Big House Gaines
Bigger Than Life: John Thompson and Big House
"Bigger Than Life: John Thompson and Big House"John Thompson broke many barriers as a black coach and had folks thinking Georgetown was an HBCU. It wasn't but he had...
Cleo Hill embracing the challenge of the shadow of WSSU hoops legacy
"Cleo Hill embracing the challenge of the shadow of WSSU hoops legacy"Cleo Hill Jr. could have followed in his father’s footsteps as a player, but decided against it. WSSU’s new coach is embracing...
Morehouse’s Grady Brewer wins Big House Gaines Award
"Morehouse’s Grady Brewer wins Big House Gaines Award"Morehouse College basketball coach Grady Brewer wins the award named after HBCU legend Big House Gaines.
Dean Smith talks Big House Gaines in mini-documentary
"Dean Smith talks Big House Gaines in mini-documentary"The college basketball world lost a coaching legend when Dean Smith died on Sunday. Ten years prior, it lost another one from...
Delaware’s Ross, Tuskegee’s Douglas Win Big House Gaines Award.
"Delaware’s Ross, Tuskegee’s Douglas Win Big House Gaines Award."Monte Ross won a national coaching award named after his college coach. (Spokeo photo) Like the man it is named after, the...
Former WSSU Guard Up For National Coaching Honors
"Former WSSU Guard Up For National Coaching Honors"Monte Ross led Delaware to a 25-10 record. (Journal Now photo) The season is over for Delaware, but head coach Monte Ross...
Winston-Salem State’s Ross Leads Delaware To NCAA Bid
"Winston-Salem State’s Ross Leads Delaware To NCAA Bid"Winston-Salem State alum Monte Ross will lead Delaware into the NCAA Tournament. (Tim Mastro photo) Clarence “Big House” Gaines has been gone...
Commentary: A Good (HBCU) Coach Is Hard To Keep
"Commentary: A Good (HBCU) Coach Is Hard To Keep"Once upon a time, an HBCU was a destination for coaches, not a stopping point. Those days are long gone.