Norfolk State Spartans
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Dear Michael Vick, DeSean Jackson: Here’s advice from NFL alums now coaching HBCUs
Finding mentors and learning on the job is key, they say
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For these HBCU Swingman Classic players, big names inspired, influenced their game
Student-athletes say MLB standouts left an impact with their stats and style
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Playing for HBCU programs helped lay the foundation for these WNBA draft prospects
Several athletes with historically Black college roots could hear names called
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After her standout play at multiple schools, Diamond Johnson hopes WNBA is next stop
With honors from the Big Ten, ACC and MEAC on her résumé, Norfolk State guard believes she is ready: ‘Whatever you need me to do, I can do it’
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It’s time to give HBCU women’s basketball programs the respect they are due
Coaches and players say high levels of talent and strong play in and out of conference have led to elevation of their game
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Norfolk State head coach Larry Vickers is leaving to lead Auburn women’s program
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Coach of the Year led the Spartans to three straight NCAA tournaments
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Black coaches to watch in the 2025 NCAA women’s tournament
16 will lead teams among the field of 68 competitors
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Norfolk State wants to ‘shock the world’ after learning NCAA tournament seedings
Women’s team earns No. 13 seed and will face No. 4 seed Maryland while men’s team gets No. 16 seed and will play No. 1 seed Florida
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Her stats are down, but for Norfolk State, Kierra Wheeler is ‘still the key to this team’
After a mentally challenging year, the 2024 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Player of the Year has embraced a leadership role on the Spartans