Posts by Rob Knox

Rob Knox is an award-winning professional and a member of the Lincoln (Pa.) Athletics Hall of Fame. In addition to having work published in SLAM magazine, the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Washington Post, and Diverse Issues In Higher Education, Knox enjoyed a distinguished career as an athletics communicator for Lincoln, Kutztown, Coppin State, Towson, and UNC Greensboro. He also worked at ESPN and for the Delaware County Daily Times. Recently, Knox was honored by CSC with the Mary Jo Haverbeck Trailblazer Award and the NCAA with its Champion of Diversity award. Named a HBCU Legend by SI.com, Knox is a graduate of Lincoln University and a past president of the College Sports Communicators, formerly CoSIDA.

Elon's Raven Preston shoots over a pair of Gardner-Webb defenders during a non-conference game on Friday, November 8, 2024.

CAA notebook: Preston and Anderson’s joyful noises have been a blessing for Elon

November 25, 2024

Smith: ‘We’re getting better, and that’s the goal — to get 1% better every day’

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

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

November 17, 2024

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

Duke's Reigan Richardson takes a shot as Maryland's Allie Kubek defends during a non-conference game on Nov. 10, 2024.

Duke is embracing challenging early-season schedule

November 11, 2024

Kara Lawson: ‘All of this is just learning and growing’

Jordyn Dorsey dribbles the ball in a game against Hampton. She leads North Carolina A&T, the CAA preseason favorite (photo credit: Erin E. Mizelle, North Carolina A&T Athletics)

2024-25 CAA preview

October 30, 2024

Season outlook for each CAA program

Diamond Johnson drives to the hoop

2024-25 MEAC preview

October 23, 2024

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

Kayla Thornton defends.

Kayla Thornton had a birthday to remember as her inspired play energized the Liberty

October 21, 2024

Thornton: ‘This is the greatest birthday present ever’

James Madison redshirt junior guard Peyton McDaniel fires a right-handed jump shot.

Sun Belt notebook: James Madison challenging itself against the best, App State’s huge community assist

October 17, 2024

Inside James Madison’s elite-level schedule and more from around the Sun Belt

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

October 16, 2024

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

WNBA Finals: Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart help Liberty bounce back

October 13, 2024

Ionescu: ‘That’s really what my goal was’