Norfolk State

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’

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’

Maryland guard Sarah Te-Biasu scored 22 points and made a career-high six 3-pointers. (Photo credit: University of Maryland Athletics)

Takeaways from College Park: Hot-handed duos set up Maryland-Alabama duel

By Rob Knox / March 23, 2025

Plus, takeaways from Norfolk State and Green Bay

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.

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.’

Norfolk State's Kierra Wheeler (left with ball) looks to make a move against Missouri during a road game on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 in Columbia, Missouri.

Kierra Wheeler’s intensity is pushing Norfolk State through a challenging December

By Rob Knox / December 12, 2024

Clark: ‘Her intensity fuels the whole team’

Duke Blue Devils Women’s Basketball Team huddles during Countdown to Craziness at Cameron Indoor Stadium in the middle of the court in front of a packed crowd

FloHoops Feast Week absurdity continues, 2024-25 edition

By Emily Adler / December 1, 2024

Emily Adler recaps the ‘goofiness’ of this year’s Thanksgiving tournaments

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