HOUSTON – The 3rd annual HBCU All-Star Game will tip off in Phoenix at 4:00 PM ET inside Global Credit Union Arena on the campus of Grand Canyon University. HBCU basketball players will receive significant national exposure as millions of viewers tune in to watch them perform on CBS.
Founder Travis Williams will introduce 24 of the best and brightest HBCU basketball all-stars who hope to take their careers to the next level. Today’s game aims to help advance their career options as professionals in the NBA, G League, Europe, or China.
“This is history in the making once again to host the first-ever HBCU All-Star Game in the Valley of the Sun and in a part of the country where HBCUs do not exist,” said Williams. “As always, I am just being obedient to this God-driven vision that was founded in 2019, and it has been a long journey and dream come true to get to this point in year #3. We will continue honoring and celebrating the rich history, tradition, and contributions of HBCUs to the sport of college basketball. I am truly excited in year #3 with our founding partner Aflac and expect to put on another great event in Phoenix. This year, Aflac will be returning as the official sponsor of the HBCU All-Star game.”
“At Aflac, we have a long history of recognizing and supporting historically black colleges and universities. The HBCU All-Star Game is a wonderful expression of the HBCU experience and does a tremendous job in shining the spotlight on these highly talented players,” said Garth Knutson, Chief Marketing Officer of Aflac. “We know that there continues to be a gap in recognizing and celebrating the talent these students offer, and we are excited to deepen once again our commitment to closing this gap for HBCU students, on and off the court, as an official sponsor of the HBCU All-Star basketball game.”
THE 3RD ANNUAL HBCU ALL-STAR GAME TEAM ROSTERS
Team Rick Mahorn (MEAC, SIAC, Independents All-Stars)
- Fred Cleveland Jr, North Carolina Central University (MEAC) PG 5’9
- Chris Martin, Clark Atlanta University (SIAC) PG 6’2
- Raquan Brown, South Carolina State University (MEAC) SG 6’3
- Ja’Darius Harris, North Carolina Central University (MEAC) SG 6’3
- Christian Brown, Tennessee State University (INDEP) SG 6’6
- Allen Betrand, Norfolk State University (MEAC) SG 6’5
- Asanti Price, Benedict College (SIAC) SG 6’5
- Christian Wells, LeMoyne-Owen College (SIAC) SF 6’5
- Tedrick Wilcox Jr., Hampton University (INDEP) SF 6’6
- Seth Towns, Howard University (MEAC) SF/PF 6’9
- Jordan Simpson, Albany State University (SIAC) PF/C 6’9
- Jason Jitoboh, Tennessee State University (INDEP) C 6’11
Coaches: Levelle Moton – Head Men’s Basketball Coach at North Carolina Central University; Alfred Jordan – Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Clark Atlanta University
Game faces on! Tune in to the HBCU All-Star Game tomorrow! Sunday, April 7 at 4 p.m. ET on CBS. Coverage begins at 3 p.m. ET pic.twitter.com/mBjXlGZv3I
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Team Ben Wallace (SWAC & CIAA HBCU All-Stars)
- PJ Henry, Texas Southern University (SWAC) PG 5’10
- Dhashon Dyson, Bethune-Cookman University (SWAC) CG 6’1
- Brandon Davis, Southern University (SWAC) CG 6’1
- Rashad Williams, Univ. Arkansas at Pine Bluff (SWAC) SG 6’2
- Tra’Michael Moton, Grambling State University (SWAC) SG 6’2
- Jaylen Alston, Winston-Salem State University (CIAA) SF 6’4
- Tre Richardson, Elizabeth City State University (CIAA) SF 6’4
- Charles Smith, Prairie View A&M University (SWAC) SG 6’5
- Rayquan Brown, Mississippi Valley State University (SWAC) SG 6’6
- Jordan O’Neal, Jackson State University (SWAC) PF 6’7
- Jeremiah Kendall, Alcorn State University (SWAC) PF 6’7
- Jourdan Smith, Grambling State University (SWAC) PF 6’7
Coaches: Johnny Jones, Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Texas Southern University; Jason Armstrong, Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Lincoln University (PA)
2024 HBCU ALL-STARS HONOREES
HBCU ALL-STARS National Coaches & Players of the Year for NCAA Division I & II
- HBCU All-Stars John McLendon NCAA Division I National Coach of the Year
- Donte’ Jackson – Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Grambling State University
HBCU All-Stars Art McAfee NCAA Division II National Coach of the Year
- Alfred Jordan – Head Men’s Basketball Coach Clark Atlanta University
HBCU All-Stars Sam Jones NCAA Division I National Player of the Year
- Fred Cleveland Jr. – North Carolina Central University
HBCU All-Stars Earl “the Pearl” Monroe NCAA Division II National Player of the Year
- Chris Martin – Clark Atlanta University
* Article initially posted on HBCU Legends
