HBCU Sports

What started as a website focused on sports information for the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) has transformed into a prominent source for all things related to HBCU sports. Launched in 1997 as The SWAC Page (swacpage.com), it was rebranded to TSPN Sports (tspnsports.com) in 2007 and finally adopted the name HBCU Sports in 2014. Today, HBCU Sports stands as one of the most popular websites dedicated to HBCU athletics, attracting over 1.4 million visitors in 2020 alone. Our platform has gained recognition from various well-known media organizations across North America, including ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Deadspin, and The Huffington Post. HBCU Sports is fully owned and managed by Rashad Interactive, LLC.

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TNT apologizes to HBCU hoops legend for death rumor

2 days ago | hbcusports.com | Chris Stevens

An HBCU legend was owed and received an apology from TNT after false claims of his death were aired during the network’s NBA playoff coverage. Billy Ray Bates, who starred for Kentucky State in the 1970s and was a phenomenon for the Portland Trail Blazers, was thought to be deceased by Inside the NBA analyst Shaquille O’Neal and O’Neal stated as such during Sunday’s post-game coverage of the Cleveland Cavaliers/Miami Heat series opener.
Former HBCU 1000-yard receiver lands at Power 4 school

2 days ago | hbcusports.com | Chris Stevens

The HBCU to Power 4 pipeline continues with one school’s leading receiver transferring to the ACC. Karate Brenson, who led Tennessee State in receiving yards during their Big South-OVC championship season, has signed with Wake Forest. Brenson becomes the latest Tiger to transfer out following the departure of Eddie George to Bowling Green. George has since been replaced by veteran HBCU coach Reggie Barlow.
Blake Harper is in the transfer portal. But Howard might have a chance to keep him

3 days ago | hbcusports.com | Chris Stevens

The top freshman – and arguably one of the top players in HBCU men’s basketball last season — has announced his final four transfer portal choices. Blake Harper, who won the conference MEAC Rookie of the Year and Player of the Year awards for Howard, is deciding between the Bison, Big East school Creighton, LSU of the SEC and the Big Ten’s Ohio State. Howard transfer guard Blake Harper (@bharp__) is down to four schools per @KlutchSports.
Michael Vick & Norfolk State football to be part of BET docuseries

1 week ago | hbcusports.com | Chris Stevens

Michael Vick’s Norfolk State tenure has already brought a considerable number of eyes to the football program and the university. And that amount will increase this coming fall, according to a report from Essence Magazine. Black Entertainment Television, in conjunction with SMAC Entertainment, will produce a docuseries chronicling Vick’s journey back home to Norfolk in leading the Spartans football program.
Jackson State SWAC championship game hero transfers to Clark Atlanta

1 week ago | hbcusports.com | Jarrett Hoffman

Entering the 2025 season, the Clark Atlanta Panthers’ football team dipped into SWAC waters in their bid for a run to the SIAC championship. Former Jackson State quarterback Zy McDonald announced he is committing to play for the Panthers in his final year of eligibility. Transferring to Jackson State from the University of Louisiana, McDonald played two seasons with the Tigers in a backup role. He tallieded 324 passing yards, 266 rushing yards, and seven total touchdowns in 12 games.
Former Heisman trophy winner - and NBA vet - set to take over HBCU hoops program

1 week ago | hbcusports.com | Chris Stevens

One HBCU who recently lost their head men’s basketball coach has found a replacement with quite the track record. 1993 Heisman trophy winner Charlie Ward, who played 11 seasons in the NBA, is expected to be named head men’s basketball coach at Florida A&M, as reported by HBCU basketball insider Olivia Antilla. The 5 year contract and details for Charlie Ward will be brought in front of the FAMU BOT today and most likely will be approved.
Virginia State hires former ACC assistant as next women's basketball coach

1 week ago | hbcusports.com | Jarrett Hoffman

Less than a week after previous women’s basketball coach Nadine Domond departed to take over in a similar role at Morgan State, the Virginia State Trojans have announced who will fill the vacant position. Former ACC assistant coach Millette Green will become the seventh head coach in the history of the CIAA’s reigning regular season champions.
HBCU national championship QB returns to alma mater after career-ending injury

1 week ago | hbcusports.com | Chris Stevens

One of the top HBCU quarterbacks in recent memory is ready to start the next chapter of his football life, even if the previous one ended far too soon. Davius Richard, the 2023 MEAC Offensive Player of the Year for North Carolina Central, has returned to Durham to serve as the Eagles’ quarterback coach, following the end of his playing career. Richard, who led the Eagles to the Celebration Bowl championship in 2022, suffered a horrific ankle injury in the HBCU Bowl in January of 2024.
Former HBCU star selected by the Washington Mystics in WNBA Draft

1 week ago | hbcusports.com | Jarrett Hoffman

With the 32nd overall pick of the 2025 WNBA Draft, a former Arkansas-Pine Bluff All-SWAC guard Zaay Green heard her name called by the Washington Mystics. The former HBCU star becomes the first Golden Lion to ever be selected in the WNBA draft and the third SWAC player to be picked in the past four years. Green transferred to Arkansas-Pine Bluff (UAPB) in 2021 after brief stints at the University of Tennessee and Texas A&M from 2016 to 2020.
From the yard to the ring: These HBCU athletes became pro wrestling greats

1 week ago | hbcusports.com | Chris Stevens

Pro wrestling has long welcomed athletes from all walks of life and HBCUs are no different. With the biggest weekend of the year, WrestleMania, on the horizon, here are some former HBCU athletes who have made their mark on the wrestling world. MichinMichin (real name Stephanie Hym Lee) is the hardcore queen of the WWE women’s division, using a kendo stick along with her wrestling skills to achieve victory. Michin started her athletic journey as a volleyball player at Virginia Union.