Delgado Leads Hampton To First Big South Win in School History

Final Score: Hampton 3, UNC Asheville 1 (25-21, 20-25, 26-24, 25-23)
 
Location: Hampton, Va. (Boo Williams Sportsplex)
 
Records: Hampton – 6-7 (1-2), UNC Asheville – 5-7 (0-2)

Box Score 

The Short Story: The Lady Pirates prevailed in a tight matchup Thursday night to defeat UNC Asheville. The win was the first Big South victory in school history after joining the conference over the summer.
 
BEHIND THE NUMBERS

• Megann Delgado finished with a career day, posting 33 kills on an incredible .450 hitting percentage. Her kill total was two away from the school record for a four-set match, set by Vendula Strakova against Coppin State in 2014. It was tied for the second-most in a four-set match.
• Her 33 kills were the most in a match since Micah Leavell posted 30 against Norfolk State in 2016.
• Lena Reed-Petracek was instrumental in the 72 kills posted by HU on Thursday, finishing with 61 assists. Her total breaks her previous career best of 53 set against Bethune-Cookman last season, shattering the school record in the process.
• Hampton posted 68 assists as a team, breaking the previous four-set record of 67 set in 1999 against Maryland-Eastern Shore. The Lady Pirates had 68 assists in a five-set match against Evansville in 2013.
• Kyndall Nicholas and Lena Washington each hit over .220 for the match with 11 kills.
• HU hit .277 for the match while UNC Asheville finished with a .230 mark. The Lady Pirates ended with 72 kills while the Bulldogs tallied just 43. 
• The win was the first in four tries over UNC Asheville for the Lady Pirates.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• UNC Asheville led 3-1 in the first set, but the Lady Pirates rallied for a 5-3 edge and held the advantage for the remainder of the set. Delgado had eight kills in the first set to put the Bulldogs behind.
• Hampton jumped out to an early 5-0 lead in the third set to quell the momentum gained by UNC Asheville in the second.
• Despite giving up a few points of that five-point lead, HU managed to keep the edge on the Bulldogs to pull out to a 23-20 margin. UNC Asheville scored three-straight points to tie it at 23, forcing a Hampton timeout. Peyton McClinton finished off a kill to put the visitors up for the first time of the set.
• Hampton turned away multiple UNC Asheville attempts, ultimately getting a kill from Delgado to fight off set point. A pair of Bulldog errors won the set for the Lady Pirates.
• The fourth set saw the visitors rally late again to knot it at 23-all. An attack error brought match point to HU with Delgado on the service line. Delgado sent a great attempt over the net and the speed and angle was too much for UNC Asheville as the star of Thursday's match won it for the Lady Pirates.

WHAT'S NEXT
Hampton will host USC Upstate (4-12/0-2) in another match at the Boo Williams Sportsplex on Friday. The match is slated for a 6 p.m. start.
 
For more information on Hampton University volleyball, please contact the Office of Sports Information at 757-727-5811 or visit the official Pirates website at www.hamptonpirates.com.

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PVAMU Storm Tracker: Dallas Tour 2018

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Published on Sep 28, 2018

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Clark Atlanta Hosts Allen University (2-1) at 5 p.m in Panther Stadium

ATLANTA, Georgia -- The Clark Atlanta University Panthers football team returns home today to host Allen University at 5 p.m. in Panther Stadium.

CAU (0-4, 0-1 SIAC) is coming off a defeat to one of FCS football's top teams, Kennesaw State, last week, and three close losses that given a play or two could have easily been wins.

Panther Head Coach Kevin Ramsey is tweaking his lineup for this game, giving the start at quarterback to Elijah Odom.  Odom, a junior transfer from Texas Southern, has been sharing time with Charles Stafford, who will also get a significant number of snaps today.

Odom is more of a dual threat at quarterback while Stafford has passed for 620 yards and four TDs this season, two of them against Mississippi College in the opener and two last week against Kennesaw State.    Their top target continues to be Johnathan Sanders, the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference's leader in receptions per game with 6.2.  Sanders has hauled in 25 passes for 230 yards and a TD this season. Running back Roger Thomas is the conference's fourth leading rusher with nearly 49 yards a game, 195 total yards this season.

The CAU defense is in the top half of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference standings and leads the conference in pass defense. 

Defensive back Ezekiel Edmonds leads CAU in tackles with 28 this season, followed by linebacker Justin Wade and his 25 stops, 20 of them solo.  Defensive back Kenneth Morgan, who didn't play last week against KSU, has 23 stops while defensive end Kameron Rogers has 24 tackles.

