Who wins the SWAC in 2023? Donal Ware gives his thoughts on SWAC Media Day, some of the storylines from the day and his thoughts on who will win the SWAC and thoughts on predicted order of finish and All-SWAC teams. Download or listen.
BOXTOROW Podcast: 7/22/23
Mini HBCU Football preview. Part two of the conversation with WWE wrestler Kayden Carter Shaw University grad and a member of the 2012 Shaw Lady Bears NCAA Division II national championship team. Donal Ware also gives a mini preview of the HBCU football season. Download or listen.
Women’s DI HBCU All-Americans
Women’s DI HBCU All-Americans. Emmanuel, Howell get top nod, Vickers as coach as HBCU All-America team is released boxtorow.com As the Women’s Division I NCAA Final Four approaches, the HBCU Women’s All-America teams powered by BOXTOROW for the 2022-23 season are released. Alabama State guard Ayana Emmanuel and Howard guard Destiny Howell were named HBCU
Bryant leads HBCU All-Americans
boxtorow.com Bryant leads HBCU All-Americans. As the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament commences, the 15th HBCU All-America teams powered by BOXTOROW for Division I men’s college basketball were released. Norfolk State guard Joe Bryant, Jr. has been selected HBCU National Player of the Year for the second year in a
HBCU National Player of the Week: Tigers’ guard PJ Henry
Tigers’ guard PJ Henry. Texas Southern Guard PJ Henry 5-10, Senior, Houston, Texas. Texas Southern guard PJ Henry is HBCU National Player of the Week. He averaged 18.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, and shot 41 percent from three-point range on his way to being named SWAC Tournament MVP and helping lead the Tigers to the SWAC
HBCU National Player of the Week: Golden Lions’ Maori Davenport
Golden Lions’ Maori Davenport. Arkansas-Pine Bluff Center Maori Davenport 6-5, Junior, Troy, Ala. Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions’ center Maori Davenport is HBCU National Player of the Week. She averaged 17.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 3.0 blocks per game, and shot 80 percent from the field (12-of-15) in two wins for the Golden Lions. In the victory
FROM THE PRESS BOX TO PRESS ROW Podcast: 2/25/23
BOXTOROW Stephen A. Smith. Stephen A. Smith joins Donal Ware to talk about his career, time at Winston-Salem State University and Clarence “Big House” Gaines. Donal also talks with Grambling head men’s basketball coach Donte’ Jackson, and talks NBA slam dunk contest and Eric Bieniemy’s hiring by the Washington Commanders. Download or listen.
HBCU National Player of the Week: Spartans’ Forward Kris Bankston
Spartans’ Forward Kris Bankston. Norfolk State Forward Kris Bankston 6-9, Graduate Student, Little Rock, Ark. Spartans’ forward Kris Bankston is HBCU National Player of the Week. He averaged 22.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 5.5 blocks, shot 82 percent from the field (18-of-22), and 90 percent from the free throw line (9-of-10) for the Spartans who went
HBCU National Player of the Week: Tigers’ forward Romelle Mansel
Tigers’ forward Romelle Mansel. Jackson State forward Romelle Mansel 6-9, Junior, Los Angeles, Calif. Tigers’ forward Romelle Mansel is HBCU National Player of the Week. He averaged 21.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and shot 68 percent from the field (17-of-25) for the Tigers who went 2-0 last week. In the Tigers’ victory over rival
HBCU National Player of the Week: Jaguars guard Brion Whitley
Jaguars guard Brion Whitley 6-4, Graduate Student, Sarasota, Fla. Jaguars guard Brion Whitley is HBCU National Player of the Week. He averaged 23.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, shot 63 percent from the field (15-24), and 62 percent (9-of-16) from three-point range for the Jaguars who went 2-0 last week. In the Jaguars’ 80-60 victory over Alcorn State