I wanna thank the lord for blessing me we the opportunity to ball again #beatheodds #dogpound 🐶 @AamufbR pic.twitter.com/U01XSnoQxL
— Cortez Herrin (@HerrinCortez) June 30, 2021
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Friday, July 2, 2021
East Carolina transfer OL Cortez Herrin committed to Alabama A&M
Jacksonville State grad transfer DB Jamias Presley committed to Prairie View A&M
Let’s Work🤝 @EricDooley80 @CoachBurton1 @mcdowell_bubba John 13:7 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/Wurj0xrLB0
— Jamias Presley (@jamias_presley) July 1, 2021
Opelika alum, Jacksonville State cornerback Jamias Presley enters transfer portal https://t.co/OZMY0Csz4A via @oanow
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 3, 2021
'A monumental type of glory': Edward Waters University becomes a reality'
I spent the latter half of this week covering good news! I spoke to Jacksonville powerhouses including Nat Glover, Alvin Brown, @MillennialPrez1 and more about the significance behind Edward Waters becoming a university. https://t.co/1f0DOdEoZg
— Emily Bloch 🐘 (@emdrums) July 2, 2021
XULA sets records in Learfield Cup NAIA standings: 19th place, 503.5 points
XULA sets records in Learfield Cup NAIA standings: 19th place, 503.5 points
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) July 2, 2021
story: https://t.co/KVs1ID42Br#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether #HBCU pic.twitter.com/d9ALBUDNoF
It will happily be a 'Willie' weekend at Detroit Golf Club after Mack (B-CU) makes the cut
Willie Mack is the hometown favorite at the @RocketMortgage. 🔥
— Golf Digest (@GolfDigest) July 2, 2021
His family, friends and fans will get the chance to root for him on the weekend at Detroit Golf Club: https://t.co/01mZBNtfti pic.twitter.com/IJMJvTaGve
ASU/Mosley alum, Ezra Gray, is standing out on the field and in the classroom
Mosley alum, Ezra Gray, is standing out on the field and in the classroom https://t.co/c6zAWu2VE5
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 2, 2021
Former Florida 4-Star Announces Transfer To Play For Deion Sanders
"It’s time for HBCUs to get the recognition they deserve, both on the field and off of it. It’s time to change the narrative of HBCUs” said Houston, while kicking aside offers from Missouri, West Virginia and other Power 5 programs. Houston had 100 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks and three forced fumbles over the past three seasons with Florida.Another one for Coach Prime. https://t.co/z5fvkNBWF3
— The Spun (@TheSpun) July 2, 2021
Linebacker James Houston IV transfers to Jackson State University. The graduate student has two years of eligibility left. @alligatorSports https://t.co/DQqJu2ZxAN
— Karina Wilson (@kk_rinaa) July 2, 2021
James Houston IV
— JTH⁴✨🐐 (@Jthouston_4) June 1, 2021
6’1 235 LineBacker
2 Years Left Of Eligibility
Grad Transferhad
Recruitment Open‼️ pic.twitter.com/eEaf1GIrNx
EXCLUSIVE: former #Gators LB @Jthouston_4 has told me he will transfer to Jackson State.
— InAllKindsOfWeather.com (@AllKindsWeather) July 2, 2021
Houston explains why playing for an HBCU was so important to him, why the move makes sense football wise, and how tough it was to say goodbye to #GatorNation: https://t.co/1Do3O9L9Yf
International standout Dyson Daniels signs with NBA G League Ignite
International standout Dyson Daniels signs with NBA G League Ignite https://t.co/NE4PcTaOYq
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 2, 2021
Who’s Playing for Overtime Elite?
