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Miami Herald
15 hours ago
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- Miami Herald
HBCU championship coach finds new program
HBCU women's basketball is gaining another veteran leader. Virginia Union University has named Alico Dunk as the 10th head coach in the history of its program. Dunk, a longtime presence in HBCU athletics, replaces Tierra Terry, who took the Winston-Salem State job in April. The university will introduce Dunk at a press conference on Friday, June 13, at 12:00 p.m. The event will be held at Barco-Stevens Hall on Virginia Union's campus in Richmond, Virginia. Dunk brings more than 20 years of coaching experience at HBCUs. He most recently spent eight seasons as the head coach at Stillman College. In 2025, he led the Lady Tigers to a 26-6 record, the best in school history. That season included an HBCU Athletic Conference regular-season title and the school's first win in the NAIA National Tournament. Dunk won 112 games at Stillman-more than any women's coach there in the past 40 years. Before that, he coached the women's team at Elizabeth City State University. Over five seasons, he led the Lady Vikings to an 83-56 record. They won two CIAA Northern Division titles during his tenure. In 2013, he was named CIAA Coach of the Year after a 24-4 season and a 15-1 mark in league play. Dunk also coached the ECSU men's team and served as an assistant during their 2007 CIAA Championship run. A native of Ayden, North Carolina, Dunk was a standout in football and basketball at Ayden-Grifton High School. He began his college career at Tennessee, then transferred to East Carolina University. He was a two-year captain at ECU and earned a degree in Exercise and Sports Science in 1999. After graduation, he taught and coached high school basketball before playing professionally in Asia. He later earned a master's degree in Sports Management from Virginia State University. [/Dunk's return to the CIAA adds another seasoned voice to HBCU women's basketball. The post HBCU championship coach finds new program appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
Miami Herald
15-04-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
HBCU basketball star headed to ODU
Ketron Shaw, one of the most talented players in HBCU basketball, is headed to Old Dominion former Winston-Salem State and Maryland Eastern Shore guard announced his commitment to ODU. Ketron "KC" Shaw, a Charlotte, NC native, emerged as a standout figure in HBCU basketball, showcasing a remarkable journey from Division II to Division I prominence. Lightly recruited as a senior at Mooresville High School, Shaw didn't have any Division I offers before graduating in 2022. Beginning his collegiate career at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), Shaw contributed to the Rams' 2023 CIAA Championship as a freshman starter. In his sophomore year, he elevated his performance, averaging 10.8 points and 4.8 rebounds per game, solidifying his role as a key player. In 2024, following head coach Cleo Hill Jr.'s move to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES), Shaw transferred to the Division I HBCU program, bringing along his younger brother, Kyrell. At UMES, Shaw quickly adapted, leading the team with averages of 18 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game. His scoring prowess was evident as he surpassed 20 points in half of his 28 appearances, including a career-high 30-point game against - Old Dominion. His outstanding performance earned him third-team All-MEAC honors, but he was a highly sought after player in the NCAA transfer just months after having a breakout game against ODU, he's now going to be playing there. The post HBCU basketball star headed to ODU appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
