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Tennessee State unveils Hockey Sweaters

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Tennessee State made waves throughout the HBCU sporting diaspora, and sports as a whole when it announced the fielding of the first hockey program at an HBCU, which is set to commence competition in 2024.  At the 67th Tennessee State University National Alumni Association (TSUNAA) Convention, coach Duante’ Abercrombie helped introduce the sweaters that the team will take to the ice this upcoming season.  All I can say is take my money now and I hope there is a black colorway. The initial run of Tennessee State hockey apparel is…

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Albany State Athletics recipient of two D-II grants

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title image via Albany State Athletics The Albany State University Athletic Department will be the recipient of the NCAA Division II Coaching Enhancement Grant and the NCAA Division II Ethnic Minorities and Women’s Internship Grant. The former allocates NCAA funding for the creation of new, full-time assistant coaching positions at NCAA D-II member institutions and also is purposed to foster access, recruitment, and selection and to help ensure the long-term success of ethnic minorities and women. The latter appropriates funds to member institutions that have demonstrated a commitment to bolstering…

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SWAC extends contract of Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland through 2032

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Courtesy of the Southwestern Athletic Conference The Southwestern Athletic Conference Councilof Presidents and Chancellors has unanimously approved a contract extension for SWAC Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland. The extension which will run through 2032 academic year, wasannounced on Friday afternoon. “Over the course of the past five years the SouthwesternAthletic Conference has made significant strides towards becoming one of the most widely recognized and visibleathletic conferences in the country,” said SWAC Council of Presidents and Chancellors Chairman Quinton T. Ross Jr., Ed.D. “The visionary and dynamic leadership of CommissionerMcClelland has helped propel our conference to prominence on a national stage while also increasing the availability of financial resources that have positively impacted the overall student-athlete experience. We are undoubtedly excited about the continued upward trajectory of our league under his leadership.” McClelland was named the sixth commissioner of the SWACduring the summer of 2018. Since that time the league has significantly increased its visibility and presence on a nationalstage through the broadcasting of conference football and basketball games on ESPN and HBCUGO platforms. Overall viewership of league football events reached a historic highthis past season with fans able to access the vast…

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Ahmad “Rod” White named Dillard University baseball coach

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Ahmad “Rod” White was named the head baseball coach at Dillard University, having the interim tag removed from his title.  White assumed the interim role following the hmm departure of Trennis Grant, the first coach in program history in April. Grant accepted the head coach position at Clark Atlanta University earlier this week.  Coach White led the team to a 12-4 mark over their last 16 contests, en route to finishing the season 20-27.  White has over 13 years of coaching and scouting experience. 

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DeMar DeRozan Lakers speculation gaining steam

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Courtesy of FanSided Chicago Bulls standout DeMar DeRozan is set to become a free agent this off-season, leading to widespread speculation about where he’ll land next. Jovan Buha of The Athletic recently weighed in on rumors linking DeRozan to the Los Angeles Lakers.  When a Lakers fan questioned the likelihood of DeRozan joining forces with LeBron James and Anthony Davis in LA, Buha was quick to dismiss the idea. He acknowledged the slim possibility but emphasized, “Unless DeMar is determined to return to his roots, to Los Angeles, and play…

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MEAC Champion sprinter denied Olympic Trial opportunity

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title image via Norfolk State Athletics The USA Track& Field Championships are happening this weekend and with the 10.05 Kai Cole posted at the MEAC Track & Field Championship, he should be heading to Eugene, Oregon.  However, the Norfolk State sprinter will not be amongst the nation’s elite athletes vying to represent the U.S. at the Paris Olympics and he says it was through no fault of his own.  Cole released a statement via his X account in which he lays the blame for his future absence squarely at the…

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An initial look at the 2025 “Galaxy” Nike Air Foamposite One

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The sneaker whose release hurtled sneaker culture down a deleterious path from which it’s yet to recover is making its return in 2025.  Thirteen years after its infamous release during NBA All-Star Weekend, the “Galaxy” Air Foamposite One is being prepared to cause sneaker pandemonium once more.  An initial image of the 2025 iteration has come to light via zsneakerheadz and they appear, at least from this angle, to be a fairly faithful recreation of its 2012 progenitor. They feature the galaxy graphic spread across its Foamposite upper paired with…

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Alcorn could be looking at former Stephen F. Austin baseball coach

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According to Michael Coker of blackcollegenines.com, Alcorn State is considering hiring former Stephen F. Austin coach Johnny Cardenas as its head baseball coach to replace Reggie Williams, who was shown the door after three seasons. After 16 seasons at the helm of the Stephen F. Austin baseball program, Coach Cardenas announced his retirement, which is to take effect on 31 July 2024. In his time leading Lumberjacks baseball, he recorded three 30+ win seasons. He coached two All-Americans, Bryson Myles (2011) and Hunter Dozier, (2013), 13 All-Southland Conference selections. In…

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”What The” Kobe IX Élite Protro coming in 2025

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Last seen in 2014, these will assuredly be highly anticipated by both fans of the man himself, Kobe Bryant, his sneakers, and unfortunately for avaricious reason, even the death profiteers.  At this time there are no available images but what should be presented is a fairly faithful recreation of its 2014 progenitor, meaning they should featured a multi-colored upper that appears predominantly orange on the lateral side and light green on the medial. The reflective Swooshes that adorn the sides feature volt bordering on the lateral side, wthile the branding…

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A conversation with Howard basketballer Jelani Williams

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Courtesy of Sareyah Rudd, MJFC major, c/o ‘2, Howard University Howard University Department of Athletics rolls on with another senior spotlight grad edition with rising senior journalism major Sareyah Rudd chatting with Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Champion Jelani Williams (Washington) from the men’s basketball team. Q: When did you first become interested in basketball?A: I have had a love for basketball as long as I can remember, but one of my favorite pictures I have from my childhood is of my Uncle David putting a nerf basketball in my hand and teaching me how…

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