Jackson State did not wait long to begin the search to replace Tomekia Reed as women’s basketball coach. According to a social media post by The 1400 Klub Podcast, the search is complete, and the new head coach will be announced on Monday, May 6 Reed, who coached the Lady Tigers to three Southwestern Athletic Conference championships and three NCAA tournament appearances in her six seasons in charge, was introduced as the new women’s coach at UNC Charlotte of the American Athletic Conference. Under Reed’s leadership, JSU ranked high in several statistical categories in the NCAA – rebounding ..read more

TORRANCE, Calif. – The Honda Battle of the Bands, an event showcasing HBCU marching bands, will make its West Coast debut at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Feb. 1, 2025. For the first time, six of the best HBCU marching bands will perform live at this celebrated event. Tickets for the showcase will go on sale on May 15 and can be purchased at www.hondabattleofthebands.com. “Honda is proud to support HBCU students by offering them platforms like the Honda Battle of the Bands,” said Yvette Hunsicker, vice president of Corporate Social Responsibility and Inclusion & Diversity at A ..read more

As Tomekia Reed began a new chapter Monday, the previous story she’d written in her hometown and at her alma mater was still very close to her heart. Reed was introduced as the new women’s basketball coach at Charlotte and credited her years in that same role at Jackson State for her success. “I didn’t realize how much was accomplished until it was time to leave,” Reed said. “It was very emotional for me and my staff and my team.” Photo: Sports Illustrated Reed explained her reason for accepting the Charlotte job and leaving the school where she competed as a player and then led the Tigers to ..read more

Tennessee State will likely enter the 2024 season sans the best defensive player on the team and in the Big South-OVC, as defensive lineman Terrell Allen has entered the transfer portal, according to Pete Nakos of On3sports and 247Sports’ Matt Zenitz and Chris Hummer. Tennessee State defensive lineman Terrell Allen has entered the transfer portal as a grad transfer, @On3sports has learned. The 2023 Big South-OVC Defensive Player of the Year tallied 65 tackles and led the FCS in sacks (14.5) and TFL (28). https://t.co/VNvB2Ek6qR pic.twitter.com/mmQnrmnD55 — Pete Nakos (@PeteNakos_) April ..read more

The coaching shakeups in SWAC women’s basketball continue to take shape this offseason, with the Jackson State Tigers finding its successor to Tomekia Reed. Jackson State has hired former Alabama A&M women’s basketball coach Margaret Richards. “I am excited to welcome Margaret Richards to Jackson State as our next head women’s basketball coach,” said Jackson State Athletic Director Ashley Robinson. “She is no stranger to the Southwestern Athletic Conference and success. While she has been in the conference, she has taken a program from the bottom of the standings to a contender, and when ..read more

Three HBCU football products had their names called in the Canadian Football League draft on Tuesday, including two with NFL camp invitations. Delaware State running back Michael Chris-Ike, Prairie View A&M wide receiver Jahquan Bloomfield, and Howard offensive tackle Anim Dankwah were among 74 players chosen in the CFL draft. Chris-Ike, a native of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, was selected 14th overall by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Chris-Ike ran for 752 yards and five touchdowns in parts of five seasons with the Hornets. He also earned an invite to the New York Jets rookie camp. We have s ..read more

SWAC Commissioner Charles McClelland made history with his appointment as chairman of the NCAA Division I Basketball Committee. HBCU Sports spoke with McClelland about his ascension within the ranks of the NCAA and his experience in that role. He also discussed how the SWAC and HBCU basketball can improve their March Madness seedings and what’s ahead for the SWAC basketball tournament. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity. BK: Could you talk about how you became part of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee and what it means to be the first HBCU athletic leader in ..read more

Coming off a breakout year in which they finished with a winning record for the first time since 2006, the Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls are on the verge of losing a major piece of its offense. Running back Jacob Newman has announced that he is entering the transfer portal with two years remaining eligibility. Newman joined the Golden Bulls in 2022, making an immediate impact with the team being named to the CIAA’s All-Rookie team. God got me @langstonwertzjr @TheYardHBCU @HBCUSports1 @thecfbnetwork @NCFootballNews pic.twitter.com/ydD0DTB6eo — Jacob Newman (@Newman1Jacob) April 30, 2024 He ..read more

Robert Prunty is apparently out as the football coach at Hampton, the school announced on Tuesday. Prunty, hired by Hampton in 2018, went 26-29 over five seasons. In 2023, the Pirates went 5-6 in 2023 as part of the Coastal Athletic Conference. Photo: Hampton Athletics Hampton did not explain why Prunty is no longer with the program. Running backs and special teams coach Trent Boykin, a veteran of 28 years of collegiate coaching experience, was named interim coach. Boykin previously had coaching stops at Akron and Boston College ..read more

South Carolina State became the latest university to begin a Name, Image, and Likeness program for its athletes. On Tuesday, the school announced it had formed the S.C. State Bulldogs Exchange, a collaboration with INFLCR to connect local businesses with SCSU athletes. “The new S.C. State Bulldogs Exchange will greatly enhance and streamline the process of connecting businesses with student-athletes in Orangeburg and the surrounding area,” SCSU athletic director Nathan Cochran said in a statement. “We are excited to continue to provide our student-athletes with excellent resources to maximize ..read more