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.

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

North Carolina Central guard Kyla Bryant attempts a free throw.

HBCU notebook: Kyla Bryant fueling North Carolina Central’s belief

February 18, 2025

Also, double-doubles abound from Bethune-Cookman’s Asianae Nicholson and Coppin State’s Laila Lawrence

Jackson State guard Taleah Dilworth drives to the basket against Alabama State. (Photo credit: Jackson State Athletics)

SWAC leading scorer Taleah Dilworth embraced the grind to get Jackson State close to its goal

February 17, 2025

Richards: ‘I’m most impressed with her being an unbelievably humble, sound, and good person and her growth.’

UNCW's Taylor Henderson dribbles the ball up the floor during a game this season. (Photo credit: Nathan Hovey | UNCW Athletics)

CAA notebook: Taylor Henderson fuels UNC Wilmington’s winning spirit

February 12, 2025

Plus a look at impact freshmen from Campbell, Towson and Elon

Bella Nascimento shoots in a game against Towson on Jan. 26. (Photo credit: William & Mary Athletics)

‘Bella is somebody without basketball’: Bella Nascimento’s persistence has lifted William & Mary

February 11, 2025

‘I wanted to go somewhere I could compete for and win a championship’

Alabama State's Cordasia Harris goes to the basket in a February 2024 game against the University of Arkansas Pine-Bluff. (Photo credit: David Campbell/Alabama State University

Alabama State’s board boss, Cordasia Harris, is always dressed to dominate

February 5, 2025

Alabama State head coach Freeman Jackson: ‘She’s always been a double-double machine’