by Donal Ware Now that the NFL Draft is behind us, there seems to be a tenor of “satisfaction” with just four HBCU players being taken. While that is four more than the embarrassingly low of zero taken in last year’s draft, should we now throw a party? There had been years where the number
HBCU NFL Draft Chronicles: Markquese Bell
I just felt like there was no reason for me to leave. I had everything I needed at FAMU. They were building a great program and I wanted to be part of making a difference. -Former Florida A&M safety Markquese Bell on why he stayed at Florida A&M during the 2020 pandemic season. Florida A&M
HBCU NFL Draft Chronicles: Aqeel Glass
Oh yeah, of course. As a competitor and player I feel like my body of work speaks for itself. At the end of the day, God has a plan. I just took it as a chip on my shoulder, put an extra little chip on my shoulder and got back to work. -Alabama A&M quarterback
Williams-Holliday, Reed repeat as Player, Coach of the Year; BOXTOROW All-America team released
boxtorow.com With the Women’s Final Four right around the corner, BOXTOROW announces its All-Americans for the 2021-22 Division I women’s basketball season. Jackson State center Ameshya Williams-Holliday was named BOXTOROW HBCU Player of the Year for the second straight season. Williams-Holliday led the SWAC in scoring (19.2), rebounding (11.4, 13th in the country), field goal
Bryant named BOXTOROW HBCU Division I Player of the Year, leads All-America Teams
boxtorow.com With college basketball’s March Madness as its backdrop, BOXTOROW releases its 14th All-America teams for Division I men’s college basketball. Norfolk State guard Joe Bryant, Jr. has been selected the BOXTOROW Player of the Year. Bryant was also named MEAC Player of the Year and led the MEAC in points scored (519) and finished
BOXTOROW National Player of the Week: Jayveous McKinnis
Jackson State Forward/Center Jayveous McKinnis 6-7, Senior, Brandon, Miss. Averaged 15.7 points, 13.0 rebounds, recorded three double doubles, and shot 63 percent from the field in three wins for the Tigers this week. Scored 19 points, grabbed 14 rebounds, and made 9-of-11 field goals in the victory over Arkansas-Pine Bluff (3/3/22). McKinnis’ play helped the
BOXTOROW National Player of the Week: Justin Thomas
Alcorn State Guard Justin Thomas 5-11, Senior, Indianapolis, Ind. Scored 26 points on 11-of-16 shooting and hit the game-winning three-pointer as the horn sounded to lift the Braves over Prairie View A&M 72-69 on the road. He was 2-of-4 from three-point range and also added three assists and two steals. The win kept the Braves
BOXTOROW National Player of the Week: Nigeria Jones
Alabama A&M Guard Nigeria Jones 5-7, Graduate Student, Lincoln, Neb. Averaged 27.0 points in two wins for the Lady Bulldogs last week. In the win over rival Alabama State (2/26), she scored 35 points on 13-of-26 shooting from the field. Jones is 10th in the SWAC in scoring (15.2) and is fourth in assists (92).
BOXTOROW National Player of the Week: Ataiya Bridges
Texas Southern Guard Ataiya Bridges 5-4, Graduate Student, Lanett, Ala. Averaged 28.5 points, 5.5 assists, 4.0 rebounds, 2.5 steals, shot 57 percent from the field, and shot 85 percent from the field in two games for the Tigers last week. In the victory over Grambling (2/12), she scored a season high 34 points, handed out
BOXTOROW w/ Donal Ware Conversations: Isaiah Land
There have been big time schools trying to get me to go in the portal, but I really take pride in playing for FAMU. I just stuck to my word, whatever team gave me a chance, I was going to stick with them and make other schools regret it. Florida A&M linebacker Isaiah Land had