Tag: HBCU Basketball

Tennessee State Lands Versatile Guard Ajayi Simmons from Transfer Portal

Brandon King

Image via Tennessee State Athletics Tennessee State is making a major splash, securing a commitment from guard Ajayi Simmons out of the transfer portal, under the leadership of new head coach Nolan Smith. Smith, who took over as head coach at Tennessee State this offseason, now has Simmons in his arsenal—a dynamic two-way guard. Simmons, a 6’3” playmaker from Coastal Carolina, averaged 12.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.2 assists last season. His combination of scoring, playmaking, and defensive disruption—top 10 in steals in his conference—makes him an ideal fit for…

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Aaron Nkrumah Earns NBA G League Elite Camp Invite, Takes Next Step Toward Pro Path

Brandon King

Aaron Nkrumah is continuing to turn heads at the next level, earning an invite to the NBA G League Elite Camp, a key pre-draft showcase that puts rising prospects directly in front of NBA and G League evaluators. The camp serves as an important gateway to the NBA Draft Combine, with top performers often earning late call-ups to the main event in Chicago. For Nkrumah, the invite signals growing league-wide interest in his two-way potential and steady rise as a pro prospect. Rising Stock After Strong Season Nkrumah’s path to…

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Former Five-Star Aaron Bradshaw Commits to Tennessee State Out of Transfer Portal

Brandon King

Tennessee State has landed one of the most high-profile transfer additions in program history. Former five-star recruit and McDonald’s All-American Aaron Bradshaw has committed to Tennessee State, giving the Tigers a major frontcourt boost heading into the upcoming season. Bradshaw, a 7-foot-1 big man, arrives in Nashville following stops at Kentucky, Ohio State, and most recently Memphis. Despite battling injuries throughout his collegiate career, the former top-tier prospect has continued to flash the upside that made him one of the most coveted players in the 2023 recruiting class. During his…

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Tre Powell Commits to Alabama State University: Hornets Add Perimeter Firepower via Transfer Portal

Brandon King

The Alabama State Hornets men’s basketball have secured a key addition out of the transfer portal, landing sharpshooting guard Tre Powell. The move adds another layer of scoring punch to an Alabama State squad looking to make noise in the SWAC. Powell began his collegiate career at Shaw, where he redshirted his freshman season, and appeared in only 11 games for the Bears. He moved on to Harford Community College where he seemed to find his footing. He averaged a team high 14-2 points per game, and he developed a…

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Edward Waters adds guard Asiana Britt via transfer portal

Brandon King

The Edward Waters University women’s basketball program continues to build out its roster, adding guard Asiana Britt through the transfer portal. Britt arrives from Florida SouthWestern State College, where she appeared in 31 games for the Bucs , where she averages 11.6 points and 3.2 assists per game bringing junior college experience and added depth to the Lady Tigers’ backcourt ahead of the upcoming season. A Jacksonville native, Britt’s addition carries a bit of homegrown significance, as she returns to a familiar area to continue her collegiate career. Known for…

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Kevin Herod named women’s basketball coach at Allen University 

Brandon King

Kevin Herod is officially the new head women’s basketball coach at Allen University, bringing a proven track record of success and program building to Columbia. Herod arrives with an impressive résumé that includes a 245–105 career record, multiple conference championships, and consistent postseason success across several stops in the HBCU ranks. Known for his ability to quickly elevate programs, Allen is betting on that same formula to take the next step within the SIAC. Most recently, Herod made an immediate impact at Florida Memorial University, where he led the program…

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John Wall Named President of Basketball Operations at Howard: A potential Game-Changer for HBCU Hoops

Brandon King

According to reports, 5-time NBA All-Star John Wall has become the president of basketball operations at Howard University.  The move brings the DMV native back home as he joins forces with one of the blue bloods of the HBCU space.  D.C. native and former No. 1 overall pick, Wall’s return to the area in a leadership role brings both credibility and intrigue—not just for Howard, but for the broader HBCU sports ecosystem. A Statement Hire with Immediate Impact Wall’s presence alone elevates Howard’s profile even more. Although the Bison are…

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Norfolk State Spartans women’s hoops add experienced forward Alexis Davis from transfer portal

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Image via Paul Hokanson/UB Athletics The Norfolk State Spartans women’s basketball continue to bolster their roster this offseason, adding forward Alexis Davis out of the transfer portal. Davis arrives in Norfolk after most recently suiting up for the Monmouth Hawks women’s basketball, following an earlier stint with the Buffalo Bulls women’s basketball. The 6-foot forward brings a blend of experience, rebounding ability, and frontcourt toughness that should immediately factor into the Spartans’ rotation. During the 2025–26 season at Monmouth, Davis averaged 7.1 points and 6.1 rebounds per game while shooting…

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SIAC Freshman of the Year Danny Delgardo III Commits to North Carolina A&T: What It Means for the Aggies

Brandon King

The transfer portal continues to serve as a pipeline for rising talent, and North Carolina A&T Aggies men’s basketball may have just landed one of its most intriguing additions of the offseason. SIAC Freshman of the Year Danny Delgardo III has officially committed to the Aggies, making the jump to Division I after a standout debut campaign that quickly put him on the radar across HBCU basketball. A Freshman Season That Turned Heads Delgardo wasted little time establishing himself as one of the premier newcomers in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic…

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Florida A&M Lands CIAA Defensive Player of the Year Breasia Coit in Transfer Portal

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Florida A&M University has made a major addition on the defensive side of the ball, securing a commitment from former CIAA Defensive Player of the Year Breasia Coit via the transfer portal. Colt, who made her name as one of the most dominant defenders in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association, now brings elite production and experience to Tallahassee as the Rattlers continue to reload their defense with proven talent. During her standout campaign, Coit averaged a team-leading 13.1 points and 12.3 rebounds per game , with the later pacing the…

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