Tag: HBCU Basketball

Grambling extends men’s basketball coach Donte’ Jackson

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Courtesy of Grambling State Athletic Communications GRAMBLING, La. | The University of Louisiana Board has approved a four-year contract extension for Grambling State University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Donte’ Jackson, announced on Friday. His contract is set to run through 2028.  “Coach Jackson is a builder of men and has crafted a strong program that not only competes fiercely on the court, but also in the classroom,” said Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Trayvean Scott. “He has lifted our program to new highs and a renewed the sense of pride in…

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Check out these latest images of the Jordan Luka 2

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The Jordan Luka 2 is the latest iteration of the signature line of Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Dončić. Its black-based upper is spread across a combination of mesh and synthetic materials with purple appearing as a secondary hue. Luka and Jumpman branding can be seen on the tongue and associated pull, tab respectively. Underneath resides a black midsole that features both solidly colored and multi-colored speckled sections and a Jumpman-branded semi-translucent outsole.

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Norfolk State’s Bryant and Bankston named to VaSID All-State squads

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Courtesy of Alex Lehmbeck, Asst. SID, Norfolk State Athletics Norfolk State seniors Joe Bryant Jr. and Kris Bankston have been named to Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) University Division All-State Men’s Basketball teams, the organization announced on Wednesday afternoon. Bryant was named to the All-State First Team for the second consecutive season, while Bankston received a spot on the Second Team for his first All-State selection. It marked the first time the Spartans have had two players represented on All-State teams since 2014-15, when Jeff Short and RaShid Gaston earned Second Team honors. Bryant…

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Tennessee State Basketball adds five transfers for the 2023-24 campaign

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Courtesy of Tennesseee State Athletics NASHVILLE — Tennessee State men’s basketball head coach Brian “Penny” Collins has announced the addition of five highly sought-after transfers to the 2023-24 roster. Joining the Tigers next season will be Kinyon Hodges from Eastern Illinois, Jason Jitoboh from Florida, Denim Dawson from Nebraska and E.J. Bellinger Jr. and Michael Shanks from Belmont. Jitoboh, Bellinger and Hodges will have one season of eligibility as graduate students while Dawson Shanks has multiple seasons remaining.  The addition of Hodges, Jitoboh, Dawson, Bellinger, and Shanks adds depth to the roster that lost…

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Norfolk State’s Kris Bankston receives Portsmouth Invitational invite

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Courtesy of Alex Lehmbeck, Asst. SID, Norfolk State University NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk State men’s basketball will have not one, but two representatives at a prestigious showcase event this month. Just days after his teammate Joe Bryant Jr. received the nod, Norfolk State senior Kris Bankston has earned a spot in the upcoming Portsmouth Invitational Tournament (PIT), the event revealed on Tuesday afternoon. “Kris Bankston is the prototype of today’s NBA big, I’m so excited that he got into the PIT,” Norfolk State  head coach Robert Jones said. “To have two HBCU players and two from the same…

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Norfolk State women’s hoops 24th in College Insider National Poll

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Title image via Niya Grant Photography Courtesy of Alysse Scripter, Associate Sports Information Director, Norfolk State Athletics NORFOLK, Va. — The Norfolk State University women’s basketball team wrapped up a historic season with a final ranking of 24th in the CollegeInsider.com Women’s Mid Major Top 25 Coaches Poll.  The Spartans finished the 2022-23 season with an overall record of 26-7 that culminated with a trip to the NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship Tournament. The program achieved new heights with the most victories in the NCAA Division I era. In addition, Norfolk State ended…

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Talented shooting guard Jordyn Bailey commits to Fisk University

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Courtesy of Fisk University Athletics The Fisk Women’s Basketball team wants to continue building upon their successful 2022-23 season. Jordyn Bailey, a talented 5’5″ senior from Athens, AL, has committed to playing for the Fisk Women’s Basketball Team under Head Women’s Basketball Coach Victoria Crawford. With a passion for biology, Jordyn plans to major in the field while continuing to excel on the court. Jordyn’s impressive resume includes a variety of academic and athletic accolades. In high school, she was a member of the National Honor Society, Rho Kappa, National Beta…

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Norfolk State’s Joe Bryant selected for NABC Reese’s Division I All-Star Game

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Courtesy of Alex Lehmbeck, Asst. SID, Norfolk State Athletics NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk State men’s basketball star Joe Bryant Jr. continues to stack illustrious accolades to his decorated collegiate resume. The fifth-year senior will compete in the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Reese’s Division I All-Star Game, the organization announced on Tuesday afternoon. Bryant becomes just the second player in program history to represent Norfolk State at the prestigious event, showcasing the top senior talent across the country. Former NSU guard Pendarvis Williams received the honor in 2014. Bryant was the only student-athlete from…

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Norfolk State’s Larry Vickers named HBCU National Coach of the Year by BOXTOROW

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Courtesy of Brian Howard, Asst. AD/Communications NORFOLK, Va. | Norfolk State University head women’s basketball coach Larry Vickers was selected the HBCU National Coach of the Year by BOXTOROW, the organization announced on Wednesday. In addition to Vickers’ honor, Camille Downswas selected to the HBCU BOXTOROW All-America First Team, while teammate Deja Francis was named to the second team. Vickers, who just completed his eighth season at Norfolk State, guided the Spartans to their second consecutive Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) regular season championship and the program’s first women’s conference tournament championship in more than 20 years.…

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Grambling baseball sweeps doubleheader against Alcorn State

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Courtesy of Curtis Ford, Grambling State Athletics GRAMBLING, La. | The Grambling State University baseball team earned two Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) victories in a doubleheader on Saturday afternoon, defeating Alcorn State 20-3 and 7-6 at Wilbert Ellis Field at R.W.E. Jones Park. Game 1 Grambling State (8-14 overall, 4-1 SWAC) dominated Alcorn State (1-17, 0-5) from start to finish in the opening contest. The Tigers torched the Braves’ pitching staff for 20 runs on 13 hits. GSU also exercised patience at the plate, drawing 13 walks.  Grambling State jumped in…

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