For y’all who stayed tuned!! After a great conversation with @CoachBGordon I am blessed to receive my first D1 offer @FAMU_WBB. Still more work to be done. @PGHFlorida @KPannell71 @bballjkey @FSUSGBB pic.twitter.com/y7DhAdO8ux
— Alysya Smith 2028 (PG/SG) Why Not The Gym? (@TheHoops0410) June 16, 2026
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Wednesday, June 17, 2026
For y’all who stayed tuned!! After a great conversation with @CoachBGordon I am blessed to receive my first D1 offer @FAMU_WBB
Florida A&M University Signs 6'-7" Guard Ralph Martino Jr.
🚨SIGNED! Ralph Martino Jr is a 6’7 guard who bring a unique combination of shooting and athleticism to the rattlers. At Saint Francis last season, Ralph shot over 55% from the field and 50% from 3. He is a true 3 level scorer w/ size and length to impact both ends of the floor. pic.twitter.com/y1NtrGiDzk
— The O&G StrikeZone (@OandGStrikezone) June 17, 2026
Sophomore guard Ralph Martino Jr (@Chosen_ram) will be entering the transfer portal, his agency 3V Group tells me.
— Rising Ballers Network (@dylan_lutey) March 26, 2026
Saint Francis Stats: 6.7 PPG, 2.4 RPG, 1.4 APG, 55.4% FG, 50.0% 3FG. pic.twitter.com/QZpjHGrvOq
Former Oregon State 6'-8" guard Ja’Quavis Williford signs with Florida A&M University | James Crepea
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 17, 2026
Breaking News: 6’8” Oregon State University Wing Ja’Quavis Williford has signed with Florida A&M University (FAMU). pic.twitter.com/rKn9zGOnV7
— Kelvin Rosier (@RosierKelvin) June 17, 2026
1️⃣ Ja’Quavis Williford#GoBeavs pic.twitter.com/dVCH0oxqFX
— Oregon State Hoops (@BeaverMBB) October 8, 2025
Florida A&M University Signed 6’10 stretch forward Jakub Lomicka from the Czech Republic
Go Rattlers🐍 #committed pic.twitter.com/NRFd8tddHo
— Jakub Lomicka (@kubalomaxxx) June 5, 2026
🚨SIGNED! Jakub Lomicka is a 6’10 stretch forward from the Czech Republic. He brings a unique blend of size and skill with the ability to shoot the 3 and handle the ball in the full court. Please welcome Jakub to the FAMUly#repost @FAMU_MBB pic.twitter.com/gg6uSPx9Tg
— The O&G StrikeZone (@OandGStrikezone) June 17, 2026
Congrats to 2026 @kubalomaxxx on his decision to continue his academic & athletic career at @FAMU_MBB !!!!#earnit pic.twitter.com/4BsWtYe9i6
— Garden State Panthers (@gspanthershs) June 5, 2026
Jakub Lomicka Film Study | 6’10 Prospect With Major Upside | 2026 https://t.co/lnGMzoMi9B via @YouTube
— Nate Blue (@nateblue_) May 21, 2026
DM For More Info. ONLY D1’s. @NXTMOVEPlus
7’3” Seton Hall Center Assane Mbaye has signed with Florida A&M University (FAMU) | Kelvin Rosier, O&G StrikeZone
Breaking News: 7’3” Seton Hall Center Assane Mbaye has signed with Florida A&M University (FAMU). pic.twitter.com/a9F7bYadHX
— Kelvin Rosier (@RosierKelvin) June 17, 2026
Assane Mbaye of Seton Hall as entered the transfer portal with 3 years of eligibility remaining.
— 365 Recruits (@365_Recruits) April 15, 2026
The 7'3 242 lbs redshirted this past season at Seton Hall. @iam_asni pic.twitter.com/CZlnoKQq38
2 Man Work 💪🏼
— Joe Ross (@JRR_Hoops) June 4, 2024
7’3 Seton Hall Commit @iam_asni working with @tps_hsbb guard Jaysean Williams, one of NJ’s top rising seniors. @NJHoops @NJHoopRecruit @AdamZagoria @SetonHallMBB @NJHoopsHaven @PrepHoops_NJ pic.twitter.com/qyKCYByMiY
Assane Mbaye @iam_asni (2024 7’3 The Patrick School, New Jersey) @ is an intriguing prospect with jaw dropping length. He displayed good hands and excellent rim protection. @tps_hsbb @HoopfestBhttps://t.co/1DrBrbLb6W pic.twitter.com/qwZmIhJXIs
— Andrew Phipps (@APhippsNBA) November 30, 2023
Morehouse’s Ridley Named to 2026 Sifford Scholarship Cohort Share Tweet Pin it +1 E-mail Print
Morehouse College golfer Jaelon “J.T.” Ridley has been named to the fourth cohort of Dr. Charles L. Sifford Scholarship recipients.
