HBCU All Stars In The News


San Antonio Hosts HBCU All-Stars Game for First Time

Published on: April 3, 2025

San Antonio is set to host the HBCU All-Star Game for the first time, bringing the best of Black college basketball athletes together during the Final Four weekend. The event promises to be a showcase of talent, culture, and community involvement.

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Players Hope to Show Skills, Draw Interest Through Women’s HBCU All-Star Game

Published on: April 4, 2025

The inaugural Women’s HBCU All-Star Game is set to bring together 24 top female student-athletes from various Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to showcase their talents and gain exposure to professional scouts. This event aims to highlight the exceptional skills present in HBCU women’s basketball and provide players with opportunities to advance their careers. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

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Destiny Ryles to Represent Bowie State in 2025 HBCU All-Star Game

Published on: April 3, 2025

Bowie State senior Destiny Ryles has been selected to participate in the 2025 HBCU All-Star Game on Sunday, April 6, in San Antonio, Texas, during NCAA Final Four weekend. Tipoff is set for 12 p.m. (CST) at Freeman Coliseum. Ryles led the Bulldogs with 19.1 points per game and contributed significantly across various statistical categories. Her selection highlights her outstanding performance throughout the season.

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Coach D’Alessio Wins HBCU All-Stars COY Award; Fayetteville State Contract Status

Published on: April 3, 2025

Fayetteville State head basketball coach Luke D’Alessio was honored with the Clarence ‘Big House’ Gaines Division II National Coach of the Year Award by the HBCU All-Stars LLC. Under his leadership, the Broncos achieved a 23-9 record during the 2024-25 season. However, reports suggest that his contract with Fayetteville State may not have been renewed, with indications of a replacement already in place. [Read more](https://www.si.com/college/hbcu/basketball/coach-dalessio-coy-award-fayetteville-state-contract-status).

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Morehouse’s Douglas Whittler Selected to Coach in 2025 HBCU All-Star Game

Published on: March 31, 2025

Morehouse College’s head men’s basketball coach, Douglas Whittler, has been selected to co-lead Team Al Attles in the 2025 Men’s HBCU All-Star Game. Scheduled for April 6, 2025, at Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, Texas, during the NCAA Final Four weekend, the game features top players from various HBCUs. Coach Whittler’s selection highlights his significant contributions to Morehouse basketball, including leading the team to multiple SIAC East Division Championships.

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2 Wildcats Named to HBCU All-Star Game Roster

Published on: April 3, 2025

Two standout players from Bethune-Cookman University, [Player Name 1] and [Player Name 2], have been selected to participate in the 2025 HBCU All-Star Game. This prestigious event, set for April 6, 2025, at Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, Texas, during the NCAA Final Four weekend, showcases top talent from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the nation. [Insert additional details about the players’ achievements and contributions to their team.]

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HBCU All-Star Game Partners with The CW Network

Published on: March 16, 2025

The 4th Annual Men’s HBCU All-Star Basketball Game has secured a new broadcast partnership with The CW Network, marking a significant shift from its previous three-year association with CBS Sports. Scheduled for Sunday, April 6, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM ET (12:00 PM CT) at the historic Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, Texas, this event will showcase top talent from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) nationwide. The game coincides with college basketball’s championship weekend, maximizing exposure for these exceptional athletes. [Read more](https://www.si.com/college/hbcu/basketball/hbcu-all-star-game-announces-partnership-with-the-cw-network).

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2025 HBCU All-Star Games Release Men’s and Women’s Teams Rosters

Published on: March 19, 2025

The 2025 HBCU All-Star Games, scheduled for Sunday, April 6, at the historic Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, Texas, have announced the rosters for both the men’s and women’s teams. The men’s game will feature Team Al Attles and Team Bob Love, while the women’s game will showcase Team Yolanda Laney and Team Patricia Hoskins. These teams comprise top players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the nation, highlighting the rich legacy and talent within HBCU basketball.

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News & Updates

UMES’ Nathaniel Pollard Takes Home HBCU All-Star Game MVP as Team Dr. Dick Barnett Defeats Team Willis Reed 113 – 99

HBCU All Stars CEO Travis Williams looks to build on the success from last year’s success in New Orleans and plans to “make history” this time around. The game will take place at Texas Southern University’s H&PE Arena on Sunday, April 2nd at 3 PM CT and air live on CBS Sports. Doors open at 2 PM and the Fan Fest will take place from 10 AM – 2:30 PM on the campus of Texas Southern University.

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HBCU All-Star Game Set to Make History in 2nd Year

HBCU All Stars CEO Travis Williams looks to build on the success from last year’s success in New Orleans and plans to “make history” this time around. The game will take place at Texas Southern University’s H&PE Arena on Sunday, April 2nd at 3 PM CT and air live on CBS Sports. Doors open at 2 PM and the Fan Fest will take place from 10 AM – 2:30 PM on the campus of Texas Southern University.

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UMES’ Nathaniel Pollard Takes Home HBCU All-Star Game MVP as Team Dr. Dick Barnett Defeats Team Willis Reed 113 – 99

HBCU All-Stars Announce Final Free Ticket Deadline to midnight Monday, March 20.

HBCU All-Stars Announce Final Free Ticket Deadline to midnight Monday, March 20. All Elementary, Middle, High School, and College students with valid student ID can receive Free Student Tickets. Come watch the Top 24 HBCU Players To Play in Historic All-Star Game at Texas Southern University!

HBCU All-Star Game set for Sunday, April 2 in Houston, Texas and airing on CBS Television Network

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HBCU ALL-STARS PLAYER OF THE WEEK & TEAM OF THE WEEK HONORS

HBCU All-Stars LLC has announced the first ever HBCU All-Stars “Player of the Week and Team of the Week” honors featuring the nation’s top HBCU student-athletes from the MEAC, SWAC, CIAA, SIAC, Tennessee State, North Carolina A&T, and Hampton Universities.
According to Travis L. Williams, HBCU All-Stars, LLC Founder/CEO “This is history in the making and we have an outstanding opportunity starting now until the end of the season to weekly recognize some of the most hard-working, talented, deserving, and ambitious HBCU student-athletes and teams across the country with our CBS Sports partners. Legendary and former HBCU coach Cy Alexander is HBCU All-Stars National Director of Scouting and Recruiting, and one of the most respected and influential coaches in college basketball. Coach Alexander is the epitome of success in the HBCU community and spearheading our HBCU All-Stars National scouting and recruitment efforts with some of the most brilliant former HBCU head and assistant coaches. Montez Robinson, Eric Skeeters, Anthony Sewell, Stacy Beckton, Vince Robinson, and David Dennis brings a wealth of successful coaching, scouting, and recruitment expertise to the HBCU basketball culture and very important player selection process for the 2021-22 HBCU All-Stars. HBCU All-Stars Player of the Week selection will highlight HBCU legends Dick Barnett Point Guards, Earl “The Pearl” Monroe Shooting Guards, Bobby Dandridge Small Forwards, Ben Wallace Power Forwards, and Rick Mahorn Centers.
Twenty four (24) of the best student-athletes will be representing the legendary coaches Team John McLendon (MEAC & SIAC) and Team Clarence “Big House” Gaines (SWAC & CIAA), Tennessee State, Hampton, and North Carolina A&T State Universities. For more information, please go to [email protected] and www.HBCUAllStarGame.com

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