Category: Hbcu basketball

UAPB Men’s Hoops takes it on chin from Washington, 94-50

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images via UAPB Athletics 50 Ark.-Pine Bluff 0-1,0-0 SWAC 94 Winner Washington 1-0,0-0 Big Ten Team 1 2 F Ark.-Pine Bluff 18  32  50 Washington 41  53  94 SEATTLE, WA —The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff men’s basketball team came up short in a 94-50 loss to the Washington Huskies on the road Monday. The Golden Lions had three players score in double figures, led by Jaquan Scott, who had 13 points and six rebounds. Alex Mirhosseini added 13 points and three steals and Quion Williams chipped in as well with 10 points. Scott pulled down three…

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UAPB women’s hoops stuns Memphis 69-64

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image via UAPB Athletics 69 Winner Ark.-Pine Bluff 1-0,0-0 SWAC 64 Memphis 0-1,0-0 American Team 1 2 3 4 F Ark.-Pine Bluff 12  14  18  25  69 Memphis 14  22  18  10  64 MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Lady Lions opened the 2025–26 season in unforgettable fashion, earning their second consecutive victory over Memphis, 69-64, inside Elma Roane Fieldhouse. The win also marked the program’s first 1-0 start since 2020, setting the tone for a new era under head coach Erica Leak.Junior guard Indiya Bowen made an immediate statement in her UAPB…

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Tennessee State men’s hoops dominates Fisk 101-50 in season opener

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title image via Tennessee State Athletics 50 Fisk 101 Winner TSU Team 1 2 F Fisk 16  34  50 TSU 47  54  101 The Nolan Smith era started with a bang, as the Tennessee Tigers thoroughly dispatched their neighbors on Jefferson Street, the Bulldogs of Fisk University, 101-50.  In the game’s infancy, it was a back-and-forth affair that featured four lead changes and a tie. Jalen Pitre’s free throws put the Tigers up 10-8 at the 16:26 mark in the first half. Mitchel Seay’s jumper pulled the Bulldogs to within four…

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Grambling boat races Huston-Tillotson 91-47

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Courtesy of Grambling State Athletics 47 HT 91 Winner GSU Team 1 2 F HT 21  26  47 GSU 41  50  91 GRAMBLING, La. | The Grambling State University men’s basketball team started the 2025-26 season on a high note, defeating Huston-Tillotson 91-47 on Monday night on Wills Reed Court at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. The victory was also the first for new head coach Patrick Crarey II, who made his debut leading the Tigers.  GSU (1-0) had five players score in double-figures. Jimel Lane led the way with 15 points on…

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CIAA Basketball Media Day to take place October 7 in Baltimore

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image via the CIAA Courtesy of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), the nation’s oldest historically black athletic conference, will tip off its 2025-26 basketball season with its annual Basketball Media Day on Tuesday, October 7th in Baltimore, Maryland.  The event, typically held in the host city, helps set the tone for the upcoming season as each institution’s head men’s and women’s basketball coaches as well as select players will be interviewed by a pair of hosts to discuss the season ahead.  The circuit will…

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Albany State hoops announced 2025-26 recruiting class

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Courtesy of Albany State Athletics The Albany State University men’s basketball program and head coach Patrick Gayleare proud to announce the signing of the 2025-26 recruiting class. This year’s class brings a mix of experience, size, and talent to the Golden Rams, with four transfer student-athletes and one incoming freshman set to make an immediate impact on the hardwood. Headlining the class is Zachary Reinhart, a 6’6 senior guard from Orlando, Florida, who joins the Golden Rams after competing at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Reinhart’s versatility as a…

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FAMU Basketball lands 4-star guard

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Charlie Ward and Florida A&M basketball secured a commitment from 4-Star guard Jayden “JJ” Joseph.  He made his announcement Saturday on social media in a post that was, in part, “so close to the top, now they think I ain’t had it.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by 1️⃣🃏 (@jaydennjoseph) Joseph, a 6-2 guard, averaged 11.0 points, scoring a season high 32 points, and 2.4 rebounds as he helped West Oaks Academy to a 22-12 overall record and 15-1 mark in district play.  The class of 2026…

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Ohio Valley Conference announces 2025-26 Basketball Schedule 

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The Ohio Valley Conference announced its mens and women’s basketball conference schedule for the 2025-26 season.  Once more, the conference tilt features a 20-game round robin docket amongst the 11 conference members. Each team will play a pair of conference matchups before Christmas; the post-Christmas docket will resume December 30, concluding Saturday, February 28, 2026.  The 2026 Men’s and Women’s OVC Basketball Tournament will take place March 4-7 at Evansville, Indiana’s Ford Center.  Every conference game and home non-conference matchups can be seen on the ESPN family of networks, with…

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Norfolk State’s Ings and Darden to take part in NBPA HBCU Top 50 Camp

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Norfolk State basketballers Jaylani Darden and Christian Ings will participate in the seventh annual National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) HBCU Top 50 Camp, which takes place this week at Morehouse College from July 31 through August 2.  This season, Ings posted per game averages of 12.1 points, 5.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists on .489/.473/.736 shooting splits and was named to the All-MEAC Third Team. The high flying guard also put his dunking prowess on display, winning the College Slam Dunk Championship. In 28 starts for the Spartans last season, Darden…

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Nolan Smith named Tennessee State head coach men’s basketball coach

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Friday Tennessee State announced that the school named Nolan Smith its new men’s head basketball coach.  “Nolan Smith is a championship-caliber leader with elite playing experience, high basketball IQ, and a proven track record of developing NBA talent,” said TSU Director of Athletics Dr. Mikki Allen.  “He brings top-tier recruiting connections, a player-first approach, and a deeply authentic bond with today’s student-athletes. Shaped by some of the game’s best, Nolan will lead our program with integrity and impact on the court and in the community. Our future is in great…

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