HBCUs

Mississippi Valley State guard Sh'Diamond McKnight (with the ball) prepares to shoot a foul shot against Prairie View A&M during a game in the 2023-24 season.

HBCU notebook: Mississippi Valley State’s Sh’Diamond McKnight no longer a secret

By Rob Knox / November 20, 2024

Plus a look inside Norfolk State’s win over Missouri, Laila Fair’s leadership at Morgan State and how Aniya Gourdine’s strong summer is helping guide Southern

Candice Dupree stands on the Tennessee State sideline, points in front of her and says something to someone outside the frame.

WNBA legend Candice Dupree embraces her purpose in leading Tennessee State

By Rob Knox / November 17, 2024

Dupree: ‘I just want to make this a first-class experience’

Thumbnail image of basketball players over the text "MEAC, CAA & SWAC chat"

Locked On Women’s Basketball: HBCU stars and storylines

By The Next / November 15, 2024

Which teams are expected to contend for the MEAC, CAA and SWAC titles?

Diamond Johnson drives to the hoop

2024-25 MEAC preview

By Rob Knox / October 23, 2024

Norfolk State and Howard have faced off in the MEAC Tournament title contest in each of the last three years

Destiny Howell was the 2023 MEAC Player of the Year and she returns after missing last season. Photo credit/Howard Athletics

HBCU notebook: Destiny Howell’s return excites Howard, HBCUs looking forward to hosting Power Four programs

By Rob Knox / October 16, 2024

Howell: ‘Once I found the positives in a negative situation, it brought me peace and a clear mind’

Sophomore guard Ariana Mosley drives to the basket

2024-25 SWAC preview

By Rob Knox / October 9, 2024

Simmons: ‘We want to keep the main thing the main thing, and the goal is to be number one at the end of the season’

SC State's Jordan Releford attempts a foul during a game in the 2023-24 season. | Photo credit SC State Athletics

HBCU notebook: Releford ready to compete in HBCU Allstar Dream Classic

By Rob Knox / July 28, 2024

‘This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’

Tamisha Augustin holds up a No. 10 Hampton jersey with her last name on it.

HBCU notebook: Tamisha Augustin happy to return to her roots at Hampton University

By Rob Knox / June 13, 2024

‘How you treat people matters’

Jackson State center Angel Jackson holds the ball in front of her body with two hands and surveys her options.

Jackson State’s Angel Jackson realizes her dream in WNBA Draft

By Rob Knox / April 20, 2024

‘I am living proof that dreams can come true’

HBCU notebook: Norfolk State’s Niya Fields pointed the way for plenty of winning

By Rob Knox / March 28, 2024

Plus: NC A&T advance to WNIT third round; Grambling State bows out with WNIT loss to Louisiana Monroe