HBCUs

Diamond Johnson drives to the hoop

2024-25 MEAC preview

By Rob Knox / October 23, 2024

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

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

By Rob Knox / October 16, 2024

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

Sophomore guard Ariana Mosley drives to the basket

2024-25 SWAC preview

By Rob Knox / October 9, 2024

Simmons: ‘We want to keep the main thing the main thing, and the goal is to be number one at the end of the season’

SC State's Jordan Releford attempts a foul during a game in the 2023-24 season. | Photo credit SC State Athletics

HBCU notebook: Releford ready to compete in HBCU Allstar Dream Classic

By Rob Knox / July 28, 2024

‘This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’

Tamisha Augustin holds up a No. 10 Hampton jersey with her last name on it.

HBCU notebook: Tamisha Augustin happy to return to her roots at Hampton University

By Rob Knox / June 13, 2024

‘How you treat people matters’

Jackson State center Angel Jackson holds the ball in front of her body with two hands and surveys her options.

Jackson State’s Angel Jackson realizes her dream in WNBA Draft

By Rob Knox / April 20, 2024

‘I am living proof that dreams can come true’

HBCU notebook: Norfolk State’s Niya Fields pointed the way for plenty of winning

By Rob Knox / March 28, 2024

Plus: NC A&T advance to WNIT third round; Grambling State bows out with WNIT loss to Louisiana Monroe

Geno Auriemma and Tomekia Reed share words following UConn's win over Jackson State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Despite NCAA Tournament losses, Jackson State, Norfolk State continue growing HBCU awareness and respect

By Rob Knox / March 25, 2024

Tomekia Reed: ‘A lot of times, it’s overlooked. What we do, we’re doing the same thing with less’

On the left, UConn huddles up during its First Round game against Jackson State. On the right, Syracuse's Dyaisha Fair jumps in the air, clenching her fists and screams in celebration.

NCAA Tournament first round notebook from Storrs

By Natalie Heavren / March 24, 2024

UConn and Syracuse victories set up match between former BIG EAST foes

Diamond Johnson drives to the hoop

Diamond Johnson returns to the big stage with Norfolk State

By Michelle Smith / March 22, 2024

Johnson, at her third school in four years, makes her second trip to the NCAA Tournament as her Norfolk State prepares to take on on Stanford