— The SIAC (@TheSIAC) June 16, 2026
Learn more: https://t.co/raLGWQWZdO#SIAC | #SIACMGO | #LeadersRiseHere pic.twitter.com/eHZiNPEsXX
Cheatham, Henderson Invited to HBCU All-Star Dream Classic in Harlem, N.Y.
𝓡𝓤𝓒𝓚𝓔𝓡 𝓟𝓐𝓡𝓚... 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞!
— Alcorn State Braves Athletics (@BRAVESSPORTS) June 16, 2026
Cheatham, Henderson Invited to HBCU All-Star Dream Classic in Harlem, N.Y.#WeAre | #AlwaysAlcorn
🗞️https://t.co/6ohCrBl6TH pic.twitter.com/BIi4p2zUeI
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
🏅⛳️ 2026 @necwgolf Scholar-Athlete of the Year
🏅⛳️ 2026 @necwgolf Scholar-Athlete of the Year
— NEC (@NECsports) June 16, 2026
✨ Marley Franklin, @HUBison_Golf 🦬
Fresh off a stellar season that saw her claim #NECWGOLF Golfer of the Year honors and the NEC championship individual title, the Media, Journalism & Film major maintains a 3.76 GPA.#NECSAOTY pic.twitter.com/ua0klxs0HC
𝐆𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧🛫
𝐆𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧🛫#GramFam | #ThisIsTheG🐯 pic.twitter.com/sDLDMAhBOR
— Grambling State Men’s Basketball (@gsutigers_mbb) June 16, 2026
Congratulations to Jazzmine Smith on her commitment to NCAA D2 Claflin University
Congratulations to Jazzmine Smith on her commitment to NCAA D2 Claflin University in South Carolina! Best of luck Jazz on your new journey and thank you again for all your contributions to Triton College women's basketball! pic.twitter.com/hffqt0Y2yB
— Triton College Women's Basketball (@tritonwbb) June 16, 2026
Clark Atlanta Athletics Posts a 3.14 Cumulative GPA for the 2025-26 Academic Year
Clark Atlanta Athletics Posts a 3.14 Cumulative GPA for the 2025-26 Academic Year 🎓🐾
— Clark Atlanta Panthers 🐾 (@CAUAthletics) June 16, 2026
📰 https://t.co/aqPrlPCH4C#GoPanthers🐾 | #WeAreCAU
Coaching legend C. Vivian Stringer receives 2026 Betty F. Jaynes Lifetime Achievement Award
Congratulations to @cvivianstringer, recipient of the 2026 Betty F. Jaynes Lifetime Achievement Award! 🏆
— Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (@WBCA1981) June 16, 2026
A pioneer, visionary and leader during her 50 years of success in the sport, Stringer compiled a career record of 1055-426, which ranks sixth all-time among NCAA women’s… pic.twitter.com/JZ7orEO5if
Forever a trailblazer, forever a legend ❤️🏀
— Rutgers Women’s Basketball (@RutgersWBB) June 16, 2026
Congratulations to Coach C. Vivian Stringer on receiving the @WBCA1981 Betty F. Jaynes Lifetime Achievement Award! Thank you for leaving an immeasurable mark on the game and so many lives👏
📰: https://t.co/KY4oCRfP4R#GoRU | #RUWBB pic.twitter.com/zSAWlmzbwk
Two from Murfreesboro charged months after death of Fisk student | Mike Organ
Two from Murfreesboro charged months after death of Fisk basketball player https://t.co/fpKcqEjAe1 via @tennessean
— Mike Organ (@MikeOrganWriter) June 16, 2026
Orangeburg County School District donates O-W High School to Claflin University | Gene Zaleski
Orangeburg County School District donates O-W High School to Claflin University https://t.co/aolg0xzuh2 via @thetandd
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) June 16, 2026
Keiser University (FL) Soph. OL Ta'Darius Williams Committed To S.C. State | South Dade H.S., Miami, FL
We finally home 🏠 1000000000%💯🔥 #GODOGS🔵🔴🐶 @SCState_Fb pic.twitter.com/K2ZnubdEWT
— Ta’Darius Williams 54 (@Nolimit_t44) June 14, 2026
Monday, June 15, 2026