They take on an Allen program that is in its first year back in football after 13 years.  The NAIA Yellow Jackets are led by former Stillman College head coach Teddy Keaton, who has his young team at 2-1 this season.  The Yellow Jackets used a hard-nosed defense that only gave up 113 yards in total offense last week in defeating Middle Georgia State 29-6.   Allen opened the season with a huge 47-3 defeat of Columbus State before losing 19-0 to Livingstone.

They rely on their running game, led by Gary Tyner (19 rushes, 152 yards, four TDs), Trenquelle Holloway (23 rushes, 119 yards, one touchdown), and Michael Richardson (18 rushes, 112 yards).  Defensively, Joseph Moultrie and Richard Hayes (16 tackles each) lead a unit that has held two teams to no more than 113 yards of offense and only allowed Division II Livingstone 19 points.

Panther Notes: It will be a homecoming of sorts for a number of players on the Allen roster.  21 Allen players hail from metro Atlanta… Allen is playing an abbreviated schedule in which they are playing varsity, junior varsity and club sport teams.  They will be part of the NAIA's Appalachian Athletic Conference…. CAU's Roger Thomas has 195 yards rushing this season, fourth best among conference rushers… CAU is tied for the conference lead in sacks with six this season, along with Kentucky State…. 

CLARK ATLANTA PANTHERS (0-4, 0-1 SIAC)
Head Coach – Kevin Ramsey

Offensive Leaders 
Passing - #3 Charles Stafford (62-of-125 for 620 yards, 4 touchdowns, 7 interceptions)
                 #10 Elijah Odom (2-of-7 for 34 yards, two interceptions)
Rushing - #22 Roger Thomas (57 rushes, 195 yards, 3.4 yards per carry, long of 27 yards)
Receiving - #1 Johnathan Sanders (25 receptions, 230 yards, 9.2 yards per catch, long of 26 yards, 1 touchdowns)


Defensive Leaders
Tackles – #7 Ezekiel Edmonds (28 tackles, 24 solo, 4 assisted, 2.5 tackles for loss)
                 #5 Justin Wade (25 tackles, 20 solo, 5 assisted, 4 tackles for loss)
           #8 Kameron Rogers (24 tackles, 18 solo, 6 assisted, 5.5 tackles for loss, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery)
           #24 Kenneth Morgan (23 tackles, 16 solo, 7 assisted, 1.5 tackle for loss, 1 fumble recovery)
           #20 William Profit (21 tackles, 14 solo, 7 assisted, 5 tackles for loss)
           #23 Amon Crumpton (21 tackles, 15 solo, 6 assisted, 1.5 tackles for loss, 1 fumble recovery)
Sacks – #7 Ezekiel Edmonds (1.5 sacks)
              #8 Kameron Rogers (1.5 sacks)
             #5 Justin Wade (1 sack)
             #9 Breante Glover (1 sack)
             #23 Amon Crumpton (1 sack)
Interceptions - #24 Kenneth Morgan (1 interception)


Special Teams 
Field Goals - #39 Carlos Saldana (3-of-3 field goals, long of 43 yards)
Punts - #38 Ty Woods (20 punts, 685 yards, 34.2 avg., long of 46 yards)
Kickoff Returns - #21 Jaha McCray (11 returns, 208 yards, 18.9 avg., long of 33 yards)
Punt Returns - #80 Jarel Henry (4 returns, 61 yards, 15.2 avg., long of 21 yards)
 
Allen Yellow Jackets (2-1) 
Head Coach – Teddy Keaton 

Offensive Leaders 
Passing – #5 Ashton Duncan (17-of-34 for 216 yards, three interceptions)
                 #4 Gary Tyner (13-of-22 for 215 yards, one interception)
Rushing - #4 Gary Tyner (19 rushes, 152 yards, four touchdowns, long run of 23 yards)
                #3 Trenquelle Holloway (23 rushes, 119 yards, one touchdown, long run of 20 yards)
                #12 Michael Richardson (18 rushes, 112 yards, long run of 51 yards)
Receiving - #9 Cedric Davenport (10 receptions, 140 yards, long of 30 yards)


Defensive Leaders 
Tackles - #42 Joseph Moultrie (16 tackles, 12 solo, 4 assisted)
                #10 Richard Hayes (16 tackles, 12 solo, 4 assisted)
Sacks - #10 Richard Hayes (3.5 sacks)
Interceptions - #7 Corey King (1 interception)
                        #1 Ricky Carter (1 interception)
                        #6 Johntavious Hill (1 interception)


