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JCSU football captain attacks Spring Ball with purpose

2 weeks ago | hbcugameday.com | Wali Pitt

As HBCU football gears up for the 2025 season, the ‘Brick x Brick’ rebuild of the Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) football program continues to be one of the top HBCU storylines. The Golden Bulls are entering year four under head coach Maurice Flowers and are coming off of back-to-back winning seasons for the first time in a decade, with Coach Flowers’ first recruiting class maturing into veteran team leaders.
Sister of NBA star enters transfer portal at HBCU

2 weeks ago | hbcugameday.com | Wali Pitt

Teniya Morant, the younger sister of Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant, has announced via her social media that she will be entering the NCAA transfer portal. This marks the end of her time with the Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) women’s basketball team. Her departure from the HBCU program comes after just one season. Sparking interest in where the talented guard may land next. Morant’s transfer adds a new chapter to her basketball journey.
FAMU taps veteran FBS assistant as new DC

3 weeks ago | hbcugameday.com | Wali Pitt

Florida A&M University (FAMU), one of the top HBCU football programs in the country, has filled a big hole in its football coaching staff by hiring Kenwick Thompson as its new defensive coordinator and linebackers coach. The news was first reported by the Tallahassee Democrat. Thompson brings a wealth of experience to the Rattlers, having previously served in coaching roles at various FBS-level institutions. This won’t be Kenwick Thompson’s first foray into HBCU football.
Ex-HBCU hooper plays Chess with NBA Draft, transfer portal entry

3 weeks ago | hbcugameday.com | Wali Pitt

Former HBCU hoops star Duncan Powell just wrapped up a career season in the ACC and has entered both the NBA Draft and the NCAA transfer portal simultaneously. In a move that may be more Chess than Checkers. Powell’s entries into both the draft and the portal utilize a unique position of leverage available for NCAA basketball players. One where NIL money via the transfer portal might outweigh an NBA rookie contract or two-way deal.
JCSU welcomes competition with historic matchups in 2025

3 weeks ago | hbcugameday.com | Wali Pitt

The Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) football program has its eyes set on another groundbreaking HBCU football season, as its 2025 football schedule has been finalized. The Golden Bulls are set to begin the season with two historic matchups. One is historic because of where it’s played, and the other, because of who the Golden Bulls are playing against. Following a 2024 campaign that saw JCSU go 8-0 before falling short of the CIAA championship game.
Civil rights attorney donates to first-ever HBCU hockey program

3 weeks ago | hbcugameday.com | Wali Pitt

Tennessee State University (TSU) made history by establishing the first-ever NCAA Division I men’s hockey program at an HBCU. In a significant show of support, renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump has donated $10,000 to assist the team’s fundraising efforts. ? TSU announced plans for the hockey program in June 2023 to promote diversity and inclusion within the sport. The initiative began as a club-level team with aspirations to attain NCAA Division I status.
Boosie responds to HBCU band scholarship controversy

4 weeks ago | hbcugameday.com | Wali Pitt

Hip-hop legend Boosie Badazz has found himself at the center of controversy following his announcement of the Caleb Wilson Memorial Scholarship during his sixth annual Boosie Bash Festival at Louisiana HBCU Southern University. The scholarship was intended to honor Caleb Wilson. A Southern University student and band member who tragically died in February in an alleged hazing incident. ? Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has threatened legal action against Boosie.
Former NFL HC to join Reggie Barlow at Tennessee State

4 weeks ago | hbcugameday.com | Wali Pitt

In a major move for HBCU football, former NFL head coach and Super Bowl-winning defensive coordinator Gregg Williams will join Tennessee State University (TSU) as the team’s new defensive coordinator. New head coach Reggie Barlow confirmed the news during his introductory press conference. Highlighting Williams’s extensive experience and deep football acumen as key assets for the Tigers.
Louisiana AG threatens legal action over HBCU band scholarship

1 month ago | hbcugameday.com | Wali Pitt

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has announced her intention to pursue legal action against hip-hop legend Boosie Badazz for allegedly misusing the name and image of HBCU band member Caleb Wilson. The Southern University student died earlier this year in an alleged hazing incident. Boosie, a Baton Rouge native, had planned to honor Wilson by establishing a scholarship in his name. Funded by proceeds from his annual Boosie Bash music festival. According to Murrill.
Hip-hop legend gives back in light of HBCU band tragedy

1 month ago | hbcugameday.com | Wali Pitt

Louisiana rap legend Torence “Boosie” Hatch Jr. is using his platform to give back to the HBCU community. Louisiana First News reports that as part of his 6th Annual Boosie Bash. The Baton Rouge native is partnering with Southern University’s renowned Human Jukebox to establish a scholarship in memory of Caleb Wilson. A Southern University student who tragically lost his life in a hazing incident. Boosie Bash, an annual music and cultural festival hosted by Louisiana rap legend Lil’ Boosie.