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SUNO Men’s Basketball Hosts Media Day

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New Orleans, LA [October 10, 2024] — The Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) Men’s Basketball team will host its annual Media Day on Friday, October 11, at 7 PM CT, as part of the Knights’ flagship show, SUNO Knight Live. The event will be broadcast live on SUNO Knights TV via HBCU+, allowing fans and media alike to tune in and get an exclusive preview of the 2024-2025 basketball season. Media representatives are invited to join the live event and ask questions by clicking the following link: https://streamyard.com/rxchwhcu8c.
The evening will be hosted by Doc Holliday, the current host of SUNO Knight Live, alongside new co-host Bailee Smith, one of SUNO Athletics’ talented interns. The dynamic duo will bring fresh insights and energy as they guide viewers through an action-packed evening filled with exclusive interviews and player features.
Media Day kicks off at 7:15 PM with an in-depth conversation with Men’s Basketball Head Coach James A. Matthews, III. In his third year leading the Knights, Coach Matthews will discuss his expectations for the upcoming season and the steps his program has taken to build on last year’s success.
A special feature will follow, highlighting Jamal “Tall” Gibson, SUNO’s standout forward who was recently named the Preseason All-HBCUAC Player of the Year. Gibson had a stellar freshman season, averaging 21.0 points, 15.8 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks per game, breaking SUNO records for total points (630), rebounds (474), and double-doubles (29). His impressive accolades include being named Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC) Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year, along with selections to the NAIA All-American Third Team and the Louisiana Sports Writer Association All-Louisiana Third Team. Fans will get a closer look at Gibson’s journey and his goals for the upcoming season.
The evening will conclude with interviews featuring newcomers Tyon Thompson and Tony White, along with returning key players Devin Daniels and Isaiah Lewis. Together, these players form the core of a team that aims to make a significant impact in the conference this year.
For more information about SUNO Athletics visit sunoathletics.com.

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SWAC TV Expands National Reach with Launch Across Leading FAST Platforms

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The Southwestern Athletic Conference has announced a significant expansion of SWAC TV with the launch of a dedicated free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel, dramatically increasing the accessibility and national reach of Conference programming.

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Albany State University Receives Tara VanDerveer Fund for the Advancement of Women in Coaching Grant

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ALBANY, Ga. — Albany State University announced today that it has received a Tara VanDerveer Fund for the Advancement of Women in Coaching grant from the Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF®). Grants were awarded to institutions to support collegiate women coaches on the rise, assisting with living expenses, professional development and mentorship. Albany State is among this year’s grant recipients, with funding supporting women coaching fellows across a wide variety of sports.

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SIAC Mourns the Loss of Benedict Director of Athletics, Hall of Famer Willie Washington

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ATLANTA — The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference mourns the loss of Benedict College Director of Athletics and SIAC Hall of Famer Willie Washington, whose decades of leadership, service and achievement left an indelible mark on the SIAC, Benedict College and generations of student-athletes, coaches and administrators. Washington passed away Monday, Aug. 31.

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SWAC Names Tucker Assistant Commissioner for Compliance and Administration

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The Southwestern Athletic Conference has announced the appointment of Brodderick Tucker as its Assistant Commissioner for Compliance and Administration. Tucker joins after serving as the Director of Athletics at Bluefield State University during the 2025-26 year.

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489 CIAA Student-Athletes Earn D2 ADA Academic Achievement Awards

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA®) continues to demonstrate its commitment to academic excellence as 489 student-athletes from nine member institutions were recognized as recipients of the 2025-26 Division II Athletics Directors Association (D2 ADA) Academic Achievement Awards.

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