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'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

December 12, 2024

Clark: ‘Her intensity fuels the whole team’

Temple guard Tiarra East brings the ball up the floor in a game against Villanova on Friday, Dec. 5 in the Big Five Classic championship game.

Hard work and increased confidence yielding positive results for Temple’s Tiarra East

December 10, 2024

Richardson: ‘She probably puts up 1,000 shots a day’

Temple women's basketball celebrates after winning the Big 5 Classic at Villanova on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024.

Sights and sounds: What winning the Big 5 Classic means to Temple

December 8, 2024

Richardson ‘This was a great classic and the first of many I know will be great for the city’

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

December 7, 2024

Jones: ‘I knew this is where I wanted to be’

Amaris Baker drives to the basket

The long-overdue Big 5 Classic is here, Drexel included

December 3, 2024

Baker: ‘I grew up watching Philly basketball, so the fact that the women’s side gets a chance is very exciting’

First-year head coach Tynesha Lewis shares words with her team during a game at Virginia Tech on Wednesday, November 13, 2024

UNC Asheville cherishes its opportunity to play at home while competing for a bigger purpose

November 26, 2024

Lewis: ‘We want to be a beacon in Asheville’

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’