Category: SWAC

Makayla Cunningham Transfers to Kansas, Adds Veteran Guard Presence to Jayhawks Backcourt

Brandon King

The University of Kansas women’s basketball program continues reshaping its roster through the transfer portal, securing a commitment from former Southern guard Makayla Cunningham. Cunningham arrives in Lawrence after a productive stint at Southern, where she played a key role on an NCAA Tournament team. Known for her steady backcourt play, defensive activity, and unselfish style, she gives Kansas a needed blend of experience and versatility. During her most recent season, Cunningham averaged approximately 5.4 points, 3.8 assists, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.8 steals per game, showing her value as a…

Read More

Alabama A&M Bulldogs men’s basketball APR penalties explained: postseason ban, AD Paul A. Bryant responds, program outlook

Brandon King

The Alabama A&M University men’s basketball program is facing NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) penalties, which will impact its postseason eligibility. The APR deficiencies that led to the penalty stem from multiple years of challenges in academic oversight and student-athlete retention under previous leadership. While those outcomes cannot be reversed, they have created a clear mandate for improvement within the program. What is APR? The NCAA’s Academic Progress Rate (APR) measures a program’s academic eligibility and retention. Teams earn points each term based on student-athletes staying in school and remaining…

Read More

Tre Powell Commits to Alabama State University: Hornets Add Perimeter Firepower via Transfer Portal

Brandon King

The Alabama State Hornets men’s basketball have secured a key addition out of the transfer portal, landing sharpshooting guard Tre Powell. The move adds another layer of scoring punch to an Alabama State squad looking to make noise in the SWAC. Powell began his collegiate career at Shaw, where he redshirted his freshman season, and appeared in only 11 games for the Bears. He moved on to Harford Community College where he seemed to find his footing. He averaged a team high 14-2 points per game, and he developed a…

Read More

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…

Read More

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…

Read More

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,…

Read More

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…

Read More

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…

Read More

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

Staff

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…

Read More

SWAC Freshman of the Year Antonio Muñoz Commits to San Diego

Brandon King

The 2026 SWAC Freshman of the Year is headed west. Grambling standout Antonio Muñoz announced Wednesday via social media that he has committed to the University of San Diego, giving the Toreros a versatile and proven young talent. The Whitney Young (Chicago, IL) product made an immediate impact in his freshman campaign, leading Grambling with 12.5 points per game. He added 3.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists while logging 24.9 minutes per contest. Muñoz showed flashes of high-level scoring ability throughout the season, topping the 20-point mark five times. His best…

Read More