With a small, pink baby shark resting between a pair of basketballs and sitting on a white shelf, Olivia Gaines is finally getting comfortable in her North Carolina Central office. A large white binder overflowing with pages sits on her desk. Yet, just because she’s settled doesn’t mean she’s necessarily relaxed. Gaines, the recently-hired head […]
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SWAC notebook: Meet the 2026 SWAC tournament contenders
A look at all 12 programs headed to the SWAC tournament, including an in-depth view of Alabama A&M’s Kaila Walker
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HBCU notebook: Paris McBride’s return fueling Coppin State surge
Plus a look inside of North Carolina Central’s Aysia Hinton’s 12 3-pointers, Alcorn State’s Maya Hunkin-Claytor & Texas Southern’s Daeja Holmes.
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HBCU notebook: Motown roots of Cheyenne McEvans and Sydney Hendrix leading FAMU
Also, a look at Delaware State, Texas Southern, South Carolina State & Morgan State.