SC State Announces Seven Additions to 2026-27 Women’s Basketball Roster
SC State Announces Seven Additions to 2026-27 Women’s Basketball Roster https://t.co/haFqrgOHvY
— cedricbaker (@cedricwbaker) June 16, 2026
Join me and make a gift to The Big Bulldog Give 2026 https://t.co/VtGKg3uKcV
— cedricbaker (@cedricwbaker) June 16, 2026
Albany State University Football Newsletter
https://t.co/jv8Vez1KSs#GratefulnotEntitled
— David Bowser (@CoachBowser2) June 15, 2026
The Florida Classic will remain at Camping World Stadium despite a $400M renovation, officials from FAMU, BCU, and Florida Citrus Sports confirm | Justin White
The Florida Classic will remain at Camping World Stadium despite a $400M renovation, officials from FAMU, BCU, and Florida Citrus Sports confirm. ABC 27’s Justin White reports. #wtxl #collegetown pic.twitter.com/uo1Xt3W83g
— ABC 27 (@abc27) June 16, 2026
Greetings from the Highest of Seven Hills 💚🧡🏀
Greetings from the Highest of Seven Hills 💚🧡🏀🙏🏾🫶🏾💪🏾#blessed #grateful #glowing #mynewdaughtershavearrived #newseason #newyear #newresults #samestandard #excellenceineverything #SISTERH💚🧡D pic.twitter.com/MQbNO5D9Xk
— coach_bigpressure💚🧡 (@CoachBGordon) June 15, 2026
ESPN 3⭐Mount St. Joseph H.S. Saxton Smiley Committed To North Carolina A&T State University
Saxton Smiley is a 6-7, 190-pound wing forward from Washington, DC where he was a star at Gonzaga HS (Washington, DC) before transferring to St. Joseph (Baltimore Catholic League) for his senior season this past year. Rated a 3-star by ESPN and the #5 rated prospect in DC. He… pic.twitter.com/i4wJwJNacO
— Craig Turner (@cturner291) June 15, 2026
UAPB Places 174 Student-Athletes on SWAC All-Academic Team
— 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 (@UAPBLionsRoar) June 15, 2026
This Grammy winning rapper is headed to Tallahassee for concert with TSO | Martha Gruender
This Grammy winning rapper is headed to Tallahassee for concert with TSO https://t.co/L5w301iRoI
— Tallahassee Democrat (@TDOnline) June 15, 2026
Cowboys’ James Houston IV selected as NFLPA’s 2026 Black College Football Pro Player of the Year
#Dallas #Cowboys LB James Houston IV selected as NFLPA’s 2026 Black College Football Pro Player of the Year. @NFLPA https://t.co/iFAqyhji4z pic.twitter.com/WNpdNdYwIg
— HBCU Legacy Bowl Athletes (@HBCU_LBAthletes) June 15, 2026
Jalon Walker’s ‘Batman Voice’ Already Leading Falcons Defense | Gerald Thomas, III
For @FalconsSI: Jalon Walker’s ‘Batman Voice’ Already Leading Falcons Defense https://t.co/JP3jp6rx1h
— G. Thomas III (@3peatgee) June 15, 2026
Vanessa Blair-Lewis Contract Extended Through 2031-32
Historic leader. 🏀@MasonWBB's @CoachVBL has signed a contract extension through 2031-32 after leading the Patriots to the program's first-ever @atlantic10 Championship, @NCAA Tournament appearance, and regular-season conference title! #MasonNation 💚💛 https://t.co/H9ZXQWVDFX
— George Mason University (@GeorgeMasonU) June 15, 2026
𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲-𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫. 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞-𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫. 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧.@CoachVBL is staying in Fairfax 💚💛
— George Mason Women’s Basketball (@MasonWBB) June 15, 2026
This 2-year extension makes Coach Blair-Lewis the first coach in program history with a 6-year contract#BelieveBIG² | #Ubuntu pic.twitter.com/tzDzknXfJU