HBCU squad has two jump in portal after coach’s departure
Two players who helped Norfolk State become an HBCU power are hitting the transfer portal.
Generational HBCU freshman hits the transfer portal
Blake Harper from Howard was the MEAC Rookie and Player of the Year.
SWAC champion HC takes talents to Northeast Conference
A back-to-back SWAC champion at Alcorn State in 2022 and 2023, Landon Bussie has officially accepted a role as HC in the NEC.
Leader of HBCU hoops power takes over SEC program
After leading Norfolk State to three NCAA Tournament appearances, including a school record 13-seed this season. Larry Vickers has been hired by an SEC program.
Tennessee State officially announces former NFL Star as new HC
The ex-NFL star takes over in Nashville with an extensive coaching resume in the HBCU and professional ranks.
SEC program reportedly has HBCU coach as top target
Larry Vickers is reportedly the odds-on favorite to get the Auburn women’s basketball job.
Norfolk State represents on big stage in close loss to Maryland
Norfolk State wasn’t able to pull off the upset against Maryland, but the HBCU’s season was anything but a failure.
HBCU league struggles to get out of 16-seed purgatory
Once known for 15-seed upsets, the MEAC has turned into a perennial 16-seed over the last decade.
‘Everything is flowing’: Diamond Johnson finds peace at HBCU
Diamond Johnson chose HBCU basketball after success in the Big Ten and ACC. Now, she’s the leader of one of the best HBCU women’s teams in recent history.
Florida Gators push past resilient HBCU squad
The Florida Gators got out to a big lead they never relinquished, but that doesn’t mean they weren’t challenged.
HBCU First Four winner runs out of magic after impressive first half
After some last-minute March Madness magic in the First Four and a solid first half against Auburn, Alabama State’s journey in the NCAA Tournament has come to an end.
HBCU hoops coach rumored as potential candidate for SEC job
The rumor mill has AAMU head coach Dawn Thornton as a possible candidate for an SEC job at a school she previously defeated while coaching an HBCU.
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