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Saturday, July 16, 2022
Brian Parsons | NSU coach Robert Jones leads team in hunt for $1 million prize
Check it out, Norfolk State head coach Robert Jones is leading a team at The Basketball Tournament, trying for the $1 million prize. @NSU_BBALL @NSUCoachJones @thetournament @WAVY_News https://t.co/rThbRjK18E
— Brian Parsons (@bpar73) July 16, 2022
Which school on this list is the most surprising?
No school has more top 100 recruits from the 2022 class joining their team than @AggieFootball 💪
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) July 15, 2022
Which school on this list is the most surprising? pic.twitter.com/5mNpSQ8wGR
WATCH | The newest CSU Athletics feature, "Live From __" takes you around the world to the diverse homes of our student-athletes
Live from ... 𝗗𝗨𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗩𝗡𝗜𝗞, 𝗖𝗥𝗢𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗔 🇭🇷
— Chicago State Athletics (@ChiStateCougars) June 21, 2022
The newest CSU Athletics feature, "Live From __" takes you around the world to the diverse homes of our student-athletes.
First, travel to Dubrovnik with Ana Haklicka: https://t.co/h7gZOw2HgL pic.twitter.com/vvqtYkZfd6
Garrett Bridges promoted to assistant coach for NCCU Men's Basketball
Earned every bit of this!! @GarrettBridges0 is a ⭐️ https://t.co/HKCos0vFsH
— Kellen Sampson (@kellenmsampson) July 15, 2022
WATCH | XFL co-owner Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson talking about the young men seizing the opportunity at the XFL HBCU Showcase | Kyle T. Mosley
XFL co-owner Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson talking about the young men seizing the opportunity at the XFL HBCU Showcase. @hbculegends pic.twitter.com/9IuDzsckFI
— Kyle T. Mosley (@ktmoze) July 16, 2022
XULA's Pascual earns share of RRAC Athletic Trainer of the Year award
XULA's Pascual earns share of RRAC Athletic Trainer of the Year award
— XULA Athletics (@xulagold) July 15, 2022
story: https://t.co/gGePHW6lfc#TeamGold #HailAllHailXU #NAIATogether #HBCU pic.twitter.com/PrgoLznGG4
Grambling State University Athletics Fan Day to be held on August 13th | Kevin Dudley
Grambling State University Athletics Fan Day to be held on August 13th https://t.co/xOaa0lAw3w
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 16, 2022
Saundra Weathers | College dorms at capacity, rising rent part of problem in Florida
College dorms at capacity, rising rent part of problem https://t.co/foqkp3i1Gc
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 16, 2022
Elaina Athans | UNC settles lawsuit with Nikole Hannah-Jones following lengthy, controversial battle over tenure
UNC settles lawsuit with Nikole Hannah-Jones following lengthy, controversial battle over tenure https://t.co/N2pkHERT4J via @ABC11_WTVD
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 16, 2022
HBCU players take stage during showcase at Summer League | Alex Wright
HBCU players take stage during showcase at Summer League https://t.co/Uqm77bxBEi via @reviewjournal
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 16, 2022
Joe DiBari | Former Chowan University Head VB Coach Makini Thompson Named Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Welfare at Fordham University
Makini Thompson Named Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Welfare https://t.co/hYQj7kspVY
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 16, 2022
Sam Herder | 2022 FCS Jersey Countdown: 51 — The Best Player Who Wears No. 51 Is NC Central’s Corey Bullock
5️⃣1️⃣ — The Best Player Who Wears No. 51 Is NC Central’s Corey Bullock https://t.co/QdbiOwLTZ4
— HERO Sports FCS (@HEROSports_FCS) July 15, 2022
Pat Cole Named Director of Player Development for NCCU Men's Basketball
🗣🗣Eagle Nation
— NCCU Men's Basketball (@NCCU_MBB) July 15, 2022
Join us in welcoming our new staff members Pat Cole @Pat11Cole as Director of Player Development.
Chris Daniel @chris_jd1 as Director of Basketball Operations.
And Garrett Bridges @GarrettBridges0 has been promoted to Assistant Coach. pic.twitter.com/9CktorAWqo
Coppin Bowling Honored by NTCA for Academic Prowess
#MEACBWL @coppinsports Bowling Honored by NTCA for Academic Prowess #MEACPride https://t.co/lAyrT5j9tM
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) July 15, 2022
Hornets Claim NTCA All-Academic Team Award, Land Nine on All-Academic List
#MEACBWL @DSUHornets Claim NTCA All-Academic Team Award, Land Nine on All-Academic List #MEACPride https://t.co/M4RAivxk9s
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) July 14, 2022
MEAC Names Coppin State’s Cathryn Lane 2022 Woman of the Year
#MEACNews @MEACSports Names @coppinsports’ Cathryn Lane 2022 Woman of the Year #MEACPride https://t.co/M7kfRwmKO5
— Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) (@MEACSports) July 15, 2022
Jon Manson | Report: Liberty to host NC Central, UMES this season
Report: Liberty to host NC Central, UMES this season https://t.co/T7GxswiAMY
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 16, 2022
Jared Redding | Former JSU forward Jayveous McKinnis one of Ole Miss basketball's 'biggest surprises' this offseason
Jayveous McKinnis one of Ole Miss basketball's 'biggest surprises' this offseason https://t.co/qJcUDi3Joy via @247sports
— Dbandman (@Dbandman2) July 16, 2022
Friday, July 15, 2022
Mississippi Valley State University Becomes First HBCU To Offer Prison College Program In The State
Starting this fall, people incarcerated at two prisons in the Mississippi Delta will get the opportunity to work toward a 4-year-degree through a new Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) program 👏🏾 https://t.co/doFiMEY2Ba
— Blavity News (@Blavity) July 16, 2022
Interim Athletic Director James DuBose has been named ECSU's new Athletic Director
Interim Athletic Director James DuBose has been named @ECSU's new Athletic Director. We look forward to continuing and growing our winning athletic program under his leadership! https://t.co/qljk4bYv4N pic.twitter.com/EeTDQSwrNB
— Elizabeth City State University (@ECSU) July 15, 2022
This longtime Harlem Globetrotter will soon go into the Greater New Orleans Sports Hall of Fame
So glad to see Billy Ray Hobley receive this recognition. Read and learn more about him. I got to know him when he became assist basketball coach @du1869 at Dillard. He was a great athlete and one of the nicest and most generous people I ever met. https://t.co/y9dPQk3zP8
— Dr. Michael Lomax (@DrMichaelLomax) July 15, 2022
Southern Athletics Announce Staff Promotions and New Hires
Southern Athletics Announce Staff Promotions and New Hires https://t.co/rLN2aav0iu
— Southern University Jaguars (@SouthernUsports) July 16, 2022