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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

Around the nation with stops at Mississippi Valley State, Florida A&M, Howard & Coppin State

Preseason favorite Southern is seeking a return trip and third in four years to the NCAA Tournament despite plenty of top contenders

Across locker rooms and campuses, players are claiming space, showing personality and redefining what it means to be seen

Also, a look at Delaware State, Texas Southern, South Carolina State & Morgan State.

Lots of news around the MEAC and SWAC, plus a look at UMES’ Zamara Haynes

Simmons: ‘We want to keep the main thing the main thing, and the goal is to be number one at the end of the season’

Motivated Jackson State looking to return to the top of the SWAC