coach at Paul Quinn joins the Dallas Wings coaching staff.
NBA champ lands extension at HBCU
Jackson State has extended former NBA All-Star Mo Williams as he starts his third season at the HBCU.
NBA HBCU Classic announces 2025 matchup
Morehouse and Tuskegee, two storied HBCU programs, will matchup on NBA All-Star Weekend.
HBCU coach, NBA all-star heads to Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame
Jackson State men’s basketball head coach and former NBA all-star Mo Williams part of 2025 induction class of home state sports HoF.