Category: Sports

TSU Rewards Nolan Smith With Extension After NCAA Tournament Breakthrough

Brandon King

In just his first season at the helm, Nolan Smith has already etched his name into the modern history of Tennessee State Tigers basketball. Smith kicked the proverbial doors down in Nashville, leading the Tigers to a 23–10 overall record and a 15–5 mark in Ohio Valley Conference play. TSU captured both the regular season and conference tournament championships, earning its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1994—ending a three-decade drought in emphatic fashion. On the heels of that historic campaign, Tennessee State has rewarded Smith with a contract extension that…

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Bethune-Cookman baseball shocks LSU 10-7

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Image via Romeo T. Guzman Courtesy of Bethune-Cookman Athletics 10 Winner BCUBB 7 LSU Team R H E BCUBB 10 12 3 LSU 7 11 2 W: Barroso, Andris (2-3) L: Santiago Garcia (1-1)  S: Zambrano, Jean Carlos (1 BATON ROUGE, La. — The Wildcats’ offense rose to the challenge Tuesday night with 10 runs on 12 hits to pick up a huge 10-7 road win over No. 24 LSU at Alex Box Stadium. The victory is Bethune-Cookman’s first over a ranked opponent since 2017, with the last regular season win coming in 2014. LSU (22-12, 6-6) struck first…

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LeBron James Adds Fuel to Ongoing Memphis Grizzlies Relocation Debate

Brandon King

The future of the Memphis Grizzlies continues to be a topic of conversation—and now, one of the biggest voices in basketball has weighed in. Appearing on the Bob Does Sports show (episode released Thursday), LeBron James didn’t mince words when discussing what he believes could be the franchise’s long-term outlook. “I’m not the first guy to even talk about it in the NBA. Like, we all like, ‘You guys have to move.’ Just go over to Nashville. You got Vanderbilt over there, and you got the [expletive] NASCAR. You got…

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Demetria Frank named Bethune-Cookman women’s head basketball coach

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Courtesy of BCU Athletics Bethune-Cookman University Vice President for Athletics Reggie Theus announced today the appointment of Demetria Frank as Head Women’s Basketball Coach. Frank becomes the eighth head coach in program history. “This is an exciting day for Bethune-Cookman Athletics,” Theus said. “We are thrilled to welcome back one of our most accomplished alumni to lead our women’s basketball program into a new era. Demetria Frank aligns with our mindset and goal of building a Championship Culture, bringing with her a true love for our program and our university.…

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Chicago Bulls waive Jaden Ivey after Instagram Live comments

Brandon King

The Chicago Bulls announced Monday afternoon that they have cut ties with guard Jaden Ivey for “conduct detrimental to the team.” Ivey went live on social media, taking the NBA to task during the nearly hour-long stream for the league’s Pride Month celebration.  “The world proclaims LGBTQ, right? They proclaim Pride Month—and the NBA does too. They show it to the world. They say, ‘Come join us for Pride Month, to celebrate unrighteousness.’” They proclaim it on the billboards. They proclaim it in the streets.  Unrighteousness. So how is it…

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North Carolina A&T Leading Scorer Lewis Shine Enters Transfer Portal

Brandon King

Fresh off a historic freshman campaign, North Carolina A&T guard Lewis Shine is on the move. The Winston-Salem, North Carolina native announced Monday morning that he intends to enter the transfer portal, becoming one of the most intriguing available prospects after a breakout season with the Aggies. Shine led North Carolina A&T in scoring, averaging 18.9 points per game, and delivered multiple standout performances throughout the year. His season high came on January 24, when he poured in 33 points in an 80–73 win over Towson. His impact went far…

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Bowie State names Bryan Wilson interim men’s basketball coach

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Courtesy of Bowie State Athletics The Department of Athletics at Bowie State University has elevated longtime associate head coach Bryan Wilson to interim head coach of the Bulldogs men’s basketball program as the university begins a national search for its next head coach. The appointment follows the retirement announcement of former head coach Darrell Brooks, who stepped away from the program in February 2026. Wilson steps into the role after 12 seasons on the Bowie State coaching staff, including the past 11 as Associate Head Coach. A former Bulldog standout, Wilson brings extensive…

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Tennessee State Is Back — But Now Comes the Hard Part

Brandon King

Tennessee State Tigers men’s basketball is back. Conference champions. NCAA Tournament team. A program resurrected after decades in the wilderness. For years, Tennessee State basketball lived on the margins—far removed from the national conversation since the 1994–95 season. That changed this year. Not just because the Tigers won, but because they mattered again. Picked to finish fourth in the preseason OVC poll, Tennessee State exceeded every expectation. The Tigers captured both the regular season and conference tournament championships, finishing 23–9 overall and 15–5 in league play—a program high for conference…

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What’s Next for Tennessee State After Its March Madness Return?

Brandon King

Tennessee State’s season ended with a tough loss, but the bigger picture tells a far more important story: the Tigers are back in the business of winning basketball. Now comes the hard part — staying there. The gap between Tennessee State and a program like Iowa State was clear. Size, depth, and physicality all tilted heavily in favor of the Cyclones, underscoring just how much work remains for the Tigers to become not just a tournament team, but a competitive one. Addressing the Frontcourt If Tennessee State is serious about…

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Tennessee State’s Historic Run Ends in Blowout Loss to Iowa State

Brandon King

Tennessee State’s long-awaited return to the NCAA Tournament proved to be a harsh reality check. Back in the Big Dance for the first time in 32 years, the Tigers were overwhelmed by Iowa State in a 108-74 loss that brought their historic season to a close. From the outset, the Cyclones imposed their will with size, strength, and relentless pressure on both ends of the floor. Iowa State dominated the glass 43-29 and stifled Tennessee State from beyond the arc, holding the Tigers to just 23.8% (5-of-21) from three-point range.…

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