Locked On HBCU host Darrion "MOUTH OF THE SOUTH" Gray breaks down all of the sports news around the HBCU landscape! Darrion is a Texas Southern alum and former TSU Herald sports editor. As a proud Texas Southern University alum, Darrion and his incredible
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Austin Rivers saying 30 NBA players can play in the NFL is disrespectful to the sport of football. Candice Dupree brings a line of success to Tennessee State WBB. Maryland Eastern Shore MBB firing Jason Crafton begs the question, how patient should you be when building culture?Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Virginia Union Jada Byers, Howard University Kasey Hawthorne, Morgan State Erick Hunter & Elijah Williams are 2025 NFL draft prospects. LSU WBB plays Grambling WBB in a neutral site game next season.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Hampton Pirates have lost 6 head coaches this year alone. Black College World Series starts today. Angel Jackson was waived by the Las Vegas Aces after being the final WNBA draft pickFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Jackson State WBB leans into the theme of a new era with ex AAMU WBB coach Margaret Richards. Jamarii Thomas transfers from Norfolk State to Virginia Commonwealth to University of South Carolina. Neutral site classic are maximized by school branding over teams.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Buck Buchanon Award winner Terrell Allen entered the transfer portal at the last minute, but there's hope he'll return to Tennessee State. Morgan State DB Jordan Toles shines at Baltimore Ravens camp. Reactions to Tomekia Reed going from JSU WBB to Charlotte.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
JSU WBB hires Margaret Richards to replace Tomekia Reed. Richards resigned as AAMU WBB coach a little under 2 months ago. Does she keep JSU as the SWAC WBB team to beat? NFL vs other football leagues for UDFAsFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Texas Southern MBB has 5 more years of Johnny Jones with his much deserved contract extension while Hampton football needs a new coach after firing Robert Prunty. UAPB WBB hires West Memphis HS coach & WNBA pick Erica Leak as her new HC.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Grambling DE Sundiata Anderson enters a new position and system w/ the Seattle Seahawks. Alabama State DB Mikey Victor could make the New England Patriots main roster. Howard OT Anim Dankwah to the Philadelphia Eagles could be the best NFL draft UDFA fit.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Tomekia Reed leaving Jackson State WBB leaves a void in the chase for the SWAC crown. UDFA contracts are no consolation to being picked in the NFL draft for HBCU football. Grambling baseball wins season series vs Texas Southern.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
The NFL draft featured no HBCU selectees despite Sundiata Anderson, Davius Richard, Mikey Victor & Anim Dankwah being quality options. Tomekia Reed leaves Jackson State WBB for Charlotte. Shelomi Sanders joins Alabama A&M WBB with Dawn ThorntonFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Grambling ED Sundiata Anderson highlights his pass rush ability with pressures more than sacks. Gerald Huggins issues high praise for Alabama State DB Mikey Victor heading into the NFL draft. I get to discuss Isaiah Major, a personal favorite.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
NFL draft starts today. There won't be any HBCU names called on Day 1, but when will be the first name be called and how many. Davius Richard, Mikey Victor, Sundiata Anderson, Willie Drew, Anim Dankwah are the names most likely to be heard at some point during the draft.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Former Benedict College QB Eric Phoenix joins his former coach Chennis Berry at South Carolina State. Langston MBB HC Chris Wright calls out D1 coaches' recruiting tactics. Is Myles Crawley still in a Grambling QB battle despite Julian Calvez transferring?Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
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Duanté Abercrombie is Tennessee State hockey's 1st head coach and he comes with a strong background to help break barriers. Phase 2 has begun and it continues with TSU building a recruiting class. Former Jackson State & Texas Southern WR Quay Davis committed to FAMU but has recently been seen on Grambling's campus.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Despite players like Willie Drew & Anim Dankwah, it feels HBCU fans aren't talking about the NFL Draft. Part of that is because of Davius Richard's injury. Patrick Crarey is the new FAMU MBB HC.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Davius Richard gives a health update that should help his NFL draft stock. The NCAA has changed the transfer portal rules for players to have unlimited transfers. Fox54 Mo Carter gives an update on Alabama A&M QB situation and revitalizing the pass rush.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
