Category: Hbcu basketball

Destiny Bishop Earns Pair of HBCUAC Weekly Honors After Triple-Double Performance

Brandon King

ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands – University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) women’s basketball standout Destiny Bishop is making an early impression in her first season with the Lady Buccaneers, earning a pair of HBCU Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) weekly honors. Bishop was named the HBCUAC Newcomer of the Week and Defensive Player of the Week for her performances from Oct. 26 through Nov. 1. The 5-foot-9 guard delivered one of the season’s early standout individual performances on Oct. 29, recording a 24-point, 13-rebound, 10-steal triple-double to lead UVI to a…

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Tennessee State Women’s Basketball Opens Season With Dominant 95-46 Win Over Toccoa Falls

Brandon King

image via Tennessee State Athletics The Tennessee State Lady Tigers opened the 2026-27 season in impressive fashion, overwhelming Toccoa Falls College, 95-46, to earn a 49-point victory in their season opener on Monday, November 2. Tennessee State’s offensive performance provided an emphatic start to the new campaign as the Lady Tigers began the season with a convincing home victory. Somah Kamara Leads the Way GAME-HIGH PERFORMANCE Somah Kamara – 24 points Kamara paced all scorers with 24 points, shooting 9-of-14 from the field and connecting on four 3-pointers. She also…

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Tennessee State Takes a 30-Point Loss to Murray State in Season Opener

Brandon King

image via Tennessee State Athletics Tennessee State men’s basketball opened its 2026-27 campaign with a tough road setback, falling to Murray State 94-64 on Monday in the Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The Tigers (0-1) entered halftime trailing 46-35 but couldn’t keep pace with the Racers after the break. Murray State (1-0) outscored Tennessee State 48-29 in the second half to turn an 11-point halftime advantage into a 30-point victory. Ty-Laur Johnson paced Tennessee State with 15 points, four rebounds…

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Grambling State Survives Northern Illinois Rally, Wins 89-87 in 3 A.M. Season Opener

Brandon King

Grambling State men’s basketball didn’t need a traditional tipoff time to get its season started on the right foot. The Tigers opened their 2026-27 campaign with an exciting 89-87 victory over Northern Illinois in the Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon on Monday morning, November 2, at the Rock Hill Sports & Event Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The 3 a.m. ET matchup delivered plenty of excitement, with Grambling building an early advantage before holding off a late Northern Illinois rally to secure the two-point win. Isaiah Miranda Delivers…

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SWAC Basketball Season Tips Off November 2: Full Opening Week Schedule and TV Listings

Brandon King

The wait is over for Southwestern Athletic Conference basketball fans. The 2026-27 SWAC basketball season officially gets underway Monday, November 2, with men’s and women’s programs taking the court for the start of a new season. Opening week features several intriguing matchups against Power Four opponents, including Jackson State visiting Texas Tech, Southern traveling to SMU, Alabama A&M facing Alabama, and Texas Southern taking on LSU. With games scheduled across multiple platforms, SWAC fans will have several opportunities to follow their favorite programs throughout the opening week. SWAC Women’s Basketball:…

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Tennessee State Men’s Basketball Opens 2026-27 Season Against Murray State in Field of 68 Marathon

Brandon King

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee State men’s basketball team is ready to begin another highly anticipated season as the Tigers open their 2026-27 campaign against Murray State on Monday, November 2, as part of the Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon. Tennessee State will face the Racers at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. CT. The matchup will give the Tigers an opportunity to build on a historic 2025-26 campaign that saw the program reach the NCAA Tournament for the first time…

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UAPB Star Indiya Bowen Lands NIL Deal With AND1

Brandon King

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) women’s basketball star Indiya Bowen is adding a new partnership to her growing résumé after landing a name, image and likeness (NIL) deal with basketball apparel brand AND1. The announcement comes as her latest achievement, which includes Bowen being named the 2026-27 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Preseason Player of the Year, recognizing her standing among the conference’s top players entering the upcoming season. The partnership gives Bowen another opportunity to build her personal brand while representing UAPB and bringing additional visibility to HBCU…

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Dominique Wilkins Named Alabama State Men’s Basketball General Manager

Brandon King

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — NBA Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins is bringing his basketball experience and professional connections to the HBCU level after being named general manager of Alabama State’s men’s basketball program. Alabama State University announced the appointment Tuesday, October 27, during its annual Basketball Tip-Off Reception, where athletics director Jason Cable introduced Wilkins to Hornet supporters. The move gives the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) program a prominent basketball figure as it prepares for the 2026-27 season. What Will Dominique Wilkins Do at Alabama State? Wilkins will work with Alabama…

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Tennessee State Beats Oakland 89-75 in Men’s Basketball Exhibition

Brandon King

Tennessee State men’s basketball picked up an 89-75 exhibition victory over Oakland on Saturday night, Oct. 24, at Wayne State Fieldhouse in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers secured the 14-point win in the second annual Hoops & Culture event, presented by Wayne State University and the Horatio Williams Foundation. The matchup offered Tennessee State another opportunity to prepare for the 2026-27 season following its Ohio Valley Conference championship and NCAA Tournament appearance last season. Oakland kept the contest competitive throughout much of the first half. The Golden Grizzlies held a 36-35…

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Howard Legend Bryce Harris Signs With Houston Rockets After Historic Bison Career

Brandon King

From MEAC Player of the Year to the Houston Rockets, Bryce Harris is taking the next step in his basketball journey. Another HBCU basketball standout is getting an opportunity at the next level! Former Howard University star Bryce Harris has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Houston Rockets, according to reports published Friday, Oct. 16. The signing gives the 6-foot-4 guard an opportunity to continue pursuing his NBA dream after a decorated five-year career with the Bison. Bryce Harris Built a Legacy at Howard Harris remained at Howard throughout…

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