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HBCU star comments on Maryland commitment rumor - HBCU Gameday

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

Explore the latest buzz surrounding HBCU basketball star Blake Harper and his potential move to Maryland basketball.
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.
HBCU to replace SEC hire with new head coach

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

Norfolk State women’s basketball is looking to keep its hold on the HBCU/MEAC basketball world and it appears to have its man to replace Larry Vickers Jr.Current Coppin State head coach Jermaine Woods is reportedly finalizing a deal that would have him replace Larry Vickers as the program’s head coach. The news was first reported by Liv Antilla and confirmed to HBCU Gameday by a source.
HBCU coach proposes 'buyout' for big schools in portal

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

Grambling State head coach Mickey Joseph has coached at the Power Five/Four level as well as at multiple HBCU programs. Joseph, who just wrapped up his first season at the iconic HBCU football program, recently did an interview in which he talked about the transfer portal. The former LSU assistant and Nebraska interim head coach knows that the best players in his program will always be pursued by bigger schools with better resources — and most of the time they will lose.
HBCU basketball coach swaps jobs in-league

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

Alabama A&M is set to make a big hire in the HBCU basketball landscape, as it prepares to announce Grambling State’s Donte’ Jackson as its next head men’s basketball coach. The news was first reported by HBCU Sports and confirmed by an HBCU Gameday source. Jackson will take over for Otis Hughley, who resigned last month after three seasons at the helm in Huntsville. Jackson brings a deep well of experience across the HBCU coaching ranks.
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.
HBCU star with touching story transfers to mid-major

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

After two impactful seasons at HBCU North Carolina Central University, Perry Smith Jr. is heading to Kennesaw State. The 6’9” junior, who transferred to NCCU from the University of Vermont, made a name for himself in Durham and across the HBCU basketball landscape as a reliable force in the paint. Smith started all 33 games for the Eagles during the 2024–25 season, averaging 11.4 points and a team-high 6.0 rebounds per game.
Stephen A. photo sends Jason Whitlock into attack mode

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

Jason Whitlock saw one photo of Stephen A. Smith from an HBCU archive and couldn’t help himself. That’s right—one photo, straight from Winston-Salem State University’s archives, featuring Stephen A. alongside teammate and current North Carolina A&T head coach Monté Ross, and suddenly Whitlock is back on his soapbox, trying to discredit a man he’s clearly obsessed with. The photo originated on WSSU Ram Nation, a platform I created to focus on WSSU sports, culture and more.
Rap legend says an HBCU would be perfect for Trill Burgers

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

Could rap legend Bun B be bringing his “Trill Burgers” Franchise to an HBCU near you? One half of the legendary rap duo “UGK” was recently asked about his partnership with the University of Houston. He talked about that partnership as well as potential issues with a similar project at an HBCU. “This is a very storied university. It’s a larger university,” he told HBCU Legends on SI. “They have a great booster system.