Category: HBCU Sports

FAMU x Nike Vomero 18 Officially Releases: Florida A&M-Inspired Runner Available Now

Brandon King

Nike has officially released the Florida A&M (FAMU) Nike Vomero 18, giving Rattlers fans a fresh way to represent one of the nation’s most iconic HBCUs. Part of Nike’s expanding NCAA footwear collection, the FAMU-themed Vomero 18 combines the university’s unmistakable green-and-orange color palette with one of the brand’s most comfortable running silhouettes. The upper is dressed in Fortress Green with Mandarin accents and crisp white detailing throughout. Florida A&M branding appears near the heel, while Nike’s signature Swoosh completes the collegiate-inspired design. Beyond its eye-catching appearance, the Vomero 18…

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Dr. Destiny Lane Frazier Named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Wiley University

Brandon King

Wiley University has officially named Dr. Destiny Lane Frazier as the 13th head coach of its women’s basketball program, ushering in a new era for the Lady Wildcats with one of the rising young leaders in collegiate basketball. Frazier arrives at Wiley after serving as the head coach at LaGrange College, where she helped elevate the Panthers program while emphasizing player development, academic achievement, and a competitive culture. Her coaching résumé also includes time as an assistant coach and strength and conditioning coach at Berry College, giving her experience in…

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Tuskegee University Bans Bonnets, Du-Rags, House Shoes, and Other Attire in Classrooms

Brandon King

TUSKEGEE, Ala. — Tuskegee University has implemented a new classroom dress code that prohibits students from wearing bonnets, du-rags, house shoes, pajamas, and several other forms of casual attire during class. The policy, which recently gained widespread attention on social media, is part of the university’s effort to reinforce professional standards and maintain an academic environment that reflects its institutional values. According to the guidelines, students are expected to dress in a manner that is appropriate for the classroom and representative of the university’s tradition of excellence. Along with bonnets,…

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Former Jackson State Defensive Back Levi Wyatt Killed in Car Crash at 23

Brandon King

The Jackson State football community is mourning the tragic loss of former defensive back Levi Wyatt, who was killed in a car crash on Saturday. He was 23 years old. Family members confirmed Wyatt’s passing through social media.  A native of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Wyatt built an impressive football career that took him from the junior college ranks to the FCS level before finishing his collegiate career at Jackson State. Before joining the Tigers, Wyatt played at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and later transferred to McNeese State, where he earned…

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Alabama A&M Names Rufus Green Head Softball Coach

Brandon King

Alabama A&M has officially named Rufus Green as the next head coach of its softball program, the university announced Tuesday. Green arrives on The Hill after serving as the head coach at Fort Valley State, bringing more than two decades of coaching experience at both the high school and collegiate levels.  Green built a strong résumé with the Wildcats, leading the program to the 2024 SIAC East Division championship while earning SIAC Coach of the Year honors. Under his leadership, Fort Valley State also finished as the SIAC runner-up in…

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Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Announces Matchups Through 2029, Featuring Jackson State, Morgan State and South Carolina State

Brandon King

The future of one of HBCU football’s premier opening weekend showcases is now set. The Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff has officially announced its featured matchups for the next three seasons, with Morgan State, Jackson State, Norfolk State, South Carolina State, Alabama State and Alcorn State all slated to take center stage in nationally televised contests. The annual event continues to serve as a marquee showcase for Historically Black Colleges and Universities while highlighting the longstanding rivalry between the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). 2027: Morgan…

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Former Jackson State Assistant Joseph Stone III Selected for NFL’s Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship with the San Francisco 49ers

Brandon King

Former Jackson State assistant strength and conditioning coach Joseph Stone III has earned an opportunity to continue his coaching journey at the NFL level after being selected for the 2026 NFL Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship with the San Francisco 49ers. The prestigious fellowship is designed to provide talented coaches from diverse backgrounds with hands-on experience during NFL training camp while helping prepare them for future coaching opportunities in professional football. Stone, who served as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Jackson State during the 2022 and 2023 seasons,…

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Alabama A&M’s Cornelious Brown IV Named to HBCU National Player of the Year Watch List

Brandon King

Alabama A&M quarterback Cornelius Brown IV has been named to the 2026 HBCU National Player of the Year Award Watch List, recognizing him as one of the premier players in HBCU football heading into the upcoming season. Although injuries halted his 2025 season after just 4 games in 2025, Brown has emerged as one of the SWAC’s top signal-callers, earning national recognition for his leadership, poise, and ability to make plays through the air and on the ground. His inclusion on the preseason watch list underscores the expectations surrounding both…

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Grand Jury Declines to Indict Man Charged in Fatal Kentucky State University Shooting

Brandon King

A Kentucky grand jury has declined to indict the man who had been charged in connection with the fatal shooting at Kentucky State University, bringing an end—for now—to the criminal case stemming from one of the most tragic incidents on the HBCU campus in recent years. The grand jury returned a “No True Bill,” meaning prosecutors did not present enough evidence to establish probable cause for the case to proceed to trial. As a result, the murder and assault charges against Jacob Bard have been dismissed. The shooting occurred on…

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Alabama State Accepts NCAA Committee on Infractions Decision Following Level I-Mitigated Case

Brandon King

Alabama State University has announced that it has received the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions’ public decision regarding its infractions case, which was classified as Level I-Mitigated. Under the NCAA’s infractions process, a Level I violation represents the most serious category of rules violations, typically involving significant breaches that undermine the integrity of collegiate athletics. The “mitigated” designation means the NCAA determined there were substantial factors that reduced the severity of the case, such as the institution’s cooperation during the investigation, corrective actions taken, or other mitigating circumstances. While…

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