Historically Black colleges and universities nationwide will take another step forward into the spotlight when Howard University and Morgan State University play in the inaugural NBA x HBCU classic during the league’s All-Star weekend in Cleveland.
Howard University athletic director Kery Davis told Yahoo Sports the university was “really excited to get that call” to be a part of the game, which Howard won 68-66 on Saturday.
“This opportunity gives us an opportunity to tell our story,” Davis said.
What the event means for HBCUs
There are 101 HBCUs in the United States.