Miles' statement regarding SIAC announcement

Miles' statement regarding SIAC announcement@MilesCollege @BobbieKnight @Bhamtimes @HBCUGameday @BlackCollgeExp @boxtorow @onnidan https://t.co/0i4lIErqhQ

— Miles Golden Bears (@GoldenBearsofMC) July 9, 2020

Doyel: Big Ten cancels nonconference games to save itself, signaling beginning of the end of 2020 season

Doyel: Big Ten cancels nonconference games to save itself, signaling beginning of the end of 2020 season https://t.co/cawcUjob3b via @SBTribune

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 12, 2020

Warriors' Steph Curry explains rationale behind Howard golf donation

Warriors' Steph Curry explains rationale behind Howard golf donation https://t.co/fhQzAra04L

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 12, 2020

Maryland suspends football workouts after nine positive COVID-19 tests

Maryland suspends football workouts after nine positive COVID-19 tests https://t.co/XiQvFLl3Ar

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 12, 2020

Clark Atlanta set to tab D1 assistant as new Head Basketball Coach

D2 DIRT: Clark Atlanta set to tab D1 assistant as new Head Basketball Coach https://t.co/wvUaS9guU1

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 12, 2020

The odds of college football being played this fall? Not good

The odds of college football being played this fall? Not good https://t.co/rxl7IYtb8Y

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 12, 2020

Savannah State to become active DII member

Savannah State will become the newest member of Division II beginning Sept. 1.

The Division II Membership Committee made the decision earlier this week in a videoconference after Savannah State successfully completed the two-year reclassification process from Division I to Division II. As an active member, Savannah State will be eligible for all Division II benefits, including the ability to compete in NCAA Division II championships and a vote at the NCAA Convention.

The Division II membership will total 302 colleges and universities in 2020-21.

Two schools also were approved to begin the Division II membership process and will enter provisional year one in the fall: Allen and D’Youville. Allen will transition from the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, while D’Youville will transition from Division III. Both moves to Division II require at least a three-year membership process.

Texas-Tyler advanced to provisional year three of the three-year reclassification process from Division III to Division II. Staten Island and Frostburg State, both transitioning from Division III to Division II, advanced to provisional year two of the three-year process.

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R.J. Cole anxious to live out 'lifelong dream' of suiting up for UConn men's basketball team

R.J. Cole anxious to live out 'lifelong dream' of suiting up for UConn men's basketball team https://t.co/N2ebJRFt9p

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 12, 2020

What’s next for Benedict football? New coach staying positive despite no games in fall (Video)

What’s next for Benedict football? New coach staying positive despite no games in fall https://t.co/WLNFgBtjkE

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 11, 2020

Annual Fountain City Classic canceled

Annual Fountain City Classic canceled https://t.co/fmTwRlA4Hy

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 11, 2020

'I did not vote to suspend the fall sports season': Savannah State continues voluntary workouts

Savannah State tells @WJCLNews the University did not vote to suspend fall sports this season. https://t.co/aM6ALZTZ66

— Amy Zimmer (@AmyZimmerWJCL) July 10, 2020

SIAC suspends fall championships, but football games might still be played

SIAC suspends fall championships, but football games might still be played https://t.co/YecRuhAoEo via @statejournal

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 11, 2020

These are the colleges where black students really matter

These are the colleges where black students really matter https://t.co/I7M7wNzLp5 via @nypost

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 11, 2020

Hillcrest's Makur Maker could draw Arizona high school basketball recruits, money to HBCUs (Video)

Hillcrest's Makur Maker could draw Arizona high school basketball recruits, money to HBCUs https://t.co/y92av8Kq2G via @azcentral

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 11, 2020

The Legacy Of Melvin Groomes: One Man's Determination To Shape The Future

The Legacy of Melvin Groomes: One Man’s Determination to Shape the Future https://t.co/FGlRJujDwM via @TrentonDaily609

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 11, 2020

Clark, Land announce commitments after leaving Liberty Football following cultural issues

Clark, Land announce commitments after leaving Liberty Football following cultural issues https://t.co/KeboXpL4if

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 11, 2020

NSU athletes organize racial justice rally (Video)

NSU athletes organize racial justice rally https://t.co/dC44KxO0Ey via @13NewsNow

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 11, 2020

State's FCS schools could suffer financial issues if Power Five schools cut nonconference games

State's FCS schools could suffer financial issues if Power Five schools cut nonconference games https://t.co/DmJGnIAfKr via @roanoketimes

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 11, 2020

Maryland universities face daily uncertainty, disappointment in preparation for fall sports

Maryland universities face daily uncertainty, disappointment in preparation for fall sports https://t.co/KP6piMJkBx

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 11, 2020

Makur Maker’s Howard commitment inspired by LaMelo Ball’s Australia season

Makur Maker's Howard commitment inspired by LaMelo Ball's Australia season https://t.co/KclPBUVTUH via @nypostsports

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 11, 2020

SWAC Commissioner Prepares for Contingency Plans for Fall Athletics (Video)

SWAC Commissioner Prepares for Contingency Plans for Fall Athletics https://t.co/avmsTOWSxV

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 11, 2020

SWAC Reschedules Virtual Media Days (Video)

SWAC reschedules football virtual media days https://t.co/Mt3gZwIGuB

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 11, 2020

SWAC Reschedules Virtual Media Days https://t.co/zdXeXWdwIL

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 11, 2020

Here’s Why HBCUs Are Making A Comeback As Serious Options For Elite Basketball Prospects

Here’s Why HBCUs Are Making A Comeback As Serious Options For Elite Basketball Prospects https://t.co/7iXaSG8sjO

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 10, 2020

Social media movement has some top high school athletes picking HBCUs

Social media movement has some top high school athletes picking HBCUs https://t.co/YHfEYq6TH3

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 10, 2020

Heritage's Sade Harrell pledges commitment to HBCU powerhouse Bethune-Cookman

Heritage's Sade Harrell pledges commitment to HBCU powerhouse Bethune-Cookman https://t.co/kKqm6Zy5hZ via @rockdalecitizen

— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 10, 2020