Tag: SWAC basketball

Makayla Cunningham Transfers to Kansas, Adds Veteran Guard Presence to Jayhawks Backcourt

Brandon King

The University of Kansas women’s basketball program continues reshaping its roster through the transfer portal, securing a commitment from former Southern guard Makayla Cunningham. Cunningham arrives in Lawrence after a productive stint at Southern, where she played a key role on an NCAA Tournament team. Known for her steady backcourt play, defensive activity, and unselfish style, she gives Kansas a needed blend of experience and versatility. During her most recent season, Cunningham averaged approximately 5.4 points, 3.8 assists, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.8 steals per game, showing her value as a…

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Alabama A&M Bulldogs men’s basketball APR penalties explained: postseason ban, AD Paul A. Bryant responds, program outlook

Brandon King

The Alabama A&M University men’s basketball program is facing NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) penalties, which will impact its postseason eligibility. The APR deficiencies that led to the penalty stem from multiple years of challenges in academic oversight and student-athlete retention under previous leadership. While those outcomes cannot be reversed, they have created a clear mandate for improvement within the program. What is APR? The NCAA’s Academic Progress Rate (APR) measures a program’s academic eligibility and retention. Teams earn points each term based on student-athletes staying in school and remaining…

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Londyn Walker transfers from North Carolina A&T to Alabama State

Brandon King

Roster movement across HBCU women’s basketball continues, as the former North Carolina A&T guard Londyn Walker has found a new home. Walker is headed to Alabama State, giving the Hornets another addition as they continue to reshape their roster through the transfer portal. Walker, the 2024-25 MaxPreps Player of the Year, departs North Carolina A&T following a freshman campaign in which she appeared in 7 contests, is now joining an Alabama State squad looking to build depth and competitiveness heading into the upcoming season. While Walker a standout at Milton…

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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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Amaree Brown Commits to Alabama State Out of Transfer Portal

Brandon King

Amaree Brown is taking his talents to the Alabama State Hornets, giving the program a notable addition from the transfer portal. The 6-foot-5, 210-pound wing announced his commitment after departing Southern Indiana, where he flashed potential as a versatile perimeter scorer. Brown’s combination of size, athleticism, and offensive ability makes him an intriguing piece for Alabama State as they look to build momentum heading into the upcoming season. Brown began his collegiate career at Oklahoma Panhandle State University , where he appeared in 53 games ,46 starts, for the Aggies,…

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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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SWAC Freshman of the Year Antonio Muñoz Commits to San Diego

Brandon King

The 2026 SWAC Freshman of the Year is headed west. Grambling standout Antonio Muñoz announced Wednesday via social media that he has committed to the University of San Diego, giving the Toreros a versatile and proven young talent. The Whitney Young (Chicago, IL) product made an immediate impact in his freshman campaign, leading Grambling with 12.5 points per game. He added 3.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists while logging 24.9 minutes per contest. Muñoz showed flashes of high-level scoring ability throughout the season, topping the 20-point mark five times. His best…

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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…

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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,…

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Prairie View defeats Lehigh 67-55 in NCAA play-in

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image via Kyndall White Courtesy of Prairie View Athletics 67 Winner PVAM 55 Lehigh Team 1 2 F PVAM 27  40  67 Lehigh 29  26  55 Prairie View A&M is dancing on. Behind a dominant performance from Dontae Horne and Cory Wells, the Panthers powered past the Lehigh Mountain Hawks, 67-55, Wednesday night at University of Dayton Arena in the NCAA First Four. With the win, Prairie View A&M advances to face No. 1 seed Florida Gators men’s basketball on Friday, March 20 at 9:25 p.m. ET at Benchmark International Arena marking the program’s…

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