Morehouse, Tuskegee to play in 2025 HBCU ClassicThe SIAC matchup on Feb. 15, 2025 at Oakland Arena is part of NBA All-Star 2025 in the San Francisco Bay Area.February 4, 2025
00:252025 NBA HBCU Classic Presented by AT&T PreviewThe countdown is on to the 4th Annual NBA HBCU Classic presented by AT&T. Check out a recap from previous years and learn more about the 2025 match-up featuring Morehouse College and Tuskegee Universitys mens basketball teams.
All-Star Weekend: Schedule of eventsThe 74th NBA All-Star Game will be played Feb. 16, 2025 at the Chase Center in San Francisco.
NBA All-Star 2025 FAQ, guide and things to knowA guide to NBA All-Star 2025 in the San Francisco Bay Area on Feb. 14-16 2025.
HBCU Artist: Aliyah ChevalierAliyah Chevalier explains how her artwork represents people together engaging in conversation.
HBCU Artist: Jaylen BrannonJaylen Brannon talks about wanting to get his voice out through his artwork.
HBCU Artist: Sopuruchi NdubuisiSopuruchi Ndubuisi discusses wanting to explore the diversity within HBCUs.
HBCU Artist: Sacha ReidSacha Reid talks about everything starting to click for her and her confidence in her work.
HBCU Artist ShowcaseSix artists from HBCUs are being recognized at this years HBCU Classic and All-Star Game for their passion and creativity.
HBCU Student Showcase: Sopuruchi NdubuisiSopuruchi Ndubuisi is a senior art and design major at Fisk University.
HBCU Student Showcase: Jaylen BrannonJaylen Brannon is a senior visual media arts and design major at North Carolina A&T State University.
HBCU Student Showcase: Sasha WilliamsSasha Williams is a senior fine arts major at Winston-Salem State University.
Courtney Kirkland on Southern UniversityReferee, Courtney Kirkland reflects upon his experience attending Southern University
NBA Official Eric Lewis on Bethune-Cookman UniversityReferee, Eric Lewis reflects upon his experience attending Bethune-Cookman University
Sean Corbin on Coppin State UniversityReferee, Sean Corbin reflects upon his experience attending Coppin State University
NBA Official Matt Myers on Hampton UniversityReferee, Matt Myers reflects upon his experience attending Hampton University
Derrick Collins on Xavier University of LouisianaReferee, Derrick Collins reflects upon his experience attending Xavier University of Louisiana
Bennie Adams on Southern UniversityReferee Bennie Adams reflects upon his experience attending Southern University
CJ Washington on Southern UniversityReferee CJ Washington reflects upon his experience attending Southern University.
Tony Brown on Clark Atlanta UniversityReferee Tony Brown reflects upon his experience attending Clark Atlanta University.
Tom Washington on Norfolk State UniversityReferee Tom Washington reflects upon his experience attending Norfolk Sate University
Karl Lane on Philander Smith CollegeReferee Karl Lane reflects upon his experience attending Philander Smith College.
Hall of Famer Earl The Pearl MonroeEarl Monroes twisting, spinning, faking, and dribbling exploits made him a cult hero and earned him the nickname "The Pearl." Under Hall of Fame coach Clarence Gaines, Monroe became a collegiate star of considerable stature at Winston-Salem State winning the College Division national championship in 1967. Monroe then dazzled professionally with the Baltimore Bullets where he and fellow Hall of Famer Wes Unseld created a devastating fast break not seen before in the NBA. In 1971, Monroe joined the New York Knicks where he and Walt Frazier formed an All Star celebrity backcourt that ultimately landed the Knicks the 1973 NBA championship.
Barrier Breakers: Sam JonesAt 6-foot-4, Sam Jones was the prototype tall guard, scoring countless clutch baskets during Boston's 10-championship run, which included eight in a row from 1959-66.
The Resiliency of Willis ReedThroughout his basketball career, Willis Reed was a dependable low-post player whenever he hit the court.
HBCU Student Showcase: Micah SumakeMicah Sumake is an Apparel Design major at Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design.
HBCU Student Showcase: Colin McMahonColin McMahon is a freshman Sports Medicine major and Graphic Design minor at Howard University.
HBCU Student Showcase: Yakira ChapmanYakira Chapman is a senior Fashion Merchandising and Design student at North Carolina A&T University.
HBCU Student Showcase: Katherine TiradoKatherine Tirado is a senior Studio Art major at the University of the District of Columbia.
HBCU Student Showcase: Breeze SmithBreeze Smith is a sophomore Studio Art major at Claflin University.
HBCU Student Showcase: Janiya BarcliffJaniya Barcliff is a junior Graphic Design major at North Carolina A&T State University.
HBCU Student Showcase: Jasmyn MarshJasmyn Marsh is a sophomore Electronic Studio major at the Chadwick Boseman College of Fine Arts at Howard University.
HBCU students art showdownAs part of the NBA All-Star Game 2022, the NBA commissioned seven students from Central State University to create artwork depicting their experience as HBCU students
HBCU Student Showcase: Dalyn HendersonDalyn Henderson has been designing since she was a freshman at Central State and has been playing basketball since the age of five.
HBCU Student Showcase: Immanuel SmithImmanuel Smith always had a special interest in art and was influenced by the creativity of his mother and grandmother.
HBCU Student Showcase: Arrington-BeyZipporah Arrington-Bey is a graphic design major at Central State University and a member of Nu Rho Sigma Arts Fraternity.
HBCU Student Showcase: Shekinah PrattShekinah Pratt hopes to one day become an art or graphic design teacher and start her own graphic design company.
HBCU Student Showcase: Michaela PackerMichaela Packer plans to expand her social media presence across all platforms with her art, as a content creator.
HBCU Student Showcase: Zahara McCoyZahara McCoy has a customizing business named Ellescanvases where she creates customized designs for shoes and clothing.
HBCU Student Showcase: Antoinette WilliamsWilliams is a proud graduate of Columbus Africentric Early College where she served as senior class president and was a two-time OHSAA Girls Basketball State Champion.
HBCU artists showcase their workHBCU students discuss the feeling of having their art showcased at this years All-Star game.
HBCU Student Showcase: Rachel MotleyMotley is an emerging digital illustrator. She now attends Howard University in Washington, D.C
HBCU Student Showcase: Kennedy JenningsJennings is a senior Public Relations major and African-American Studies minor at Howard University
HBCU Student Showcase: Mia MooreMoore is a senior Art - Electronic Studio major from The Woodlands, Texas currently attending the illustrious Howard University.
HBCU Student Showcase: Elijah RutlandRutland is a native of Macon, GA., and has thoroughly enjoyed his time as a student at Florida A&M University.
HBCU Student Showcase: Milan SmithSmith is from Kansas City, Missouri, and a Sophomore at Howard University
HBCU Student Showcase: Asha Gaines-SmithGaines-Smith is a Junior Theatre Technology Major from Cleveland, Ohio.
