Category: Hbcu basketball

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

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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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Tennessee State adds former Memphis forward Daniel Vieira-Tuck

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Image via University of Memphis Athletics Tennessee State Tigers men’s basketball continues its active offseason, adding another piece to its roster with the commitment of Daniel Vieira-Tuck, a former Memphis Tigers men’s basketball forward who most recently played at Texas A&M-Texarkana. Vieira-Tuck began his collegiate career at Memphis, where he was part of a high-level program before departing due to academic ineligibility. He spent this past season at Texas A&M-Texarkana, where his stint was limited to just seven games, but he made the most of those opportunities—averaging 13.4 points, 4.1…

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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 reach the top of the OVC, the challenge now shifts from climbing to staying there. Head coach Nolan Smith has wasted little time reshaping his roster for the 2026 campaign, bringing in two intriguing pieces in JUCO standout Leyton Gibbs-McGovern and Iona transfer Deondrea Lindsey. While both arrive via different paths, their skill sets point to a clear direction for the program moving forward. Adding Athletic Firepower on the Perimeter In Gibbs-McGovern, Tennessee State adds a player whose game…

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Tennessee State lands Iona transfer Deondrea Lindsey

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Tennessee State Tigers men’s basketball continues to build its roster in pursuit of defending its OVC crown, adding Iona transfer Deondrea Lindsey as another key offseason piece for head coach Nolan Smith. A highly regarded prospect coming out of high school, Lindsey began his prep career at Knoxville Catholic (Knoxville, TN), where he quickly emerged as one of the top players in the state. During his sophomore season, he was ranked the No. 1 player in Tennessee and No. 74 nationally by 247Sports before transferring to Oak Hill Academy for…

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