2023 NBA HBCU Fellowship Application OpenThe NBA HBCU Fellowship is now live through Monday, February 20th. Apply today for the opportunity to work across the league and join our NBA Family.January 17, 2023
Field set for 2023 NBA HBCU ClassicSouthern will take on Grambling State at 4 p.m. ET on Feb. 18 in Salt Lake City as a part of NBA All-Star 2023.October 14, 2022
NBA All-Star x HBCU Student Art Showcase 2023Application Process Open December 12-30, 2022December 13, 2022
01:34NBA x HBCUThe NBAs ongoing support of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) focuses on creating greater opportunity for students and alumni through professional development, career advancement, and increased support and awareness for HBCU athletics. Core components of this work include the NBA HBCU Fellowship Program and the NBA HBCU Classic.October 14, 2022
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 studentsFebruary 17, 2022
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.February 12, 2022
HBCU Student Showcase: Immanuel SmithImmanuel Smith always had a special interest in art and was influenced by the creativity of his mother and grandmother.February 12, 2022
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.February 12, 2022
HBCU Student Showcase: Shekinah PrattShekinah Pratt hopes to one day become an art or graphic design teacher and start her own graphic design company.February 12, 2022
HBCU Student Showcase: Michaela PackerMichaela Packer plans to expand her social media presence across all platforms with her art, as a content creator.February 12, 2022
HBCU Student Showcase: Zahara McCoyZahara McCoy has a customizing business named Ellescanvases where she creates customized designs for shoes and clothing.February 12, 2022
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.February 12, 2022
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.February 19, 2021
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.February 21, 2021
The Resiliency of Willis ReedThroughout his basketball career, Willis Reed was a dependable low-post player whenever he hit the court.February 19, 2021
NBA Official Courtney Kirkland on Southern UniversityReferee, Courtney Kirkland reflects upon his experience attending Southern UniversityFebruary 27, 2021
NBA Official Eric Lewis on Bethune-Cookman UniversityReferee, Eric Lewis reflects upon his experience attending Bethune-Cookman UniversityFebruary 27, 2021
NBA Official Sean Corbin on Coppin State UniversityReferee, Sean Corbin reflects upon his experience attending Coppin State UniversityFebruary 27, 2021
NBA Official Matt Myers on Hampton UniversityReferee, Matt Myers reflects upon his experience attending Hampton UniversityFebruary 27, 2021
NBA Official Derrick Collins on Xavier University of LouisianaReferee, Derrick Collins reflects upon his experience attending Xavier University of LouisianaFebruary 27, 2021
Bennie Adams on Southern UniversityReferee Bennie Adams reflects upon his experience attending Southern UniversityFebruary 27, 2021
CJ Washington on Southern UniversityReferee CJ Washington reflects upon his experience attending Southern University.February 27, 2021
Tony Brown on Clark Atlanta UniversityReferee Tony Brown reflects upon his experience attending Clark Atlanta University.February 27, 2021
Tom Washington on Norfolk State UniversityReferee Tom Washington reflects upon his experience attending Norfolk Sate UniversityFebruary 27, 2021
Karl Lane on Philander Smith CollegeReferee Karl Lane reflects upon his experience attending Philander Smith College.February 27, 2021
HBCU artists showcase their workHBCU students discuss the feeling of having their art showcased at this years All-Star game.March 7, 2021
HBCU Student Showcase: Rachel MotleyMotley is an emerging digital illustrator. She now attends Howard University in Washington, D.CFebruary 26, 2021
HBCU Student Showcase: Kennedy JenningsJennings is a senior Public Relations major and African-American Studies minor at Howard UniversityFebruary 25, 2021
HBCU Student Showcase: Woody LoftonLofton is an artist and photographer based in Albany, Georgia.February 26, 2021
HBCU Student Showcase: Mia MooreMoore is a senior Art - Electronic Studio major from The Woodlands, Texas currently attending the illustrious Howard University.February 26, 2021
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.February 26, 2021
HBCU Student Showcase: Milan SmithSmith is from Kansas City, Missouri, and a Sophomore at Howard University February 26, 2021
HBCU Student Showcase: Asha Gaines-SmithGaines-Smith is a Junior Theatre Technology Major from Cleveland, Ohio.February 26, 2021
