Latest news with #KevinSesberry
Miami Herald
16-02-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
HBCU NBA Classic has strong showing in fourth year
The historic rivalry between Morehouse College and Tuskegee University took center stage on Saturday in the HBCU NBA Classic at Oakland Arena. In front of a passionate crowd, Tuskegee secured a 68-55 victory, showcasing their depth and resilience in a highly anticipated game, part of the NBA's ongoing commitment to elevating HBCU programs, delivered an electric atmosphere as fans from across the country gathered to witness two storied institutions compete on a professional standout performer, Kusamae Draper, dominated inside with 22 points and 15 rebounds, providing a strong presence in the paint. Guard Kevin Sesberry added 19 points, while D'Anthony Pennington contributed 16 points and four assists, knocking down timely three-pointers to keep the Golden Tigers in control. Morehouse started strong, leading early in the first half, but Tuskegee took command before halftime and never looked back. Morehouse's Sincere Key led his team with 15 points, but the Maroon Tigers struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 21.7% from three-point range. Despite solid efforts from Cedric Taylor III and Amahn Decker, Morehouse couldn't overcome their shooting woes against Tuskegee's disciplined defense. The NBA's involvement in hosting HBCU showcase games like this one highlights the growing recognition of Black college athletics on a national scale. Events like the HBCU NBA Classic provide student-athletes with major exposure while celebrating the rich culture and history of HBCUs. In its fourth edition, the HBCU NBA Classic proved once again why these games are an essential part of the basketball landscape. Both Morehouse and Tuskegee showcased the best of HBCU basketball, leaving fans excited for future matchups on the NBA stage. The post HBCU NBA Classic has strong showing in fourth year appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
Associated Press
16-02-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Tuskegee tops Morehouse 68-55 in HBCU Classic
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Kusame Draper had 22 points and 15 rebounds to help Tuskegee University beat Morehouse College 68-55 in the HBCU Classic on Saturday. Kevin Sesberry added 19 points and two steals as the Golden Tigers (11-12, 9-8 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) ended a three-game losing streak and held on to win in the match-up between the two Division II teams in the annual event that is a part of NBA All-Star Weekend. Amahn Decker had 10 points and eight rebounds for Morehouse. The Maroon Tigers (13-11, 10-6) had won four of their previous five. The game was played at the Oakland Arena, former home to the Golden State Warriors, about a 20-minute drive from the team's current home at Chase Center in San Francisco. The mood was festive all afternoon, with the crowd repeatedly breaking out into soulful singing and dancing. The son of Martin Luther King Jr. was among those in attendance cheering, singing and shown on the big scoreboard above the court. The late civil rights activist attended Morehouse. Famed director Spike Lee sat neat the Morehouse bench. Riding a three-game losing streak going into the game, Tuskegee overcame a sluggish start and led most of the first half despite missing 15 of its first 21 shots. Sesberry paced the Airmen with 12 points, and Draper had four points as part of 9-0 run to end the first half, putting Tuskegee ahead 30-22 at the break. The Golden Tigers led by 14 in the second half before coasting to the victory. Morehouse did a great job getting to the line but couldn't capitalize, missing 13 of its 21 attempts from the stripe. ___
