By: Kurtis Alston Bill Russell, a Boston Celtics Legend, peacefully passed away at 88 on July 11, 2022. He died in the Seattle area, where he resided, with his wife by his side. In June, Russell couldn’t give Stephen Curry the Finals MVP trophy because
By: Media Texas Southern University announces the speaker for its Spring 2022 Commencement ceremony will be NBA on TNT analyst Houston Rockets great Kenny Smith. “Texas Southern University is pleased that Kenny Smith will be on our campus to deliver an inspirational keynote address for
In October, the NBA and NBA Foundation announced new programs designed to create greater opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students from Historically Black College and Universities (HCBU). Monday, the application process begins for the NBA HBCU Fellowship Program. Juniors, seniors and graduate students from HBCUs
By: Kurtis Alston J.R. Smith appears to be looking for a return to the NBA after being released from the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2020 during the offseason. During that same offseason, Smith decided to retire perhaps due to a lack of teams interested in him
Jackson State University and sports media and culture outlet Bleacher Report have teamed up to launch an exclusive apparel offering in conjunction with basketball great Chris Paul to launch an exclusive apparel collection. Licensed through Jackson State’s exclusive agency, CLC, the collection features a one-of-a-kind
By: Kurtis Alston The number one ranked public HBCU in the nation, North Carolina A&T State University, welcomes NBA champion J.R. Smith. He is pursuing a degree in liberal studies and also hopes to join A&T’s men’s golf program. Smith, a New Jersey native, is
(JACKSON, Miss.) – At 6’9, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, retired point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers, literally had to duck to enter the Student Center Theater Room on the campus of Jackson State University. “Let me congratulate all of you on your efforts up to this point
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