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.
HBCUs
SWAC’s top two scorers, Crystal Schultz and C.J. Wilson, are growing into leaders at Prairie View A&M
Tai Dillard-Mouton: They’re the yin and the yang
HBCU notebook: How Southern polished its reputation with consecutive Big 12 wins
Around the nation with stops at Mississippi Valley State, Florida A&M, Howard & Coppin State
Ashanti Lynch and Brianna Barnes have UMES focused on satisfying championship cravings
Ashanti Lynch and Brianna Barnes are focused on leading UMES to a great season. The duo are among the MEAC’s leaders in scoring and steals.
2025-26 SWAC preview
Preseason favorite Southern is seeking a return trip and third in four years to the NCAA Tournament despite plenty of top contenders
HBCU notebook: Bond between Mihjae Hayes and Tiyanna James can elevate Morgan State
Domond: ‘I think they’re just special young individuals’
Diamond Johnson sparkles and Zaay Green shines in Lilly Women’s College All-Star Game
Johnson: ‘I just wanted to represent and remind everybody you know, no matter what level you’re at, the [scouts] are going to see you’
Southern, Norfolk State highlight successful and memorable 2024-25 campaign for HBCUs
Diamond Johnson: ‘It’s not just for us; it’s for literally every HBCU in the world’
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’
HBCU notebook: Kyla Bryant fueling North Carolina Central’s belief
Also, double-doubles abound from Bethune-Cookman’s Asianae Nicholson and Coppin State’s Laila Lawrence
