Category: SIAC

Sae’Quahn Rogers named to Albany State men’s basketball coaching staff

Brandon King

Earlier this week Albany State announced that Sae’Quahn Rogers has been added to coach Rodney Mayes’ staff.  Coach Rogers has a strong background in the areas of player development, recruiting and collegiate coaching experience.  In his last post, Coach Rogers also erved on Coach Mayes’ staff at Lyons College, where he helped the Scots to an 18-9 overall record and 11-5 within the confines of SLIAC play. That same season, the Scots, as the No.2 seed, advanced to the semis of the SLIAC Tournament.  Rogers also spent two seasons at…

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Todd Day Sr. promoted to head men’s basketball coach at Edward Waters University

Brandon King

After steadying the program in an interim role, Todd Day Sr. has officially been named the head men’s basketball coach at Edward Waters University. Day took over midseason and helped guide the Tigers to a 15–16 overall record, including a 12–12 mark in SIAC play. While the record may not pop off the proverbial page, however the team showed promise under his leadership that could be the foundation for future success, making a strong case for removing the interim tag. Before arriving in Jacksonville, Day built a winning culture at…

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Edward Waters adds guard Asiana Britt via transfer portal

Brandon King

The Edward Waters University women’s basketball program continues to build out its roster, adding guard Asiana Britt through the transfer portal. Britt arrives from Florida SouthWestern State College, where she appeared in 31 games for the Bucs , where she averages 11.6 points and 3.2 assists per game bringing junior college experience and added depth to the Lady Tigers’ backcourt ahead of the upcoming season. A Jacksonville native, Britt’s addition carries a bit of homegrown significance, as she returns to a familiar area to continue her collegiate career. Known for…

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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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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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Todd Triplett in as Albany State head women’s basketball coach

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Image via Albany State Basketball Courtesy of Albany State Athletics Following a national search, Albany State University has named Todd Triplett head women’s basketball coach, with his appointment effective April 1, 2026.Serving as interim head coach during a time of transition, Triplett made an immediate and measurable impact. In his first season, he doubled the team’s win total from the previous year and led the Golden Rams to their first winning season since 2017–18. Guiding a roster that included six freshmen, Triplett established accountability and a defensive identity that translated into success…

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Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 12 Women’s Major Division Top 5

Brandon King

The Week 12 edition of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Women’s Major Division Top 5 mirrors the previous poll, as no teams entered or exited the rankings. Stability defines this week’s list, with each program maintaining its position heading into postseason play. No. 5 — Edward Waters Lady Tigers (23-6, 21-3 SIAC) Edward Waters holds firm at No. 5 after a historic campaign. The Lady Tigers wrapped up the regular season at 23-4 overall and 21-3 in SIAC play—both program benchmarks since transitioning to the NCAA level. Their…

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Mid-Major Shakeup: Week 11 Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Rankings See Major Movement Without New Additions

Brandon King

Though there were no new additions to the rankings, there was significant movement in Week 11 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Men’s Mid-Major Top 5, with four of the five teams shifting positions from the previous week. No. 5 – Tuskegee Golden Tigers (22-8, 19-5) The Golden Tigers of Tuskegee University fall one spot to No. 5 in this week’s rankings. Tuskegee advanced to the SIAC Tournament championship game but was defeated 66-56 by Morehouse, bringing their season to a close. No. 4 – Morehouse Maroon Tigers…

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Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 11 Women’s Mid-Major Division Top 5 ranking

Brandon King

Week 11 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Women’s Mid-Major Top 5 rankings brought stability, as no new teams entered the poll and each program held firm in its previous position. Despite postseason setbacks across the board, all five squads maintained their standing to close out the rankings. ⸻ No. 5 – Edward Waters Lady Tigers (23-6, 21-3) The Lady Tigers of Edward Waters University remain at No. 5 after a dominant run through the SIAC, finishing 21-3 and atop the Eastern Division. However, their postseason took an…

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Miles Lady Golden Bears NCAA run ends in opening round

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Image via Miles Basketball COURTESY OF MILES COLLEGE ATHLETICS HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — There was a belief among many around the Miles women’s basketball program that Friday night would be the night that the Lady Bears fortunes in the NCAA postseason would change. Appearing in its third straight Division II South Region Tournament, this team had more wins overall than previous iterations, was blessed with a higher seed, and had experience in these kinds of situations that would bode well in attempting to advance to the next round for the first time. Unfortunately, Miles…

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