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NBA HBCU Classic: How To Watch Winston-Salem Battle Virginia Union

The NBA HBCU Classic is returning for the third consecutive year at the NBA All-Star weekend events.

Kyle T. Mosley

The NBA HBCU Classic is returning for the third consecutive year at the NBA All-Star weekend in Indianapolis on Saturday. Winston-Salem State (16-8, 5-5 CIAA) and Virginia Union (11-15, 5-2 CIAA) will represent the CIAA and receive $100,000 each from the NBA and AT&T to support HBCUs.

The WSSU Rams enter the game in second place in the CIAA Southern Division, touting a 16-8 overall record and a 5-5 mark in the conference. The VA Union Panthers are in second place in the CIAA Northern Division with an 11-15 overall mark and a 5-2 record in conference play.

HBCU alums Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe will join the broadcast coverage with Brian Custer as play-by-play, Grant Hill as color analyst, and Chris Haynes as sideline reporter.

This year's NBA HBCU Classic will air on TNT, ESPN2, and NBA TV for a 2 PM ET tip-off at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Saturday, Feb. 17.

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Kyle T. Mosley
KYLE T. MOSLEY

I am Kyle T. Mosley, the Founder, Managing Editor, and Chief Reporter for the HBCU Legends, Saints News Network, and Pelicans Scoop on FanNation a Sports Illustrated team channel since October 2019.  Morehouse Alum, McDonogh #35 Roneagles (NOLA), Drum Major of the Tenacious Four.  My Father, Mother, Grandmother, Aunts and Uncles were HBCU graduates! Host of "Blow the Whistle" HBCU Legends, "The Quad" with Coach Steward, and "Bayou Blitz" Podcasts. Radio/Media Appearances:  WWL AM/FM Radio in New Orleans (Mike Detillier/Bobby Hebert),  KCOH AM 1230 in Houston (Ralph Cooper), WBOK AM in New Orleans (Reggie Flood/Ro Brown), and 103.7FM "The Game" (Jordy Hultberg/Clint Domingue), College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt), Jeff Lightsly Show, and Offscript TV on YouTube. Television Appearance: Fox26 in Houston on The Isiah Carey Factor, College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt). My Notable Interviews:  Byron Allen (Media Mogul), Deion Sanders (Jackson State University, Head Coach), Tomekia Reed (Jackson State Lady Tigers Basketball Coach), Taylor Rooks (NBA Reporter), Swin Cash (VP of Basketball - New Orlean Pelicans), Demario and Tamala Davis (NFL Player), Jerry Rice (Hall of Famer), Doug Williams (HBCU & NFL Legend), Emmitt Smith (Hall of Famer), James "Shack" Harris (HBCU & NFL Legend), Cris Carter (Hall of Famer), Solomon Wilcots (SiriusXM NFL Host), Steve Wyche (NFL Network), Jim Trotter (NFL Network), Travis Williams (Founder of HBCU All-Stars, LLC), Malcolm Jenkins (NFL Player), Cam Jordan (NFL), Demario Davis (NFL), Allan Houston (NBA All-Star), Drew Brees (Former NFL QB), Deuce McAllister (Former NFL RB), Willie Roaf (NFL Hall of Fame), Jim Everett (Former NFL Player), Quinn Early (Former NFL Player), Dr. Reef (NFL Players' Trainer Specialist), Nataria Holloway (VP of the NFL). I am building a new team of journalists, podcasters, videographers, and interns.  For media requests, interviews, or interest in joining HBCU Legends, please contact me at kmosley@hbcusi.com. Follow me:

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