Laila Fair

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