Special Teams 
Kicking – #47 Casey Salter (1-of-1 field goals, long of 24 yards)
Punting - #47 Casey Salter (10 punts, 284 yards, 28.4 avg., long punt of 48 yards)
Kickoff Returns - #20 Myles White (3 returns, 49 yards, long return of 26 yards)
Punt Returns - #20 Myles White (3 returns, 23 yards, long return of 12 yards)

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2018 Golden Delight Highlights - NC A&T vs SCSU

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Published on Sep 28, 2018

Due to poor weather in Greensboro, NC during the game, there are limited highlight footage. Our next game is on October 13, 2018 vs FAMU. See you then for more entertainment and performance fun with the BGMM!

Howard Defeats Morgan State In MEAC Volleyball Opener, 3-1

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Jurnee Tipton recorded a match-high 14 kills and Kia Porter added 10, as host Howard defeated Morgan State, 3-1 () on Friday night in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) opener for both teams at Burr Gymnasium.

On a night where Howard unveiled its 2017 MEAC Championship banner prior to the match, Tamia Dockery finished with a double-double, totaling a match-high 38 assists and adding 11 digs, while Fola Wilson collected a match-high 19 digs, as the Lady Bison began their quest of a fourth straight MEAC title.

Morgan State (8-9, 0-1 MEAC), which had its season-long three-match winning streak come to an end, was led by Cristen Coryatt, who had a double-double with 12 kills and 14 digs. Zoe McBridefinished with 10 kills, Jasmin Hubbard had 12 digs and Brook Adams added 11 digs, as the Lady Bears recorded 51 digs for the contest.

BOX SCORE

Howard (8-9, 1-0 MEAC) finished the match with 48 kills on 129 attempts with 20 errors for a hitting percentage of .217. Morgan State had a hitting percentage of .181 with 39 kills on 116 attempts and 18 attack errors.

After dropping the crucial first set by three points, Morgan State regrouped to even the score at 1-1, following a 25-15 victory. The Lady Bears would hit for a set-high .267 with 11 kills on 30 attempts and just three errors. Morgan State would hold Howard to a -.029 hitting percentage in the second set, as the Lady Bison finished with a set-low nine kills and had 10 errors on 34 attempts.

Howard responded after the intermission, by defeating Morgan State in Set 3 by the identical 25-15 score from the previous set. The Lady Bison would hit for a set-best .579 with 13 kills on 19 attack attempts and just two errors.

The Lady Bears' serving woes resurfaced on Friday, as they committed 12 serving errors and had just four aces. Howard struggled as well. The Lady Bison managed to record nine aces, but had a whopping 18 serving errors.

Morgan State will now travel to Norfolk, Va. to take on the Norfolk State Spartans on Sunday, Sept. 30 at 3 p.m. at Gill Gymnasium. The Spartans (1-10, 0-1 MEAC) were dealt a 3-0 (25-20, 25-18, 25-23) loss to visiting Coppin State on Friday in the MEAC opener for both teams.

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Dr. Kimbrough Squad Victorious in Annual Bleu ahd White Game

Rogers Leads Blue Team With 33 Points and 10 Rebounds, But White Team Takes The Win.

NEW ORLEANS  – The Bleu team had explosive scorers, but the White team had the last laugh.

Jeron Rogers and Malik Amos combined for 60 points for the Bleu team, but the White squad used a balanced attack to claim a 99-96 win in the annual Bleu and White game in front of a packed crowd Thursday in Dent Hall.

The Bleu team had four players score in double figures, led by Rogers game-high 33 points and 10 rebounds. Amos finished with 27 points and eight assists. Both knocked down five three-pointers in the contest. Anthony Frazier tallied 15 points (7-14 FGs) and five rebounds, while Martavious Wilson added 13 points and a game-high 15 rebounds.

Jeffrey Drake Todd led the way for the White team finishing with a team-high 23 points, 12 assists, seven rebounds and four steals. Drake-Todd was efficient shooting 8-for-13 from the field including 4-for-8 behind the arc. Jamerson Roberts finished with a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds. Rick Curry chipped in 18 points and eight rebounds, while Christian Davis registered 15 points and seven rebounds. The White team also got a spark off the bench with Xavian McKay, who finished with 13 points. Jessie Ward got into foul trouble early and finished with seven points.

