HBCUs

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

By Rob Knox / February 5, 2025

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

Renee Montgomery has many roles and here she's preparing for a broadcast. (Photo credit: Roku)

With purpose and passion, Renee Montgomery is shattering glass ceilings and changing the world

By Rob Knox / February 4, 2025

Montgomery: ‘I take being a role model very seriously’

Coppin State's Cire Worley looks o make a pass in a game against Saint Francis. (Photo credit: TagTheShooter/Coppin State Athletics)

Fueled by late mom’s spirit, Coppin State’s Cire Worley provides spark and big shots

By Rob Knox / January 30, 2025

Worley: ‘I know every game I play she is always with me’

Florida A&M guard Cheyenne McEvans shoots during a game against UCF. (Photo credit: Kyrease Desseau)

HBCU notebook: Motown roots of Cheyenne McEvans and Sydney Hendrix leading FAMU

By Rob Knox / January 17, 2025

Also, a look at Delaware State, Texas Southern, South Carolina State & Morgan State.

North Carolina A&T guard Reiven Douglas drives past UNC guard Grace Townsend in a game on Nov. 12. (Photo credit: Kevin Dorsey | North Carolina A&T)

Selfless Reiven Douglas helping North Carolina A&T while competing for bigger purpose

By Rob Knox / January 14, 2025

Robinson: ‘She’s been exquisite as an example on and off the floor’

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.’

Texas Southern's Courtlyn Loudermill plays defense in a game against CBS Houston on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. (Photo credit: Texas Southern Athletic Communications)

HBCU notebook: Texas Southern’s Courtlyn Loudermill and Jaida Belton are hidden gems

By Rob Knox / December 22, 2024

Lots of news around the MEAC and SWAC, plus a look at UMES’ Zamara Haynes

Grambling State head women's basketball coach Courtney Simmons during a game in the 2023-24 season.

Courtney Simmons details Grambling State’s challenging nonconference reality

By Rob Knox / December 18, 2024

The Grambling State head coach clarified her remarks following a recent LSU game

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’

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

By Rob Knox / December 7, 2024

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