Category: SWAC

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 picked to finish third in SWAC East, five Tigers named Preseason All-SWAC

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Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) released the 2024 Preseason Football Teams on Tuesday morning as part of Media Day activities and Jackson State placed five players on the two teams combined. Evan Henry returns as a First Team selection after earning Second Team honors last season after helping the offense average 161.6 yards per game running 227.7 yards passing. He helped amass 389.4 yards per game offensively. He was joined by Fabian McCray who hauled in 41 receptions for 584 yards and four touchdowns including a season-long 47-yard reception. He…

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Grambling’s Myles Crawley named SWAC Preseason Offensive Player of The Year

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Courtesy of Curtis Ford, Grambling Athletics Grambling State University quarterback Myles Crawley was named the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Preseason Player of the Year, announced by the conference on Tuesday morning. Crawley solidified himself as one of the best up and coming quarterbacks in the SWAC during the 2023 campaign. Crawley threw for 2,303 yards with a 16 touchdowns last season. He was the first Grambling State quarterback to throw for at least 2,000 yards since Devante Kincaid in 2017. With Crawley at starter, GSU’s passing offense improved from 11th in the SWAC in…

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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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Florida A&M is looking for the next voice of Bragg

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title image via Florida A&M Athletic Department Courtesy of FAMU Athletics Florida A&M Athletics is holding open auditions to be the football public address announcer. Applicants will have the potential to serve as the PA announcer for football games at Bragg Memorial Stadium. The role includes: Top applicants may be selected for in-person auditions, including reading a sample game script over an in-venue PA system and meeting with Florida A&M Athletics staff members. Qualifications and responsibilities Additional detailsPA announcers are compensated based on the number of games they work and…

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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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SIAC 2024 Football Preseason Honors and Predicted Order of Finish

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Courtesy of the SIAC The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference announced its 2024 Preseason All-SIAC Football team and Predicted Order of Finish on Tuesday, featuring 30 returning players from the 2023 SIAC Football All-Conference team. Preseason All-SIAC Football selections, individual honorees, and the Predicted Order of Finish are as voted on by the conference’s head coaches and sports information directors. FIRST TEAM POSITION NAME SCHOOL CLASS HOMETOWN Offensive Line Dylan Lampkin* Edward Waters Senior Jacksonville, FL Offensive Line Tyler Lowery* Miles Senior Evergreen, AL Offensive Line Jamari Pierre* Edward Waters Sophomore…

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Son of Shaquille O’ Neal heading to Florida A&M 

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Shaqir O’Neal, son of basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal is heading to the Highest of Seven Hills.  “Shaqir has played in one of the premier programs in our conference and for a great head coach,” said head coach Patrick Crarey. “He brings versatility, athleticism, and experience to our team. I’m excited he chose me to help him achieve his goals.” Shaqir had spent the previous three seasons at Texas Southern, posting career averages of 1.6 points, and 1.3 rebounds in only 8.5 minutes per contest. His career-best effort came in a 12-point, 7-rebound…

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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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Jackson State’s Malone Silver named to NCAA Division I Legislative Committee

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title image via JSU Athletics Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics Jackson State Associate Athletic Director for Academics and Compliance Malone Silver has been appointed as a member of the Division I Legislative Committee. The appointment runs from July 1 of this year until June 30, 2028. The Legislative Committee’s primary responsibility will be to review and make recommendations to the Council regarding the merits of proposals developed through the shared governance process (conferences and Council committees). The Legislative Committee will also provide feedback to autonomy conferences regarding the impact of autonomy proposals on the…

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