Posts by Rob Knox

Rob Knox is an award-winning professional and a member of the Lincoln (Pa.) Athletics Hall of Fame. In addition to having work published in SLAM magazine, the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Washington Post, and Diverse Issues In Higher Education, Knox enjoyed a distinguished career as an athletics communicator for Lincoln, Kutztown, Coppin State, Towson, and UNC Greensboro. He also worked at ESPN and for the Delaware County Daily Times. Recently, Knox was honored by CSC with the Mary Jo Haverbeck Trailblazer Award and the NCAA with its Champion of Diversity award. Named a HBCU Legend by SI.com, Knox is a graduate of Lincoln University and a past president of the College Sports Communicators, formerly CoSIDA.

Laine McGurk drives the ball to the basket on a fastbreak.

CAA notebook: How Laine McGurk went berserk and fueled Drexel’s victory over Pitt

November 23, 2025

Also a look at North Carolina A&T’s D’Mya Tucker, Towson’s 3-point shooting and Charleston’s long road trip

North Carolina Central's Morgan Callahan dribbles in a game last year.

HBCU notebook: Inside Morgan Callahan’s decision to return to North Carolina Central

November 16, 2025

Also, a look at Howard’s 4-0 start and a profile of UAPB’s Indiya Bowen, plus notes on Delaware State and Alabama A&M

A group of UConn players are walking on the floor during its season-opening victory.

UConn and Louisville reflect on sacred opportunity of Armed Forces Classic

November 5, 2025

Azzi Fudd: ‘This was such a special experience.’

Alcorn State's Nakia Cheatham leans her arm on head coach Nate Kilbert's shoulder while Kiarra Henderson stands with her arms folded.

How Nakia Cheatham and Kiarra Henderson became the heart and soul of Alcorn State

November 3, 2025

Cheatham and Henderson are linked not only by accolades, but also by their unfinished business

Norfolk State women's basketball celebrates its third straight MEAC championship.

2025-26 MEAC preview

October 29, 2025

Howard headlines a conference loaded with rising contenders eager to challenge it and three-time defending champion Norfolk State

William & Mary celebrates the 2025 CAA Tournament championship with a group photo.

2025-26 CAA preview

October 23, 2025

The College of Charleston enters the season as the favorite

Southern women's basketball celebrates 2nd SWAC championship in 3 years. (Photo credit: SWAC)

2025-26 SWAC preview

October 16, 2025

Preseason favorite Southern is seeking a return trip and third in four years to the NCAA Tournament despite plenty of top contenders

A player looking up from the ground with a camera snaps a photo of a teammates

The beauty in the chaos: Inside women’s basketball’s new era of photo day

October 10, 2025

Across locker rooms and campuses, players are claiming space, showing personality and redefining what it means to be seen

New Alabama State women's basketball coach Johnetta Hayes holds a black Alabama State jersey while being flanked by athletic director Dr. Jason Cable (left) and president Quinton T. Ross (right)

HBCU notebook: Johnetta Hayes excited to lead Alabama State’s new era and add to its rich history

September 16, 2025

Hayes: ‘The biggest thing that keeps me going every day is being able to affect change in our student athletes’ lives’

Natasha Cloud brings up the ball with Breanna Stewart trailing her.

Beyond the boos: Remembering the humans in the jerseys

August 22, 2025

WNBA stars open up about noise, negativity, and the small gestures that keep them grounded