Category: SWAC

FAMU’s Patrick Crarey II adds Fred Lymas to coaching staff

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title image via Florida A&M Basketball Courtesy of FAMU Athletics Florida A&M men’s basketball adds another assistant coach with the addition of Fred Lymas. “I’m excited to add Fred to the coaching staff, he has been with me longer than any other assistant coach in my career, and much of our success is due to him,” said Head Coach Patrick Crarey. “I started my career with him when we were both in our 20s at Washington Adventist. We did some great things together, and we reunited at St. Thomas. Fred brings…

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A pair of Alabama A&M basketballers invited to NBPA Camp

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title image BPO+ Digital Media Courtesy of Brian Howard, Assistant AD for Communications, Alabama A&M Alabama A&M University men’s basketball student-athletes Lorenzo Downey and Chad Moodie were invited to the National Basketball Players Association Top 50 Basketball Camp, held over the weekend. Downey and Moodie represented the Bulldogs in the weekend-long festivities, which featured players from the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) and Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), HBCU leagues in NCAA Division I and NCAA Division II. During the three-day camp, players showcased their talent against their peers of the neighboring conference through competitive…

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Funeral arrangements for former Grambling hoops star Jazmin Boyd

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Courtesy of Grambling Athletics Funeral Arrangements have been announced for former Grambling State University women’s basketball player Jazmin Boyd. She was tragically killed last week in a car crash. Jazmin Boyd Arrangements:Logos Missionary Baptist Church310 Mobile St.Hattiesburg, Miss.  Monday, July 29, 2024Viewing12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Monday, July 29, 2024Funeral 2 p.m. Send Floral Arrangements to:McSwain & Myers Funeral Services LLC1317 Hardy St.Hattiesburg, Miss., 39401

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Jazmin Boyd, former Grambling women’s hoops star, killed in car crash

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title image via Grambling Athletics Courtesy of Grambling State Athletic Communications Grambling State athletics remembers and mourns the passing of former Grambling State University women’s basketball star, Jazmin Boyd.  Boyd, member of the GSU women’s basketball team from 2015-2019, was one of the best women’s basketball players to ever step foot on the GSU campus. Her accomplishments included being named the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Freshman of the Year in 2016. She followed up that stellar season by earning All-SWAC honors once again in 2017.  In 2018, she helped lead the Lady…

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Jackson State unveils 2024-25 Men’s Hoops schedule

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Title image via Jackson State Athletics Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics Jackson State released the 2024-25 men’s basketball schedule on Monday featuring five teams who participated in the NCAA Tournament a season ago and eight teams who won 20-plus games. The Tigers go on the road to take on Southern Miss in an exhibition matchup on Oct. 28. Jackson State opens the season against perennial power Houston, who finished 32-5 last season before being eliminated in the Sweet 16, on Nov. 4 on the road. They continue the early November…

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Former Grambling basketballer secures spot on Pistons’ summer league team

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Courtesy of Grambling State Athletics La. | Former Grambling State University men’s basketball player Jourdan Smith has earned a spot on the Detroit Pistons Summer League roster. Smith, who just wrapped up a stellar career with GSU, helped the Tigers claim back-to-back regular season championships and win the 2024 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) men’s basketball championship.  The New Orleans, La. native participated in the 3rdAnnual HBCU All-Star Game in April following a season in which he averaged 9.8 points per game, 4.6 rebounds and 1.1 blocks. Smith was dominant in the SWAC…

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Coach Prime’s daughter signs NIL deal

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The daughter of Deion Sanders, Alabama A&M guard Shelomi Sanders, has signed a NIL deal with Dexcom U. Dexcom U is the NIL arm of Dexcom, the company is a “pioneer in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). CGM is a way of observing and checking glucose levels via a small wearable device.  Dexcom U is the NIL arm of Dexcom and touts itself as “the only NIL program dedicated to supporting college athletes with diabetes.” The program shines a light on collegiate athletes with diabetes and has a goal of inspiring…

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Grambling State women’s hoops adds TJ Royals to coaching staff

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Courtesy of Grambling State Athletic Communications Grambling State University women’s basketball head coach Courtney Simmons has announced the addition of TJ Royals to her staff as an assistant coach. “Geno Auriemma once said ‘I don’t hire good coaches, I hire good people.’ And I’m fortunate to have Coach TJ Royals and his family join us,” said Simmons. “He brings a wealth of knowledge, love, and passion for the game. He has won championships in the SWAC and I am excited about the opportunity to grow with him.” Royals comes to…

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Former FAMU player Nasir Core making noise in the Big3

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Since leaving the Highest of Seven Hills, former Florida A&M basketball player Nasir Core has plied his craft all over the world, playing for Achada Grande Volcanico in the Cape Verdian Praia League. Core helped the team ascend to the league’s second-best team and made it to the league’s semifinal round. In March 2022 he joined BC Teuta Durrës of the Albanian Basketball Superliga, the highest division of the Albanian Basketball League. His impact was felt immediately, as he helped Teuta win its fourth Albanian Supercup. Along the way, Core…

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UAPB women’s hoops names Roderick Woods as assistant coach

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New Arkansas Pine Bluff women’s head basketball coach Erica Leak rounds out her coaching staff, as the program announced the hiring of Roderick “Rodd” Woods as an assistant coach.  “We are so excited to announce coach Woods as the final piece to our staff,” said Coach Leak. “Woods is a competitor, a strong recruiter, and a passionate coach whose experiences will serve him well here at UAPB. A connector by nature, who is experienced in leadership development and team development, embodies our ‘six C’s, (Character, Commitment, Confidence, Class, Courage Culture)’…

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