The intra-squad scrimmage featured a split squad with eight student-athletes on each team. For the fourth-consecutive year, Dillard University President Dr. Walter M. Kimbrough and athletic director Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes served as guest head coaches. Dr. Barnes coached the Bleu team, while Dr. Kimbrough coached the white team.

Box Score (PDF)

With the win, Dr. Kimbrough has now won the last two games in the series to even it at 2-2. Dr. Barnes won the inaugural game in 2015 by two (92-90) and the second game in 2016 by three (100-97). However, last year Dr. Kimbrough got his first win with a seven-point victory (96-89).

The Bleu Devils return four letter winners from a team that finished last season 21-10 overall and ranked No. 18 in the final NAIA Division I Men's Basketball Coaches' Poll (March 7, 2018). The Bleu Devils won the 2018 GCAC regular season and tournament titles en route to making their third-consecutive trip to the NAIA Tournament. Dillard has won 20-plus games the past three seasons.

Dillard opens the 2018-19 campaign at home on Thursday, Oct. 25 against Loyola (La.).

Keep up with all the latest news and information on the Bleu Devils by following Dillard Athletics on Twitter at @GeauxDU, Facebook at Facebook.com/dillardbleudevils/ and Instagram at Instagram.com/dillardbleudevils/.

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Maryland legend Gary Williams to be guest speaker at Eastern Shore Tip-Off Dinner

PRINCESS ANNE, Maryland —The 2018-19 Eastern Shore Basketball Tip-off Dinner will be held October 13, 2018 in the William P. Hytche Athletic Center. This year, like last, features a Maryland Basketball legend as Hall of Famer and National Championship Coach, Gary Williams, will serve as the guest speaker.
 
Doors will open at 4 p.m. for the event and the program runs from 5-7 p.m. Cost is $75 per person or $500 for a table of eight.
 
In addition to Coach Williams, both men's head coach Clifford Reed Jr. and women's head coach Fred Batchelor will also give previews of the coming season for their squads. Back for a second year is WMDT Chanel 47 ABC Sports' Travon Miles, who will serve as the emcee.
 
"We think this will be a fantastic event," said Reed.  "It's a great night for the community, our fans and our alumni to get together and just dive into basketball. There will be some great stories, some great advice and a chance to meet the young men and women who make up our program. I hope the entire Eastern Shore can embrace what we are doing in Princess Anne and that all those who can make it will come out and enjoy this special night."
 
Williams, who is no stranger to basketball fans in the state of Maryland, was enshrined into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in August of 2014. He was inducted in July of the same year in the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame, the first coach in history to enter both in the same year. Williams won the National Championship with the University of Maryland in 2002, highlighting a 22-year stint with the Terrapins. His run included 14 NCAA Tournament berths in his final 18 seasons, seven Sweet Sixteen appearances, a pair of Final Fours and two ACC Coach of the year honors. 
 
He hung up the whistle with an all-time record of 461-252 at Maryland, becoming their all-time winningest coach. A 1968 graduate of College Park, Williams had stops Lafayette, Boston College, American and Ohio State.  He retired from coaching in 2011 and still serves his alma mater as the Senior Managing Director for Alumni Relations and Athletic Development.
 
During his time at Maryland, Williams coached NBA standouts Juan Dixon, Steve Blake, Steve Francis, Lonny Baxter, Terence Morris, Chris Wilcox, Byron Mouton, Steve Francis. Greivis Vasquez, Walt Williams, Keith Booth and more including last year's tip-off dinner guest speaker Joe Smith.  Williams recruited the Eastern Shore as well, mentoring former Crisfield High School standout Andre Collins who was on the National Championship team at Maryland before finishing out his collegiate career at Loyola (Md.) and then playing overseas for several seasons.
 
"The event is a great night for Hawk Basketball," said Batchelor.  It is a chance for the supporters, alumni, ticket holders and basketball fans to gather together and get excited about our upcoming seasons.  A legend like Coach Williams will only help build on the energy that the start of the season brings.  We are grateful for his willingness to be here at the event to lend his advice, his stories and his time.  This is a can't miss event for basketball fans on the Shore and supporters of our men's and women's programs."
 
Tickets are on sale now at www.umestickets.com and all proceeds go to benefit Hawk Basketball.  Donations can be made by logging on to www.easternshorehawks.com and clicking donate now.
 
Event sponsorship is also available, ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 dollars. Contact G. Stan Bradley, Associate Director of Athletics for External Affairs at 410-651-6499 or gsbradley@umes.edu.

