Steven J. Gaither

17 hours ago | hbcugameday.com | Steven J. Gaither

North Carolina has officially announced its 2025–2026 non-conference men’s basketball schedule, which includes two matchups against in-state HBCUs — Winston-Salem State and North Carolina Central. The Tar Heels will host Winston-Salem State on October 29 in an exhibition game, followed by a regular season contest against North Carolina Central on November 14.

18 hours ago | hbcugameday.com | Steven J. Gaither

Steve Settle III, a former standout at HBCU Howard University, has signed a deal with the Miami Heat following the 2025 NBA Draft. It’s reportedly an Exhibit-10 deal. The move marks a major step forward for Settle, who began his career at one of the most prominent HBCUs in the country and now has a chance to make his mark in the NBA. Settle’s journey to the NBA began at Howard, where he redshirted his first season before emerging as one of the most versatile forwards in the MEAC.

1 day ago | hbcugameday.com | Steven J. Gaither

RICHMOND, Va. (June 26, 2025) – Campbell and North Carolina A&T both garnered CAA Men’s Outdoor Track and Field major awards for their performances in the 2025 season. North Carolina A&T’s Xavier Partee was named the Field Athlete of the Year, while his teammate and fellow All-American Xzaviah Taylorearned Track Athlete of the Year honors. Campbell’s Mehki Dupree was named the Rookie of the Year, and North Carolina A&T Allen Johnson was named Coach of the Year.

2 days ago | hbcugameday.com | Steven J. Gaither

Another former HBCU football star from Winston-Salem State (WSSU) has appeared on the viral “Pop The Balloon” dating show. Juan Corders, a Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) alumnus appeared on the dating show recently. The Durham, NC native joined WSSU during its Division I attempt in the mid-2000s. He stuck around after the program moved back to the CIAA in 2010 and finished his career with All-CIAA honors. He also became a member of the Mu Epsilon chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.

3 days ago | hbcugameday.com | Steven J. Gaither

Norfolk State University has stepped into the spotlight of not just HBCU football, but college football as a whole by hiring Michael Vick. The football program has long been a fixture in the HBCU sports world, but unlike its more decorated peers, its history has been defined more by mediocrity than momentum. As the Spartans prepare to open a new chapter under head coach Michael Vick in 2025, they do so carrying the weight of nearly nine decades of inconsistency.