HBCUs

Diamond Johnson holds the MVP hoop following the Lilly's All-Star Game. (Photo credit: Intersport)

Diamond Johnson sparkles and Zaay Green shines in Lilly Women’s College All-Star Game

By Rob Knox / April 9, 2025

Johnson: ‘I just wanted to represent and remind everybody you know, no matter what level you’re at, the [scouts] are going to see you’

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’

Coach Dawn Thornton during a timeout in a game against Oakwood during an exhibition on Nov. 4, 2025. (Photo credit: Alabama A&M Athletics)

How Dawn Thornton’s 20-20 vision helped Alabama A&M enjoy the view from ‘The Hill’

By Rob Knox / March 5, 2025

Thornton: ‘I knew this team would be special’

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

Alabama State's Cordasia Harris goes to the basket in a February 2024 game against the University of Arkansas Pine-Bluff. (Photo credit: David Campbell/Alabama State University

Alabama State’s board boss, Cordasia Harris, is always dressed to dominate

By Rob Knox / February 5, 2025

Alabama State head coach Freeman Jackson: ‘She’s always been a double-double machine’

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’

Florida A&M guard Cheyenne McEvans shoots during a game against UCF. (Photo credit: Kyrease Desseau)

HBCU notebook: Motown roots of Cheyenne McEvans and Sydney Hendrix leading FAMU

By Rob Knox / January 17, 2025

Also, a look at Delaware State, Texas Southern, South Carolina State & Morgan State.

Da'Brya Clark pauses during a road game at Auburn on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. (Photo credit: Fonnae Webb, Norfolk State Athletics)

Da’Brya Clark closes strong December by helping Norfolk State defeat Auburn

By Rob Knox / December 30, 2024

Vickers ‘Da’Brya was good. Auburn played a style that she likes to see.’

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’

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’