Category: Hbcu basketball

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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North Carolina A&T Lands 4-Star Forward Janiyah Weaver for 2027

Brandon King

North Carolina A&T women’s basketball has secured a major recruiting commitment, landing ESPN 4-star forward Janiyah Weaver, a 6-foot-5 prospect from Morrow High School in Georgia. The Lady Aggies landed Weaver over several notable programs, including Alabama, UCF and St. John’s, according to the commitment announcement shared by @lightonsports. Weaver is ranked No. 69 nationally in the 2027 recruiting class by ESPN, making her a significant addition to North Carolina A&T’s future recruiting plans. Who Is Janiyah Weaver? Weaver is a 6-foot-6 forward from Morrow High School in Georgia. Her…

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2026 SWAC Men’s Basketball Preseason Poll: Bethune-Cookman Leads the Way

Brandon King

image via the Southwestern Athletic Conference The 2026-27 SWAC men’s basketball season is approaching, and the conference’s preseason poll has officially set the expectations. The votes are in. Bethune-Cookman has been selected as the 2026-27 Southwestern Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball preseason favorite, but the Wildcats aren’t the only team generating plenty of attention. The conference’s annual predicted order of finish features several familiar programs near the top, while a few of last season’s results make some of the preseason placements particularly interesting. 🏀 2026 SWACMBB Preseason Poll Rank Team Points…

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SWAC Women’s Basketball Preseason Poll Is Out: Southern Picked No. 1, But Alabama A&M Is Right Behind Them

Brandon King

image via Alexis Blue/SWAC The votes are officially in. The Southwestern Athletic Conference has released its 2026-27 Women’s Basketball Predicted Order of Finish, and the preseason race already has plenty of intrigue. Southern has been picked to finish first, but the reigning SWAC regular-season champion Alabama A&M is right on its heels. The Lady Jaguars received 234 points and 10 first-place votes, while Alabama A&M collected 229 points and eight first-place votes — just a five-point difference between the top two teams. That sets up an intriguing season between the…

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BREAKING: Tuskegee Football Launches National Search for New Head Coach

Brandon King

TUSKEGEE, Ala. — Tuskegee University has relieved Aaron James of his duties as head football coach and launched a national search for the next leader of the Golden Tigers football program. The university announced the decision Sunday, October 4. Assistant Head Coach and Offensive Line Coach Keith Higdon will serve as Tuskegee’s interim head coach while the university conducts its search. Tuskegee Athletic Director Reginald S. Ruffin thanked James for his service to the university and football program, noting that James is a Tuskegee alumnus who represented his alma mater…

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