In addition to Southern heading to the NCAA tournament, Alabama A&M and Alcorn State earned postseason bids
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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: How trust carries Grambling State’s Monica Marsh and Shaniah Nunn
Monica Marsha and Shaniah Nunn are making strides for Grambling State, while HBCU’s around the country settle into conference play
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HBCU notebook: Inside Morgan Callahan’s decision to return to North Carolina Central
Also, a look at Howard’s 4-0 start and a profile of UAPB’s Indiya Bowen, plus notes on Delaware State and Alabama A&M
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The beauty in the chaos: Inside women’s basketball’s new era of photo day
Across locker rooms and campuses, players are claiming space, showing personality and redefining what it means to be seen
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HBCU notebook: Johnetta Hayes excited to lead Alabama State’s new era and add to its rich history
Hayes: ‘The biggest thing that keeps me going every day is being able to affect change in our student athletes’ lives’
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How Dawn Thornton’s 20-20 vision helped Alabama A&M enjoy the view from ‘The Hill’
Thornton: ‘I knew this team would be special’