Tag: HBCU Sports

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

Brandon King

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

Brandon King

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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Howard freshman Marcus Weekes named toMEAC All-Tournament team

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image via Jalisa Fulwood Courtesy of Howard Athletics The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) uncovered its men’s tennis all-tournament team where Howard University saw freshman standout Marcus Weekes (London, United Kingdom) acknowledged for his performances in Cary, N.C. The announcement came immediately after the championship match. In the No. 3 singles slot, Weekes topped the Bears’ Roman Filima in a thrilling three-set match (6-3, 3-6, 6-3) and propelled HU to the MEAC Semifinal Round. He also won his doubles contest, alongside teammate junior Kendrick Lash (Winston-Salem, N.C.), 6-4.     Howard concluded its season after an…

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Howard Lacrosse ends season with 13-5 loss to Stonehill

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Image via David Sierra Courtesy of Howard University Athletics Howard University lacrosse (3-13, 2-7 NEC) closed out its 2026 regular season Saturday afternoon with a 13-5 loss to Stonehill (11-6, 8-1 NEC) at Greene Stadium on Senior Day. The Bison opened the contest with early energy as freshman attacker Sophia Lima (Altadena, Calif.) found the back of the net for the game’s first goal three minutes into the match. Howard later evened the score, 2-2, following a man-up goal from freshman Ryan Davis (Houston) off a Lima assist. Stonehill responded with a decisive run…

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Jayden Williams Commits to Jackson State, Giving Tigers Frontcourt Boost

Brandon King

Jackson State University has added size, experience, and upside to its roster, as 6-foot-9 forward/center Jayden Williams has officially announced his commitment to the Tigers. Williams, a transfer from University of the Incarnate Word, revealed his decision via his X (formerly Twitter) account, solidifying the move as Jackson State continues to reshape its roster heading into the upcoming season. Coming out of Bella Vista Prep ( Phoenix, Az) Williams was rated a 3-star prospect.  Here is how On3 Senior National Recruiting Analyst Jamie Shaw accessed Williams as a player:  Jayden…

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Black College All-American Team and Black College Football Poll will debut in 2026

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Courtesy of the Southwestern Athletic Conference BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Black College Football Poll (BCFP) and the Black College Football All-American teams will make inaugural debuts just in time for the start of the 2026 college football season as it was announced on Wednesday, April 22nd. The Black College Football Poll and the Black College Football All-American teams have been formally endorsed and sanctioned by the two NCAA Division I conferences (Southwestern Athletic Conference and the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) along with the two NCAA Division II conferences (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association and…

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Mike Davis to be named Head Coach at Mississippi Valley State, Tasked With Rebuilding Delta Devils

Brandon King

Mike Davis is officially back in the head coaching ranks. Mississippi Valley State University seems poised to tab the veteran coach as the new leader of its men’s basketball program, , but nothing has been officially announced, per Jason Munoz of the Commercial Appeal. The hiring of Davis would signal a major reset for a team looking to climb out of the basement of the Southwestern Athletic Conference. Davis will be stepping into one of the most challenging situations in Division I basketball. The Delta Devils are coming off a…

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Bobby Gardner Commits to Maryland Eastern Shore

Brandon King

Former Virginia Union Panthers guard Bobby Gardner has announced his commitment to Maryland Eastern Shore, giving the Hawks a proven scorer out of the transfer pipeline. The former CIAA Rookie of the Year revealed his decision Friday via X, writing:“A lot of whys, a lot of where’s, a lot of find where you can call home. Found my home, time to change the momentum and make a change. Committed!!” Gardner is coming off a strong sophomore campaign in which he averaged a team-high 12.4 points per game, along with 3.8…

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