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Miami Heat could be eyeing Zach LaVine

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Courtesy of Fan Recap The Miami Heat’s offseason can be described as disappointingly quiet, marking them as one of the less successful teams in terms of bolstering their roster. The Heat made minimal additions, with shooter Alec Burks being the notable new face. However, the departure of Caleb Martin to the Philadelphia 76ers – with a four-year contract worth $35 million – was a significant blow to the team’s depth and versatility. Martin’s exit underscores a broader issue: Miami’s lack of significant moves to strengthen their squad further, particularly after…

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Six Norfolk State Student-Athletes named to VaSID Academic All-State Team

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Courtesy of Noah Schlekeway, Assistant SID, Norfolk State University Six Spartan Student Athletes were named to the VaSID Academic All-State Team on Thursday afternoon. The organization recognized 216 student-athletes from 36 schools with the award this year. Norfolk State’s honorees are listed below: Swaroop Pujari, Jr., Yorktown Heights, N.Y., Business Management, BaseballTafari Bishop, Jr., Saint Peter, Barbados, Interdisciplinary Studies, Men’s Track & FieldBoris Lunin, Jr., Chesapeake, Va., Finance, Men’s TennisAllysia Farrar, R-Jr., Burlington, N.C., Sociology, Women’s Track & FieldAmber Fuller, Sr, Greensboro, N.C., Social Work, Women’s TennisSavannah Drozda, Jr., Buffalo, N.Y., Psychology, Softball To be…

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Allen University attains full D-II membership

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Courtesy of Allen University Athletics After successfully completing the provisional membership process, the NCAA Division II Membership Committee has approved Allen University to become a full NCAA Division II member beginning September 1, 2024.  “I am pleased to announce that Allen University is now a full-fledged member of NCAA Division II,” said Allen University President Dr. Ernest McNealey. “Becoming so was a long-standing goal of the Board of Trustees and decades of alumni, and as President I am particularly pleased to share this news with them. I commend AD Jasher Cox, and his staff members,…

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HBCU GO announces its slate of games for the 2024 season

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Courtesy of Allen Media Group The Allen Media Group (AMG) free-streaming digital platform HBCU GO – the leading media provider for the nation’s 107 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) – is proud to announce the 2024 football season schedule.  A total of 26 football matchups (see schedule below) highlight the 2024 season including 8 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), 9 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) and 14 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) match-ups including the Southern Heritage Classic, 6 homecoming games, and the CIAA Football Championship. “As we enter HBCU GO’s third football season, we are proud to showcase the very best HBCU match-ups,”…

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Howard’s Iyanna Warren and Charles Williams selected for HBCU Allstar Dream Classic

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title image via Howard Athletics Media Relations Derek W. Bryant, Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations & Sports Information Howard University grads Iyanna Warren (Accokeek, Md.) and Charles Williams (Richmond, Va.) were selected to compete at the HBCU Allstar Dream Classic, scheduled for Saturday, August 10 at historic Rucker Park (280 West 155th Street New York, NY 10039). The experience mergers HBCU sports, education and traditions with Urban Streetball Culture. Warren, a two-time All-MEAC selection, played in 115 games (78 starts) for the Bison while racking up 1,043 points, 381 assists, 315 rebounds and 141 steals.…

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SIAC 2024 Football Preseason Honors and Predicted Order of Finish

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Courtesy of the SIAC The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference announced its 2024 Preseason All-SIAC Football team and Predicted Order of Finish on Tuesday, featuring 30 returning players from the 2023 SIAC Football All-Conference team. Preseason All-SIAC Football selections, individual honorees, and the Predicted Order of Finish are as voted on by the conference’s head coaches and sports information directors. FIRST TEAM POSITION NAME SCHOOL CLASS HOMETOWN Offensive Line Dylan Lampkin* Edward Waters Senior Jacksonville, FL Offensive Line Tyler Lowery* Miles Senior Evergreen, AL Offensive Line Jamari Pierre* Edward Waters Sophomore…

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Allen University’s Beau Harrington and Terrance Harrington named to All-SIAC Preseason Team

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Courtesy of Allen Athletics Among the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference’s Preseason All-SIAC selections, senior running back Beau Herrington and senior offensive lineman Terrence Jarrett each were named to the Preseason All-SIAC Second Team Tuesday morning. Additionally, Allen was voted 11th in the SIAC’s predicted order of finish for the 2024 season.  Herrington, who is entering his fourth season as the primary running back for the Yellow Jackets, is coming-off a 2023 campaign that saw him lead Allen with 640 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns on 147 rushing attempts. Herrington also…

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Milwaukee Bucks introduce their 2024-25 coaching staff

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Courtesy of the Milwaukee Bucks  The Milwaukee Bucks have completed their assistant coaching staff for the 2024-25 season by hiring Darvin Ham and Greg Buckner and retaining Dave Joerger, Rex Kalamian, Joe Prunty, Vin Baker and Pete Dominguez as assistant coaches on head coach Doc Rivers’ staff. Jack Herum has been promoted to assistant coach/head of player development while Jason Love and Spencer Rivers have been appointed for assistant coach/player development roles. Ham returns to the Bucks after serving as an assistant coach with the organization from 2018-22 where he was…

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Grambling State women’s hoops adds TJ Royals to coaching staff

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Courtesy of Grambling State Athletic Communications Grambling State University women’s basketball head coach Courtney Simmons has announced the addition of TJ Royals to her staff as an assistant coach. “Geno Auriemma once said ‘I don’t hire good coaches, I hire good people.’ And I’m fortunate to have Coach TJ Royals and his family join us,” said Simmons. “He brings a wealth of knowledge, love, and passion for the game. He has won championships in the SWAC and I am excited about the opportunity to grow with him.” Royals comes to…

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Jackson State’s Malone Silver named to NCAA Division I Legislative Committee

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title image via JSU Athletics Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics Jackson State Associate Athletic Director for Academics and Compliance Malone Silver has been appointed as a member of the Division I Legislative Committee. The appointment runs from July 1 of this year until June 30, 2028. The Legislative Committee’s primary responsibility will be to review and make recommendations to the Council regarding the merits of proposals developed through the shared governance process (conferences and Council committees). The Legislative Committee will also provide feedback to autonomy conferences regarding the impact of autonomy proposals on the…

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