HBCU basketball’s toughest rebuild ahead of schedule

HBCU basketball’s toughest rebuild ahead of schedule

When Cleo Hill Jr. took over the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) men’s basketball program, expectations in the HBCU world were modest. The Hawks had finished 2-14 during the 2024-2025 season and were picked seventh in the 2025-2026 preseason Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) poll. Few expected a dramatic turnaround. This is a program that […]

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