Category: SWAC

Texas Southern Board Reportedly Rejects Corey Lowery, Ashley Robinson Advances to Vote Next Week

Brandon King

A dramatic twist has emerged in Texas Southern University’s leadership search. According to multiple reports, the Texas Southern Board of Regents has rejected the candidacy of Corey Lowery for the Tigers’ vacant men’s basketball head coaching position, while athletic director candidate Ashley Robinson remains on track for a Board vote next week. Lowery, who had been widely expected to succeed Johnny Jones after serving as an assistant coach at Seton Hall, reportedly saw his candidacy unravel amid concerns that surfaced during the approval process. Earlier this week, reports indicated he…

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Former UAPB Standout Zaay Green Signs Developmental Contract with Toronto Tempo

Brandon King

Former University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff star Zaay Green is getting another opportunity to make her mark in the WNBA. The 6-foot-2 guard has signed a developmental contract with the Toronto Tempo, the league’s newest expansion franchise, the team announced Tuesday.  Green joins Toronto after spending the 2026 offseason playing professionally overseas in Lithuania, Cyprus, and Mexico, where she averaged 12.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 1.1 steals across 51 games.  Her collegiate journey included stops at Tennessee, Texas A&M, UAPB, and Alabama, but it was at Arkansas-Pine…

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FAMU names Isaiah Knowles starting QB for Week 0 after decorated Albany State career

Brandon King

Florida A&M has officially found its leader under center for the start of the 2026 season. The Rattlers announced Monday that transfer quarterback Isaiah Knowles will open the season as the team’s starting quarterback for its Week 0 matchup, ending any speculation surrounding the position heading into the season opener. Knowles arrives in Tallahassee after an outstanding career at Albany State, where he established himself as one of the most accomplished quarterbacks in Division II and HBCU football. During his time with the Golden Rams, he earned SIAC Offensive Player…

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Mississippi Valley State Volleyball to Host 2026 Green & White Game on August 15

Brandon King

Mississippi Valley State Volleyball is inviting fans to get their first look at the 2026 Delta Devils during the program’s annual Green & White Game on Saturday, August 15. The intrasquad scrimmage is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. inside R.W. Harrison HPER Arena and will serve as the team’s preseason showcase before the start of the regular season. The event gives supporters an opportunity to meet the 2026 roster, see the team’s new additions in action, and get an early glimpse of what to expect this season under the…

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Alcorn State Offers 2028 3-Star Guard Monta Ellis Jr., Son of New GM Monta Ellis

Brandon King

Alcorn State has extended a scholarship offer to one of the nation’s emerging backcourt prospects. According to a post on his Instagram account, 2028 three-star guard Monta Ellis Jr. has received an offer from the Braves. The Texas native is coming off a productive sophomore campaign at Walnut Grove High School, where he averaged 14.5 points per game, establishing himself as one of the top players in the 2028 recruiting class. The offer is particularly noteworthy given Ellis Jr.‘s family ties to the program. His father, former NBA standout Monta…

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Texas Southern Set to Hire Seton Hall Assistant Corey Lowery as Next Head Basketball Coach

Brandon King

Texas Southern appears poised to name its next leader on the sidelines. Pending approval by the university’s board, Texas Southern intends to finalize a deal to hire Corey Lowery as its next head men’s basketball coach, according to multiple reports. Lowery joins the Tigers after spending the past four seasons as an assistant coach at Seton Hall. During his tenure in South Orange, he was part of a coaching staff that recorded 42 victories over its first two seasons together—the most wins by a first-year coaching staff through its initial…

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Alcorn State Hires Former NBA Guard Monta Ellis as Men’s Basketball General Manager

Brandon King

Alcorn State has added an accomplished NBA veteran to its basketball program, hiring Monta Ellis as the men’s basketball general manager. Ellis, who enjoyed a 12-year NBA career, brings extensive experience at the highest level of the game to the Braves. His hiring reflects the growing trend of Division I programs adding general managers to oversee roster management, recruiting, NIL strategy, and player personnel in the modern era of college athletics. Working alongside head coach Jake Morton, Ellis will help shape the program’s roster, evaluate talent, and provide mentorship to…

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Quinn Fordham Gray Sr. Set to Appear on The Paul Finebaum Show Tuesday

Brandon King

FAMU head football coach Coach Quinn Fordham Gray Sr. is set to make a national television and radio appearance this Tuesday when he joins The Paul Finebaum Show at 4:30 p.m. ET. The interview will be simulcast on SEC Network and ESPN Radio, giving college football fans an opportunity to hear directly from Gray as anticipation continues to build ahead of the upcoming season. The Paul Finebaum Show is one of the premier platforms for college football discussion, making the appearance a significant opportunity for Gray to share his thoughts…

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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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Prairie View A&M HC Tremaine Jackson Calls Out THSCA Over Coaching Staff Snub: “You Don’t Respect Our Ball”

Brandon King

image via MSN Prairie View A&M head football coach Tremaine Jackson is demanding more respect for HBCU football after his assistant coaches were left off the Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) coaching clinic speaker list. Jackson, whose Panthers became the only college football program in Texas to compete for a national championship during the season, believes his staff earned the opportunity to share their knowledge with coaches across the state. During his comments, Jackson didn’t hold back when addressing what he sees as a continued lack of recognition for…

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