Tag: MEAC Basketball

Maryland Eastern Shore guard Justin Monden commits to Indiana

Brandon King

University of Maryland Eastern Shore transfer guard Justin Monden has committed to the Indiana Hoosiers, giving head coach Darian DeVries another backcourt addition through the portal.   The 6-foot guard spent the 2025-26 season at Maryland Eastern Shore, averaging 6.0 points and 1.6 assists in 32 appearances. Before that, he played two seasons at Division II Georgia Southwestern State University, where he showed more offensive production and perimeter shooting ability.  This was particularly on display as a sophomore, a season in which Monden averaged 12.2 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.1…

Read More

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…

Read More

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…

Read More

Former Top-100 Recruit James Brown Transfers to Howard, Looking for Fresh Start

Brandon King

A fresh start could be exactly what former top-100 recruit James Brown needs. After a brief and injury-plagued stint with North Carolina, Brown is heading to Howard University via the transfer portal—bringing size, pedigree, and untapped potential to one of the MEAC’s premier programs. Listed at 6-foot-10 and around 240 pounds, Brown entered college as a highly regarded prospect but never quite found his footing in Chapel Hill. Across two seasons, he saw limited action, appearing in just 27 games while battling injuries that stalled his development and consistency. Now,…

Read More

Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 12 Women’s Major Division Top 5 Rankings

Brandon King

Week 12 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Women’s Major Division Top 5 rankings featured one new addition, with minimal movement among the remaining four programs. As postseason play wraps up across multiple tournaments, each team’s final impression played a role in shaping this week’s poll. 5. Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks (20–15, 11–3) The Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks enter the rankings at No. 5 after being unranked a week ago. UMES caps off a historic season despite a 61–42 loss to Youngstown State Penguins in the second round…

Read More

Howard Rises to No. 1 as Shakeups Define Week 11 HBCU Women’s Major Division Rankings

Brandon King

Movement was the name of the game in Week 11 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Women’s Major Division Top 5, as a new team entered the rankings and nearly every returning program shifted positions from the previous week. 5. Alabama State Hornets (17-15, 12-6) The Hornets are the only team in the Top 5 that did not change position this week. Alabama State made an impressive run through the SWAC Tournament, advancing to the championship game before falling to defending champion Southern, 73-56. 4. Southern Jaguars (19-13,…

Read More

Michigan downs Howard 101-80

Staff

Courtesy of Ed Hill, retired Sports Information Director, Howard University 80 HOW 101 Winner Mich Team 1 2 F HOW 46  34  80 Mich 50  51  101 Guards Cam Gillus (Falls Church, Va.), Bryce Harris (Brentwood, N.Y.) and Cedric Taylor III (Atlanta) combined for 61 points, but it was not enough to offset a second half scoring surge and bench production as the Howard University men’s basketball team fell, 101-80, to Michigan in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at the Key Bank Center. The Bison came into the game with a nine-game win streak and advanced…

Read More

HBCU History in March Madness: Moments That Changed the Game

Brandon King

With the Tennessee State Tigers men’s basketball team preparing to take the court in the 2026 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament, the program adds another chapter to the proud legacy of HBCU basketball on college hoops’ biggest stage. Historically Black colleges and universities have long delivered unforgettable moments in the NCAA Tournament—proving time and again that programs outside the traditional power structure can compete, and win, in March Madness. Here’s a look at some of the most defining moments in HBCU tournament history. Texas Western’s Championship Changed College Basketball…

Read More

Bison Break Through: Howard Survives UMBC Rally in First Four Thriller

Brandon King

Image via WTOP News The Howard Bison held off a furious late rally from UMBC to secure an 86-83 victory in the NCAA First Four, marking the program’s first-ever NCAA Tournament win. UMBC jumped out to a quick 4-0 lead, but Howard responded with a 9-0 run to take control early. The Retrievers tied the game at 11 following a three-pointer from DJ Armstrong at the 14:35 mark, but the Bison answered with an 8-0 spurt to go up 19-11. UMBC continued to chip away, cutting the deficit to 31-30…

Read More

North Carolina Central Moves On From Women’s Basketball Head Coach Terrence Baxter

Brandon King

North Carolina Central University has announced a leadership change in its women’s basketball program, signaling a new direction for the Eagles moving forward. Head coach Terrence Baxter will not be retained after three seasons at the helm. “We are thankful to Coach Baxter for his service, leadership, and commitment to North Carolina Central University and our student-athletes,” said Director of Athletics Louis “Skip” Perkins. “We appreciate his contributions to our women’s basketball program and wish him continued success in the future.” Baxter’s final season came in 2025–26, where the Eagles…

Read More