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Norfolk State head coach Jermaine Woods is flanked by NSU athletics director Dr. Melody Webb and NSU president Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston during the introductory press conference. (Photo credit: Norfolk State Athletics)

HBCU notebook: Coaching carousel sparks seismic shifts across the MEAC and SWAC

By Rob Knox / May 7, 2025

Woods: ‘I’m excited to be here. Man, it’s a dream come true’

Southern and UC San Diego tip off in the NCAA First Four on Wednesday, March 19 in Los Angeles. (Photo credit: Garrett Edgerson, Southern Athletics)

Southern, Norfolk State highlight successful and memorable 2024-25 campaign for HBCUs

By Rob Knox / April 2, 2025

Diamond Johnson: ‘It’s not just for us; it’s for literally every HBCU in the world’

Jazmyn Stones drives to the basket in a game against Delaware. (Photo credit: CAA)

CAA and HBCU postseason preview: Charleston’s Jazmyn Stone is holding down the defense

By Rob Knox / March 19, 2025

And seven schools are looking forward to creating March memories

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

How Diamond Johnson helped Norfolk State authenticate its greatness

By Rob Knox / March 16, 2025

Johnson: ‘This team was potentially one of the best HBCU teams, ever’

Anjanae Richardson brings the ball up the floor against North Carolina Central on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025. (Photo credit: Norfolk State Athletics)

MEAC notebook: Anjanae Richardson is Norfolk State’s speed racer during historic season

By Rob Knox / March 10, 2025

Plus a look at a player from each team who could make a difference during the tournament.

North Carolina Central guard Kyla Bryant attempts a free throw.

HBCU notebook: Kyla Bryant fueling North Carolina Central’s belief

By Rob Knox / February 18, 2025

Also, double-doubles abound from Bethune-Cookman’s Asianae Nicholson and Coppin State’s Laila Lawrence

Coppin State's Cire Worley looks o make a pass in a game against Saint Francis. (Photo credit: TagTheShooter/Coppin State Athletics)

Fueled by late mom’s spirit, Coppin State’s Cire Worley provides spark and big shots

By Rob Knox / January 30, 2025

Worley: ‘I know every game I play she is always with me’

Texas Southern's Courtlyn Loudermill plays defense in a game against CBS Houston on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. (Photo credit: Texas Southern Athletic Communications)

HBCU notebook: Texas Southern’s Courtlyn Loudermill and Jaida Belton are hidden gems

By Rob Knox / December 22, 2024

Lots of news around the MEAC and SWAC, plus a look at UMES’ Zamara Haynes

Coppin State guard Angel Jones dribbles against Arizona State in a game on Thursday, Dec. 5 in Baltimore.

How Angel Jones and Coppin State beat Arizona State in an overtime instant classic

By Rob Knox / December 7, 2024

Jones: ‘I knew this is where I wanted to be’

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