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Black coaches to watch in the 2026 women’s NCAA tournament

From South Carolina’s Dawn Staley to Howard’s Ty Grace, here are 12 to follow during March Madness
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Howard player Bryce Harris takes a foul shot during an exhibition college game against American University on Oct. 28, 2024, at Bender Arena in Washington, D.C. HBCU

Here are teams and players to watch as the 2026 MEAC and SWAC tournaments tip off

Automatic bids to the NCAA tournament are at stake for HBCU programs

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Jackson State defensive lineman Quincy Ivory reacts to a play against Grambling State during the Las Vegas HBCU Classic on Oct. 25, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. HBCU

Remember the names of these top HBCU players in the run-up to this year’s NFL draft

Standouts range from 2025 Harlon Hill Trophy winner Curtis Allen of Virginia Union to SWAC Defensive Player of the Year Quincy Ivory of Jackson State

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Marshall Faulk watches from the sideline during a Colorado football game on Oct. 11, 2025, in Boulder, Colorado. Faulk, Colorado's running backs coach, is the new head coach of Southern University's football program. HBCU

Here’s what new Southern University head coach Marshall Faulk needs to focus on first

Building a local recruiting pipeline and tapping fellow NFL alumni who’ve transitioned to coaching at HBCUs should be among his top priorities

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Da'Brya Clark of the Norfolk State Spartans looks to pass during the first round of the NCAA women's basketball tournament on March 22, 2025, at Xfinity Center in College Park, Maryland. HBCU

Here are Division I HBCU basketball players to watch during the 2025-26 season

These men’s and women’s standouts will be key to their teams’ title hopes

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‘We’re gonna show up when lights are on’: N.C. Central wins MEAC/SWAC Challenge

Eagles running back Chris Mosley delivers a jolt of offensive energy and earns MVP honors in 31-14 victory over Southern Jaguars

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Southern University defensive end Ckelby Givens points to the sky. HBCU

For Southern University’s Ckelby Givens, the accolades are nice, but wins are better

Defensive end spent offseason practicing, watching film to improve his play

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HBCU football players to watch this season

Expectations are high for these standouts from the MEAC, SWAC and CAA

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It’s football season at historically Black colleges. Here are 7 questions up for debate

High-profile new hires, teams looking to defend titles fuel fresh competition

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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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