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B-CU Athletics Announces 2018 Hall Of Fame Class

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida -- Bethune-Cookman University announced today (September 27, 2018) its 2018 Athletic Hall of Fame Class that will be honored during festivities on campus and in the community on Hall of Fame Weekend on October 19-20.

Thirteen great Wildcats make up this year's class.

The class will be honored in conjunction with the Hall of Fame Induction Celebration and Show on Friday, October 19 at 7 p.m. in the Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Performing Arts Center and the Hall of Fame Football Game between Bethune-Cookman University and North Carolina A&T State University on Saturday, October 20 at 4 p.m.

"We are honored to recognize thirteen outstanding Wildcats whose lives and accomplishments have made a tremendous impact on our University, community and our conference," said Dr. Hubert L. Grimes, B-CU Interim President. "Their accomplishments are forever etched in the annals of this historic university," said Grimes.

B-CU Vice President of Athletics Lynn W. Thompson anchored the selection committee and was truly impressed with the class.

"These thirteen represent some of the greatest student-athletes, coaches, supporters and administrators to have ever been a part of the history of our University," Thompson said. "This is truly their moment of honor and recognition for the work they have done, and they deserve this and so much more."

The Hall of Fame includes former student-athletes, coaches, university administrators as well as special contributors, who have enriched the legacy of the institution through intercollegiate athletics. The honorees were selected by an 11-person committee made up from a cross section of campus constituencies, alumni and boosters.

The inaugural Hall of Fame class was inducted in 2000. Since its establishment, the Hall of Fame has enshrined 61 people, including the most recent Class of 2016.

The 2018 BCU Hall of Fame Inductees are as follows:
 
Inducted as Student-Athletes:

Maulty Moore (Football): An All-Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) selection in 1969 and 1970 and All-American defensive tackle (1970) for the Wildcat, Moore went on to play for three NFL teams and was a member of the famed 1972 Miami Dolphins Perfect Season and Super Bowl Champion squad.

Jonathan Bostic (Football): The 1984 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Defensive Player Of The Year, Bostic was named all MEAC in 1981, 83 and 84 and  was a sixth-round draft choice of the Detroit Lions, where he played three seasons.

John Osborne (Football): An All-SIAC performer in 1973 and 1974 and All-American in 1973, Osborne was one of the most dynamic returners in Wildcat history. After a pro career with the Jacksonville Sharks of the World Football League, he would become a legendary high school football coach in South Florida.

Jerome Hamler (Men's Basketball): Known as "Red," Hamler made two NCAA Division II appearances for the Wildcats in the 60s. He posted 1,332 points in an era prior to the 3-point shot and is currently 11th on the all-time scoring list. One of the best natural shooters in Wildcat Basketball history.

Maulana Dotch (Women's Golf): The 2002 Women's Medalist at the National Minority Golf Championship, Dotch spent two years on the Futures Tour before settling into a career in golf management. One of the most highly rated golf recruits in program history. Presently the head pro at Cedar Crest (Texas) Golf Club, Dotch became the first African-American Woman in Texas and second in the nation to earn PGA Class A Status.

Stan Jefferson (Baseball): The first modern Wildcat baseball player drafted, Jefferson was a 1st rounder, selected by the New York Mets and would play 296 games with six different teams. After baseball, Jefferson was a member of the New York Police Department and was among the first responder on September 11, 2001.

Nicole Carty (Women's Track): This distance runner helped formed the foundation of Lady Wildcat track, garnering the 1998 MEAC Outdoor Outstanding Women's Performer as part of her many MEAC indoor, outdoor and cross country awards. A multi-year All-Conference performer during her tenure, she also competed in the IAAF World Games

Kamilah Johnson (Softball): Johnson helped the Wildcats to their first-ever NCAA Regional appearance in 2000 and hit the program's first post-season home run. Known for her tremendous leadership skills as captain, she's still second on the all-time hits list. An All-MEAC performer, she is recognized as one of the most highly respected student-athletes in the history of BCU Softball.
  
Inducted as Coaches:

Dr. Gary Freeman (Men's Golf) (Posthumous): The architect of the B-CU golf program, Dr. Freeman led the Wildcats to a combined National Minority Golf Championship titles and established an international pipeline of great student-athletes at BCU while establishing a world-renowned program. He's also remember as a pioneering PGA club pro in Central Florida.
 
