
Jay Butler’s Rapid Overhaul Revives Winston‑Salem State Basketball
Coach Jay Butler has added 43 players, including standout transfers, and is building a developmental pipeline as the Rams chase a return to national relevance.
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Coach Jay Butler has added 43 players, including standout transfers, and is building a developmental pipeline as the Rams chase a return to national relevance.

Bill Hayes’ football legacy is rooted in the HBCU tradition, where mentorship under Herman Riddick shaped a career that broke barriers and built championship programs.

Winston‑Salem State University is selling season tickets for the 2026 football season, offering a $40 discount compared with buying individual games.

From humble beginnings in 1976 to a legacy of championships and a coaching tree that continues to win, Bill Hayes' impact on Winston‑Salem State and the broader HBCU community is being recognized with a Hall of Fame nomination.

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.

Former NBA champion Kendrick Perkins joins Jackson State as a volunteer general manager, aiming to boost fundraising, media exposure, and NIL opportunities for the university’s basketball program, reflecting a broader trend of HBCUs tapping pro athletes as strategic advisors.

A look at how the legendary point guard’s career, marked by segregation-era brilliance, championship success, and lifelong battle with arthritis, continues to shape the Knicks’ legacy.

The third annual free football skills camp, organized by FITGANG@7GANG and Fast Twitch Academy, will be held on July 18 at Central Middle School, offering instruction from notable alumni and local standouts.

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.

A 23XI Racing senior account manager was indefinitely suspended after an alleged assault at Charlotte Motor Speedway, while Tyler Reddick’s near‑victory at the Coca‑Cola 600 reshaped the points battle.

The NFL’s Diversity Coaching Fellowship places emerging minority coaches in intensive mentorship roles, and Winston‑Salem State’s Calvin Randall is among the 2026 cohort.

Corey Thompson, a distinguished coach with extensive experience at Winston‑Salem State University and St. Pauls High School, has been named the new head coach of the Lexington Senior High School varsity basketball program.

The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association’s flag football championship in Charlotte showcased the sport’s expanding reach, with historic wins and player stories underscoring its potential as an NCAA championship by 2028.