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 2, 2021
Overtime Elite League Signs First European Player In Alexandre Sarr
Now on @ForbesSports
— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) July 1, 2021
Overtime Elite League Signs First European Player In Alexandre Sarr via @forbes https://t.co/QalQVYtNta
Overtime Elite Signs Belgian Forward Nathan Missia-Dio
Breaking on @ForbesSports
— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) July 2, 2021
Overtime Elite Signs Belgian Forward Nathan Missia-Diohttps://t.co/MYNKZsUPYR
Jean Montero signing with Overtime Elite, to be league's first international player
Overtime Elite adds first international prospect https://t.co/Rw3QOv7KJB
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 2, 2021
Overtime Elite to sign 2022 prospect Jai Smith for inaugural season
Overtime Elite to sign 2022 prospect Jai Smith for inaugural season https://t.co/kN1b6CrLZO via @rookiewire
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 2, 2021
Opting out of a senior season? A Texas commit is banking on potential new trend as his NFL path
Opting out of a senior season? A Texas commit is banking on potential new trend as his NFL path https://t.co/hYUgdbQXy8
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 2, 2021
UAPB WBB Head Coach Dawn Thornton joined the Mike Prince Show to talk about the Lady Lions 2021 season
📣#UAPBWBB Head Coach Dawn Thornton joined the Mike Prince Show to talk about the Lady Lions 2021 season https://t.co/bNnqqhlImA pic.twitter.com/AbtUqgHDo7
— GoldenLionsAthletics (@UAPBLionsRoar) July 2, 2021
Shaw University Extends President Paulette Dillard’s Contract for Five Years
Today the Shaw University Board of Trustees enthusiastically announces it has extended the contract of President Paulette Dillard for an additional five years.
— Shaw University (@ShawUniversity) July 2, 2021
Read more:https://t.co/HS8tlYflC1 https://t.co/HS8tlYflC1 pic.twitter.com/Y9P08jXUyJ
Bison Lend A Hand at the D.C. Tennis Festival
.@HUBisonTennis Lends A Hand at the @DCDPR Tennis Festival #BleedBlue #HowardForward #MEACTEN #GameofLife https://t.co/Rk7qTQ0xGf
— Howard Athletics (@HUBisonSports) July 2, 2021
Coppin State Anthony Tarke at his NBA Pro Day in Chicago (Video)
At his Pro Day in Chicago! @AnthonyTarke https://t.co/aT9WNBSFE1
— Coppin Sports (@coppinsports) June 30, 2021
NC Central's oldest living alum celebrates 106th birthday (Video)
NC Central's oldest living alum celebrates 106th birthday https://t.co/qS7UR9CRhC via @ABC11_WTVD
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 2, 2021
NSU Women’s Tennis Adds 3-Star Recruit Cook
📰 NEWS: @nsu_tennis signed 3️⃣⭐ recruit Breana Cook for this year's recruiting class
— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) July 1, 2021
Read more on NSU's newest player ⤵️https://t.co/xKJ9pTbXk9
Welcome to the Spartan family! pic.twitter.com/UlzBeXS37h
Alcaraz Named to VaSID All-State Team
📰 NEWS: Andres Alcaraz of @nsu_tennis earned @VaSID1 All-State honors
— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) June 30, 2021
Just the 3rd Spartan ever named all-state for men's tennis! 👏🎾
🔗 Read more ⤵️https://t.co/t8Wrb51hIk
Spartan Golf Tournament Postponed to July 30
Spartan Golf Tournament Postponed to July 30 https://t.co/hORypgsq8M
— NSU Athletics (@NSUSpartans) July 1, 2021
NCAA Basketball: The long journey for Seventh Woods to Morgan State
Last Monday, Seventh Woods announced that he would be transferring to Morgan State, and in this article for @BustingBrackets I broke down Woods’ long journey to Morgan State, and explained why he has struggled throughout his collegiate career. https://t.co/tovH3cvYBu
— Caleb Hightower (@CalebHightower1) July 2, 2021
SC STATE FOOTBALL: Pough looking forward to season
The journey to a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference football title starts in the heat of the summer. https://t.co/rBmz0uoqBg
— The T&D (@TheTandD) July 2, 2021