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Braden Richardson, the No. 9 prospect in South Carolina for the Class of 2027, pledged to the University of South Carolina, marking the first in‑state commitment for new head coach Kevin Schnall.
Joe Bryant Jr., a former Norfolk State basketball standout, has been named Czech NBL Player of the Year, Import Player of the Year, and Guard of the Year after a stellar 2025‑26 season with BK Pardubice, where he led the league in scoring and helped his team reach the finals.
Projected as the 47th overall pick by the Phoenix Suns, Nkrumah's rise from Division III to the NBA Draft combine highlights a rare blend of skill and visibility for HBCU athletes.
Coppin State University announced the addition of Riley Maye and La'Sheena Brooks to its women's basketball coaching staff, highlighting their respective achievements at Harcum College and Shorter University.
Jackson State University celebrates a record five players chosen for the 2026 Swingman Classic, a showcase of top HBCU talent during MLB All-Star weekend.
Raru Archer returns to lead Lackawanna College basketball, aiming to blend championship pedigree with a focus on character and community as the program moves into NCAA Division II.
The university will host a four‑day Nike Basketball Camp, offering instruction, prizes and a t‑shirt for participants.
Winston-Salem State University has unveiled its 2026 football slate, featuring a road start at Norfolk State, themed home games, a bye week, and the CIAA Championship in Durham, with season tickets now on sale.
The Cavaliers will open the 2026 season in Charlottesville before heading to Charlotte for a marquee non‑conference clash, while also facing Norfolk State, West Virginia and Delaware in a varied slate that tests their depth.
Norfolk State University will face North Carolina in a home‑and‑home women's basketball series over the next two seasons, marking a strategic step for the program and its student‑athletes.
The University of Virginia has unveiled the kickoff times for three more contests in its 2026 football slate, pushing the total number of scheduled games to four.
Despite Black players comprising roughly half of college football rosters, only a dozen teams are led by Black head coaches. Recent hires and debuts signal a shifting landscape, driven by trailblazers at historically Black institutions and a broader push for diversity.
The Skyhawks concluded their season with a 9-6 win and a 15-4 loss, showcasing individual breakthroughs and a 41-game on-base streak.
On May 15, 2026, the Stonehill College baseball team edged Norfolk State University 3‑2, clinching their 20th win of the season and setting a new NCAA Division I‑era benchmark.
Stonehill’s baseball team concluded its regular season with an 11‑1 loss to Bryant, dropping to 19‑27. Key streaks were extended and the Bulldogs will next host Norfolk State in a three‑game NEC series.
VMI’s upcoming four‑game series against Norfolk State could deliver the program’s first 30‑win season in 16 years, driven by standout performances from Grayson Fitzwater, Owen Prince and a pitching staff that has already set a new shutout record.