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.

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

How Diamond Johnson helped Norfolk State authenticate its greatness

March 16, 2025

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

Arkansas State celebrates the Sun Belt Championship. (Photo credit: Arkansas State Athletics)

Arkansas State’s Destinee Rogers savoring the long journey to the top of the Sun Belt

March 16, 2025

Rogers: ‘I will forever appreciate every single one of these players and every single one of the staff’

Maleia Bracone at the foul line in a game earlier this season for North Carolina A&T. (Photo credit: North Carolina A&T Athletics)

CAA notebook: How Maleia Bracone holds the key to North Carolina A&T’s success

March 11, 2025

Plus, a look at how the College of Charleston closed the season strong

Southern's Soniya Reed on Senior Day (Photo credit: Southern Athletics)

SWAC notebook: Soniyah Reed excited to enhance Southern’s legacy of excellence

March 10, 2025

Reed: ‘We always know we can count on everybody.’

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

March 10, 2025

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

James Madison's Peyton Williams brings the ball up the floor in a game against Ball State. (Photo credit: James Madison Athletics)

Back from injury, Peyton McDaniel is leading James Madison in a season for the ages

March 5, 2025

McDaniel: ‘This team is still really hungry to accomplish the biggest goal’

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’

March 5, 2025

Thornton: ‘I knew this team would be special’

UNCG senior guard Jayde Gamble drives past a defender in a game against Western Carolina on Feb. 22. (Photo credit: Carlos Morales, UNCG Athletics)

Jayde Gamble’s leadership has helped UNC Greensboro reach SoCon summit during historic season

March 2, 2025

Gamble: ‘Sometimes, being different means pushing people beyond their comfort zones.’

Campbell's Gemma Nunez brings the ball up the floor and directs the offense during a game this season. (Photo credit: Campbell Athletics)

Gemma Núñez is pointing the way for Campbell’s success

February 26, 2025

Gianni Boone: ‘She’s a great leader for our team’

Current Players from each CIAA Institution in a pre-tournament photoshoot. (Photo credit: The CIAA

CIAA women’s basketball tournament thriving as it celebrates 50 years of excellence, tradition and heart

February 20, 2025

A special Black History Month feature reflecting on a significant cultural and historical journey of resilience and pride