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SWAC votes to eliminate non-Division I football opponents by 2027. Commissioner Dr. McClelland details the mandate, SWAC TV's 55M-minute surge, and $10.8M NCAA haul.

Dr. Charles McClelland

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SWAC votes to eliminate non-Division I football opponents by 2027. Commissioner Dr. McClelland details the mandate, SWAC TV's 55M-minute surge, and $10.8M NCAA haul.

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Trey Johnson - Head Coach of Jackson State Men's Basketball

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The former assistant coach will take over the Jackson State Tigers men's basketball program after the departure of Mo Williams.

Chris Wright Hired by Alabama State

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Chris Wright was a highly coveted coach by the Hornets leadership after the departure of Madlock.

Coach Johnny Jones - TSU

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TSU officially releases a statement regarding the departure of former head basketball coach Johnny Jones.

Mar 8, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Johnny Jones during the second half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the SEC Conference Tournament at Bridgestone Arena. Mississippi State won 79-52. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

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Coach Jones leaves TSU for an assistant role at LSU under head coach Will Wade.

Change Angela Cannon, aspireTV's EVP of Networks and Content Strategy, & GM, announced on HBCU Legends, season 2 for the "HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS: SECRETS OF THE CITY" show.

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aspireTV EVP Angela Cannon tells HBCU Legends the Harlem Globetrotters travel series is renewed for Season 2, with Wu-Tang Clan cameos and a new HBCU scripted series on the way.

2026 HBCU ALL-STAR GAME - INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Everything you need to know about the 5th Annual HBCU All-Star Game — from the full rosters and award winners to tipoff time, broadcast details, and the week of events surrounding college basketball's biggest Easter Sunday showcase.

Geno Auriemma's postgame behavior was unsportsmanlike. If Dawn Staley behaved the same way, what would the narrative be today

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Geno Auriemma's postgame behavior was unsportsmanlike. If Dawn Staley behaved the same way, what would the narrative be today

Tomekia Reed Wins At UNC-Charlotte

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Former Jackson State legendary women's basketball coach takes an immediate leave of absence at UNC Charlotte due to medial reasons.

Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida Gators guard Xaivian Lee (1) defends Prairie View A&M Panthers guard Dontae Horne (2) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

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George Ivory is out at Mississippi Valley State. Daeshun Ruffin and Dontae Horne enter the portal. SWAC coaches head to Power 4 staffs.

TSU Coach Johnny Jones

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Texas Southern's head coach pushed back on early resignation reports as "bogus" and "disappointing," but acknowledged he is in discussions with new LSU head coach Will Wade.

Nov 21, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Jackson State Tigers head coach Mo Williams congratulates Arkansas Razorbacks players after the game at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas won 115-61. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

Former NBA All-Star and Jackson State head coach Mo Williams is expected to join Mark Pope's staff at Kentucky as an assistant coach, days after his son Mason committed to the Wildcats.

Coach Johnny Jones winning his 400th game as a head coach.

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HBCU Legends has learned Jones is a probable candidate for Wade's staff. No resignation has been filed, and no offer has been extended. Still, the fit is strong.

Alabama State head basketball coach Tony Madlock celebrates the Hornets punching their ticket to the SWAC Championship Game.

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Alabama State head coach Tony Madlock has resigned after four seasons with the Hornets, with reports indicating he will join Penny Hardaway's staff at the University of Memphis.

Jared Cooper scores 29 points to led the Trojans to a 69-66 victory at the BCIC Championship.

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The Trojans outscored Bluefield State 8-0 in the final two minutes to claim the Dominion Energy BCIC Men's Championship title on their home court in Petersburg, Virginia.

Mar 26, 2026; Houston, TX, USA at Toyota Center; Texas; University of Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson answering questions from reporter Lauren Shehadi after the Cougars lost 65-55 to Illinois.

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Inside the postgame press conference and locker room, Kelvin Sampson and his Cougars showed the world what this program is really made of — even in the most painful of moments.

HBCU GO Partners With BCIC

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Scores and updates from the BCIC Tournament.

Mar. 25, 2026; Toyota Center in Houston, Texas; University of Houston head basketball coach Kelvin Sampson taking questions from the media at a NCAA Sweet 16 press conference.

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Coach Kelvin Sampson and his Cougars speak ahead of Thursday night's Sweet 16 battle with Illinois — with history, home-court energy, and seven straight NCAA Sweet 16 appearances on the line.

UMES Ends Historic WNIT Run with 61-42 Loss to Youngstown State

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The University of Maryland Eastern Shore women's basketball team lost in the second round of the WNIT versus Youngstown State.

Langston Falls in NAIA Championship to Freed-Hardeman

Orlando Thomas poured in 20 points, and Langston rallied to within three in the final minutes, but Freed-Hardeman's free-throw edge and a decisive mid-game run proved too much as the Lions finished runners-up in one of the most remarkable HBCU postseason.

The Bison's first-round matchup with Michigan drew 12.5 million viewers during the most-watched opening-round window in NCAA Tournament history.

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The Bison's first-round matchup with Michigan drew 12.5 million viewers during the most-watched opening-round window in NCAA Tournament history.

Orlando Thomas scores 15 points after the fist half to help send the Lions into the NAIA national championship game after defeating Ave Maria, 72-69, in overtime.

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Orlando Thomas scores 15 points after the fist half to help send the Lions into the NAIA national championship game after defeating Ave Maria, 72-69, in overtime.

Maryland Eastern Shore will face Youngstown State in the 2nd round of the WNIT.

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Maryland Eastern Shore (20-14) carries historic momentum into Tuesday’s 6:30 p.m. ET matchup against Youngstown State (24-9), which earned a first-round bye as the Horizon League’s automatic WNIT qualifier.

Mar 21, 2026; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Southern Jaguars guard Zaria Hurston (20) shoots against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the second half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

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Howard fell to Ohio State in the NCAA Tournament, Southern was routed by South Carolina, and Norfolk State and Alcorn State both saw their WNIT runs end in first-round exits — a difficult but proud day for HBCU women’s basketball on the national stage.

Mar. 21, 2026; Langston G Orlando Thomas drives to the basket versus Rocky Mountain.

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Orlando Thomas leads Langston with 14 points as the Lions outrebounded Rocky Mountain 36-32 and held on in a gritty second half to advance to the program's first NAIA Final Four.