James Colzie's presser gives the biggest takeaways from the FAMU Spring Game. The value of the spring transfer portal session is underrated as it helps fill out your roster after you've evaluated. Odds on FAMU MBB next HC.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Walker Harris is North Carolina Central's secret weapon. Morgan Price and Kyrstin Johnson grab gold at USA Gymnastics Collegiate National championship. Angel Jackson was the last pick in the WNBA draft to the Las Vegas Aces. She's the 2nd HBCU player picked in the last 3 years.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
FAMU edge rusher Anthony Dunn has a prototypical build that makes his future in the transfer portal interesting. FAMU spring game could answer a big question under James Colzie. UAPB WBB names their interim HC & Margaret Richards goes to MercerFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Monroe Beard III came to Tennessee State from UAPB a year ago and is back in the transfer portal. He's likely won't go to another HBCU. Track & Field is the route to national acclaim not CBB. Alabama State vs Auburn goes the way of the Hornets after big runs by Ali LaPreadFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Jackson State Spring Game shows JSU is in a better place than a year ago. North Carolina A&T track & field receives national acclaim via their 400m & 110m hurdlers. Dhashon Dyson & Fred Cleveland shine in HBCU All Star Game from 3 pt rangeFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Andrew Body and the QB room standout at Alabama State Spring Game. Zaay Green is leaving UAPB & could follow Dawn Thornton to Alabama A&M women's basketball. Angel Jackson & 3 HBCU players entered the WNBA Draft.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Dawn Thornton leaving UAPB WBB for Alabama A&M WBB is a game changer for the SWAC. Could the Lady Bulldogs see Amiah Simmons, Zaay Green, Staar Jacobs, Kaylah Turner all on the same team due to the hire? Isaac Parsons (Winston Salem State) & Dematrius Davis (Alabama State) hit the transfer portal.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Alabama State Spring Game storylines highlighted by an Andrew Body led offense. Alabama A&M MBB recruits Taiwan standout Warren Yeh. HBCU All Star Game preview.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
MEAC player of the year Jamarii Thomas (Norfolk State MBB) checks all the boxes to hit the transfer portal & SWAC player of the year Ken Evans Jr. (Jackson State MBB) checks most of them. Langston MBB has 2 NAIA All Americans Anthony Roy & Toru Bean. Najee Jones of Texas College & Jamal Gibson from SUNO.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Southern University baseball defeated LSU & has won 8/9 games with strong batting during the stretch. Jackson State's potential offer to Tomekia Reed. Alabama State is the 1st D1 HBCU To offer women's flag football as a NCAA sport.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Daniel Richardson or Junior Muratovic will replace Jeremy Moussa at Florida A&M. Former Texas Southern & Jackson State WR Quay Davis is transferring to FAMU. North Carolina Central HC LeVelle Moton says North Carolina State NCAA Tournament's catchphrase “Why Not Us” should lead to payment for NCCU.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Tomekia Reed is now a free agent after her Jackson State women's basketball contract expires. Time to watch her next move. Florida A&M should call Langston MBB coach Christopher Wright for their void. Norfolk State men's basketball wins the College Insider's TournamentFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Will Jones joins to discuss recruiting Duncan Powell to North Carolina A&T men's basketball and trying to recruit Bronny James. Jones discusses the circumstances around his departure from NCAT & life since leaving.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Morgan State hosting a joint spring practice with University of Maryland called "Baltimore Day." Courtney Simmons had one of the best first seasons in Grambling women's basketball history. Starr Jacobs is transferring from University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff before playing a game.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
