Category: Hbcu basketball

SIAC Freshman of the Year Danny Delgardo III Commits to North Carolina A&T: What It Means for the Aggies

Brandon King

The transfer portal continues to serve as a pipeline for rising talent, and North Carolina A&T Aggies men’s basketball may have just landed one of its most intriguing additions of the offseason. SIAC Freshman of the Year Danny Delgardo III has officially committed to the Aggies, making the jump to Division I after a standout debut campaign that quickly put him on the radar across HBCU basketball. A Freshman Season That Turned Heads Delgardo wasted little time establishing himself as one of the premier newcomers in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic…

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Florida A&M Lands CIAA Defensive Player of the Year Breasia Coit in Transfer Portal

Brandon King

Florida A&M University has made a major addition on the defensive side of the ball, securing a commitment from former CIAA Defensive Player of the Year Breasia Coit via the transfer portal. Colt, who made her name as one of the most dominant defenders in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association, now brings elite production and experience to Tallahassee as the Rattlers continue to reload their defense with proven talent. During her standout campaign, Coit averaged a team-leading 13.1 points and 12.3 rebounds per game , with the later pacing the…

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Jayden Williams Commits to Jackson State, Giving Tigers Frontcourt Boost

Brandon King

Jackson State University has added size, experience, and upside to its roster, as 6-foot-9 forward/center Jayden Williams has officially announced his commitment to the Tigers. Williams, a transfer from University of the Incarnate Word, revealed his decision via his X (formerly Twitter) account, solidifying the move as Jackson State continues to reshape its roster heading into the upcoming season. Coming out of Bella Vista Prep ( Phoenix, Az) Williams was rated a 3-star prospect.  Here is how On3 Senior National Recruiting Analyst Jamie Shaw accessed Williams as a player:  Jayden…

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Amaree Brown Commits to Alabama State Out of Transfer Portal

Brandon King

Amaree Brown is taking his talents to the Alabama State Hornets, giving the program a notable addition from the transfer portal. The 6-foot-5, 210-pound wing announced his commitment after departing Southern Indiana, where he flashed potential as a versatile perimeter scorer. Brown’s combination of size, athleticism, and offensive ability makes him an intriguing piece for Alabama State as they look to build momentum heading into the upcoming season. Brown began his collegiate career at Oklahoma Panhandle State University , where he appeared in 53 games ,46 starts, for the Aggies,…

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Mike Davis to be named Head Coach at Mississippi Valley State, Tasked With Rebuilding Delta Devils

Brandon King

Mike Davis is officially back in the head coaching ranks. Mississippi Valley State University seems poised to tab the veteran coach as the new leader of its men’s basketball program, , but nothing has been officially announced, per Jason Munoz of the Commercial Appeal. The hiring of Davis would signal a major reset for a team looking to climb out of the basement of the Southwestern Athletic Conference. Davis will be stepping into one of the most challenging situations in Division I basketball. The Delta Devils are coming off a…

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Bobby Gardner Commits to Maryland Eastern Shore

Brandon King

Former Virginia Union Panthers guard Bobby Gardner has announced his commitment to Maryland Eastern Shore, giving the Hawks a proven scorer out of the transfer pipeline. The former CIAA Rookie of the Year revealed his decision Friday via X, writing:“A lot of whys, a lot of where’s, a lot of find where you can call home. Found my home, time to change the momentum and make a change. Committed!!” Gardner is coming off a strong sophomore campaign in which he averaged a team-high 12.4 points per game, along with 3.8…

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Alabama State lands forward Isaiah Barganier in the transfer portal

Brandon King

Redshirt junior forward Isaiah Barganier has officially committed to Alabama State Hornets men’s basketball, giving the program a physical frontcourt addition out of the transfer portal. Here’s the quick breakdown: He was a decorated player coming out of Fulshear High School ( Fulshear,Texas) where he became only the second player in program history to tally over 1,000 points. He was a four-time All-District selection and averaged 16.3 points, 12.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.9 blocks per game as a junior, including a 32 point, 21 rebound, 7 assists performance. He also recorded a…

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Jackson State names Trey Johnson new head men’s basketball coach

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Image via Jackson State Basketball Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics Jackson University Division of Athletics Vice President/Director of Athletics Ashley Robinson removed the interim tag fromTrey Johnson, formally announcing the former Tiger as the new head men’s basketball coach at his alma mater. “There are not many chances you get to have one of your own lead a program, and we have that with Trey Johnson,” Robinson said. “He brings a championship pedigree as a player here at Jackson State and has won at every level as a player and a coach. We…

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Albany State Women’s Hoops News: Yasmine Fairchild promoted to full-time assistant

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Courtesy of Albany State Athletics Albany State University Head Women’s Basketball Coach Todd Triplett has announced the promotion of Yasmine Fairchild to full-time Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach, effective April 13, 2026. Fairchild, a proud Albany State alumna and former student-athlete, joined the Golden Rams staff during the 2025–26 season in a part-time role and has quickly established herself as a rising coach with strong ties to the program. A native of Lawrenceville, Georgia, she earned her degree in Health and Human Performance and has plans to pursue her master’s degree. During her undergraduate career,…

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Reloading the Champs: Breaking Down Tennessee State’s 2026 Additions

Brandon King

After a breakthrough season that saw Tennessee State Tigers men’s basketball rise to the top of the OVC, the focus now shifts from climbing to staying there. Head coach Nolan Smith has taken an aggressive approach to the offseason, adding three intriguing pieces in JUCO standout Leyton Gibbs-McGovern, Iona transfer Deondrea Lindsey, and former Memphis forward Daniel Viera-Tuck. Each brings a different element—but together, they reveal a clear vision for the program moving forward. Perimeter Explosion: Gibbs-McGovern’s Athletic Scoring In Gibbs-McGovern, Tennessee State adds a player whose game is built…

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