Terry Williams (Football): One of the most talented Wildcat defensive backs ever, he earned All MEAC status and was a star in the NFL combine and was drafted by the New York Jets in the 2nd round. Had a two year NFL career that was cut short because of a devastating knee injury, Williams has made his mark in a 20-year coaching career at his alma mater, mentoring the likes of All Pros Rashean Mathis and Nick Collins to name a few.
 
Inducted as Humanitarians-Supporters of Athletics
 
Donovan Wells: The Director of The Bethune-Cookman Marching Wildcats, Wells has become one of the University's greatest ambassadors overseeing a band whose phenomenal sound and energy is known and respectful worldwide. During his 20-year career as director, the Marching Wildcats have appeared in the NFL Super Bowl, the Pro Bowl and in the hit movie Drumline in addition to several national TV commercials and an appearance on the Ellen DeGeneres Show.
 
Larry Wesley: Raised on the campus of Bethune-Cookman, Wesley was a sports information intern, radio announcer and sports information director before the athletic department officially had one, serving in the role as a student. He would parlay that knowledge into becoming a living historian of all things Wildcat Athletic and an iconic voice as the color commentator on the CatEye Network. His unique style and delivery captures the true story of BCU athletics and no one tells it quite like Larry Wesley.
 
John Reeves: The university photographer for 38 years, Reeves is a fixture at every major Bethune-Cookman event and most of the little ones as we well. Though his lens, virtually every modern-day milestone and historical moment has been captured and chronicled through the eyes of this legend. He was the official sports photographer and pictorial documentarian of the athletics program for decades.

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NBPA Foundation Donates To Support SIAC Basketball Programs

ATLANTA, Georgia --  The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) Foundation has announced a significant donation to the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) to provide new Nike uniforms and apparel for the men’s and women’s basketball teams of all SIAC member colleges and universities.
 
 “On behalf of the NBPA, we are honored to make this gift in support of the men's and women's basketball teams of the SIAC,” said Sherrie Deans, Executive Director of the NBPA Foundation.  “The schools that make up the SIAC along with all of the other HBCU's have made important contributions to the game of basketball and to our membership.  Making this gift acknowledges that history and strengthens our bond going forward.”
 
“We are extremely grateful to the NBPA Foundation and their Executive Director Sherrie Deans for their support of our men and women’s basketball programs,” said Gregory Moore, Commissioner of the SIAC. “Over past couple years, I doubt that any other NCAA conference have provided more coaching and professional development opportunities to both current and former NBA players alike than has the SIAC and our member school presidents. Advancing access and opportunity represent core components of the mission and purpose of all of our SIAC member institutions. This partnership with the NBPA and its Foundation and the resulting opportunities that our schools have accorded these former players is in direct alignment with that important mission.”
 
The SIAC has provided critically important “first-chances” to many former NBA players in recent years. Former NBA star Darrell Walker began his coaching career at Clark Atlanta University, leading CAU to back-to-back NCAA Division II tournament appearances before landing a position at Division I at Arkansas Little Rock. George Lynch, who succeeded Coach Walker at CAU, and former NBA lottery pick Jarvis Hayes, now assistant coach at Morehouse College, were both hired as coaches within the Atlanta University Center (AUC). In addition, former Nets All-Star point guard, Kenny Anderson, was recently named the head basketball coach at Fisk University whose student-athletes also participated in the NBPA HBCU Top 50 Camp this past summer. In only its second year, the camp attracted NBA scouts and player personnel staff from teams such as the Chicago Bulls, the New York Knicks, the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Milwaukee Bucks.
 
About the NBPA Foundation
 
Established in 1997, The National Basketball Players Association Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of its members and providing support and assistance to persons, communities and organizations throughout the world that seek to improve the lives of those in need.  Through grants that match players’ philanthropy and charitable giving, the Foundation highlights and accelerates the real and collaborative work that basketball players do worldwide to build their communities and create meaningful change.  
 
About the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
 
The SIAC is a NCAA athletic conference consisting primarily of historically black colleges and universities with headquarters in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. The SIAC includes 13 member institutions (Albany State University, Benedict College, Central State University, Clark Atlanta University, Fort Valley State University, Kentucky State University, Lane College, LeMoyne-Owen College, Miles College, Morehouse College, Paine College, Spring Hill College, and Tuskegee University), which are located within a contiguous six-state footprint (Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee and Ohio). The SIAC sponsors seven men's and six women's sports and is a proud member of the NCAA Division II. For more information, visit www.thesiac.com. 

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