How close is HBCU BB to national acclaim? Alabama A&M WBB loses their entire core as Amiah Simmons & 3 others enter the transfer portal. Tamisha Augustin is the new Hampton WBB coach.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey has an NCAA Tournament idea that would be bad for all of college basketball. Shy Odom is transferring from Howard University at an interesting time. North Carolina A&T women's basketball makes the WNIT Sweet 16.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
2 fatal flaws for HBCUs in the NCAA Tournament. Jackson State vs UConn featured a big game by Angel Jackson but an over-reliance on 3 pointers in the 1st Q. I have a suggestion to make March Madness better for mid majors.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Jackson State has built their roster for the NCAA Tournament. Diamond Johnson has to be the leader for Norfolk State vs Stanford. Alabama A&M vs Norfolk State in the College insider's tournament.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Grambling completed a huge comeback vs Montana State in the First Four round. Locked on College Basketball host Isaac Schade explains how Norfolk State WBB Jackson State WBB Grambling MBB & Howard MBB got their NCAA tournament seeding in 2024 March MadnessFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Donte Jackson says Grambling is a basketball school now, with due respect to legacy Eddie Robinson built. Alabama A&M WBB wants a new HC ASAP. Howard MBB loses Wagner in the NCAA Tournament First Four roundFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Howard beat Delaware State in the MEAC Tournament final and it's Howard vs Wagner in the first four. Norfolk State vs Howard WBB went in the Lady Spartans favor and they're in the NCAA Tournament. Does the All MEAC 1st team feature any standout duos?Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
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Grambling MBB beats Texas Southern to win their 1st SWAC Tournament title & NCAA Tournament berth. Jackson State WBB cements themselves as a Dynasty with their 3rd SWAC championship & March Madness appearance in 5 years. Bethune Cookman AD Reggie Theus believes there's a flaw in the tournament scheduling?Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Texas Southern beats Jackson State in the SWAC Tournament 1st round. Howard vs North Carolina Central highlights MEAC Tournament semifinals. What's the highest March Madness seeding an HBCU could get this year?Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Alcorn State MBB loses to Alabama A&M in 1st round the SWAC tournament, continuing a trend. Eddie George finds Tennessee State's new OC. NCAT WBB is the 4th seed heading into the CAA tournamentFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Texas Southern vs Jackson State, Southern vs Bethune Cookman, Howard vs Morgan State & Delaware State vs South Carolina State are the SWAC tournament & MEAC tournament 1st round games to watch. D2 NCAA Tournament have 7 HBCUs participating this year.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
North Carolina Central is now the 2nd seed in the MEAC tournament after the season finale. FAMU WBB secures 1st SWAC tournament berth since joining the conference. Edward Joyner is out as Hampton MBB HC after 15 seasons.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Alcorn State has won 9 in a row & is the hottest team headed into the SWAC tournament. Alabama A&M vs Southern & Alabama State vs Grambling shake up the the SWAC bracket in the season finale. Clark Atlanta wins SIAC championship by beating Miles CollegeFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Early Signing Day moving to late November could change the timeline of how schools recruit college transfers. I need Norfolk State vs Howard WBB in the MEAC tournament finals. Tuskegee vs Benedict College & Morehouse vs Edward Waters are the final SIAC quarterfinals matchupsFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Grambling has clinched the SWAC MBB title and the #1 seed. Norfolk State WBB clinches the MEAC but they still have unfinished business with Howard University. Rust College shuts down Maya Buckhanon & Fisk WBB in the GCAC tournament finals.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
Texas Southern, Alcorn State, & Southern were the most impacted by the TSU v Alcorn outcome. Jackson State WBB era of dominance shouldn't be taken for granted. Joseph Eichelberger is the best hitter in the country.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…
HBCU All Stars release their women's basketball watch list. Fayetteville State won the CIAA tournament and wants to host a NCAA Tournament game. North Carolina A&T WBB lost to Stony Brook in a game with big implications.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…