HBCU football program’s pause continues to shift schedule
Johnson C. Smith University adds home game for 2024 season against Lincoln (Pa.) after HBCU program pause.
Several HBCU names on 2025 College Football Hall of Fame ballot
The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame have announced the names on the 2025 ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame, including a handful of HBCU players and coaches.
Chris Paul HBCU Challenge 2024 teams announced
NBA All-Star Chris Paul supports HBCU Challenge spotlighting Division I and Division II HBCUs at Mohegan Sun Arena in December.
CIAA Championship Game History
The CIAA Championship Game has a rich history, with Winston-Salem State University emerging as the most frequent champion.
HBCU football conference ditching divisions
The CIAA eliminates football divisions; financial issues affect Saint Augustine’s University. Other HBCU conferences also dropped divisions recently.
Bronny James works out with HBCU coach at NBA Combine
This former HBCU point guard and coach helped run shooting drills.
WSSU adds Week Zero game, announces North Carolina A&T tickets
WSSU football has exciting games lined up this fall, including a Week Zero matchup with Bluefield State and a rivalry game against North Carolina A&T.
Edward Waters is diligently melding academic growth with athletics
Taking a chance on a young president pays dividends for EWU.
WSSU grad transfer Issac Parson headed to NC Central
Parson’s was part of a solid recruiting class for Cleo Hill Jr. at WSSU, now he’s making the leap to D1 and will suit up for coach LeVelle Moton.
Hampton University-Morgan State game no longer a ‘classic’
The Morgan State vs. Hampton University football game moved to Armstrong Stadium in Hampton, Virginia.
NAIA Tournament opened up pathway for HBCU basketball
In the mid-1950s, the NAIA Tournament provided a significant boost to HBCUs, culminating in multiple championships for Tennessee A&I.
Stephen Joyner Sr. retiring as JCSU head coach after 36 years
After 36 years, Johnson C. Smith University’s head basketball coach, Stephen Joyner Sr., retires with 600 wins and three CIAA titles.
WSSU loses guard Issac Parson to the transfer portal
WSSU senior guard Issac Parson, a three-year starter and transfer portal entrant, leaves a starting spot to fill behind.
CIAA leading scorer Jordan Hinds hitting transfer portal
Jordan Hinds, CIAA’s leading scorer, plans to transfer. The talented 6’5 guard from FL has drawn interest from multiple schools.
CIAA Championships: Fayetteville State to face ECSU, Lincoln
Fayetteville State will compete in the CIAA championship games against Lincoln University and Elizabeth City State on Saturday.