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Miami Herald
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
HBCU star signs to Spurs NBA summer league squad
HBCU standout Noah Farrakhan is officially headed to the NBA Summer League. The former Hampton University guard will suit up for the San Antonio Spurs' 2025 squad, becoming the third HBCU player to sign with an NBA team after this year's draft. Farrakhan joins former Howard forward Steve Settle III (Miami Heat) and Alabama State/South Carolina State guard TJ Madlock (Detroit Pistons). Together, they represent a growing wave of HBCU talent earning NBA opportunities. Farrakhan's Impact at Hampton After transferring from West Virginia, Farrakhan immediately made his presence felt during the 2024–25 season. The Newark, New Jersey native led the Pirates in scoring with 14.2 points per game while shooting 43 percent from the field. His efficiency ranked among the top 10 in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA). In 21 games, he reached double figures and helped guide Hampton to its first winning season since 2019. His consistent production played a key role in turning the team's momentum around. Awards and Breakout Performances Throughout the season, Farrakhan earned multiple honors, including four HBCU All-Stars Independent Player of the Week awards. He also stood out at the Cayman Islands Classic, averaging 21 points and 4.6 rebounds across three games. His performance helped Hampton notch a critical win over Duquesne. As a result, he was named to the tournament's All-Team and later secured a spot on the All-CAA Third Team. Making the Jump to the NBA Farrakhan's journey from HBCU basketball to the NBA stage reflects the growing respect for players from these programs. San Antonio adds a confident, battle-tested guard capable of contributing on both ends of the court. The Spurs' Summer League team opens play Saturday, July 5, in the California Classic against the Miami Heat. After that, Farrakhan and the team will head to Las Vegas for the NBA 2K26 Summer League from July 10–17. HBCU Pipeline to the Pros As more players like Farrakhan transition from HBCUs to the NBA, the talent pipeline continues to grow. These opportunities affirm that HBCU athletes can shine-and thrive-at the highest level. The post HBCU star signs to Spurs NBA summer league squad appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
USA Today
16-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Stony Brook at Hampton odds, tips and betting trends
The Hampton Pirates (14-13, 6-8 CAA) will look to continue a three-game win streak when they host the Stony Brook Seawolves (6-21, 2-12 CAA) on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Hampton Convocation Center. The matchup airs at 7:00 PM ET on FloCollege. In this article, we take a look at the Hampton vs. Stony Brook odds and lines around this game. The Pirates and the Seawolves square off with no line currently set for the matchup. Hampton is 14-10-0 against the spread this season compared to Stony Brook's 14-13-0 ATS record. A total of 13 out of the Pirates' games this season have gone over the point total, and 13 of the Seawolves' games have gone over. In the past 10 contests, Hampton has a 4-6 record against the spread while going 5-5 overall. Stony Brook has gone 7-3 against the spread and 2-8 overall in its last 10 matches. Before this matchup, here is what you need to get ready for Thursday's college basketball action. Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll Hampton vs. Stony Brook prediction Hampton 75, Stony Brook 66 Against the spread Hampton has won 14 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 10 times. Stony Brook has covered 14 times in 27 games with a spread this season. The Pirates average just 1.8 fewer points per game (72.9) than the Seawolves allow (74.7). Hampton is 6-2 against the spread and 10-1 overall when scoring more than 74.7 points. Stony Brook is 8-3 against the spread and 4-7 overall when allowing fewer than 72.9 points. The Seawolves' 66.7 points per game are only 4.3 fewer points than the 71.0 the Pirates allow. When it scores more than 71.0 points, Stony Brook is 8-1 against the spread and 6-3 overall. Hampton's record is 4-1 against the spread and 5-2 overall when it gives up fewer than 66.7 points. Players to watch Hampton Noah Farrakhan posts 13.5 points and 2.6 assists per contest — both team highs. He is also posting 3.0 rebounds, shooting 42.4% from the field and 34.1% from beyond the arc with 1.2 made 3-pointers per game. George Beale averages 12.9 points, 2.3 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game. Defensively, he posts 0.9 steals and 0.0 blocked shots. Kyrese Mullen averages a team-best 7.0 rebounds per contest. He is also putting up 8.0 points and 1.0 assists, shooting 41.8% from the floor. Stony Brook Andre Snoddy is the Seawolves' top rebounder (7.5 per game), and he posts 9.2 points and 1.6 assists. CJ Luster II is posting a team-leading 15.7 points per contest. And he is delivering 2.6 rebounds and 1.0 assists, making 42.5% of his shots from the field and 41.9% from beyond the arc, with 3.1 treys per game. The Seawolves receive 8.7 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game from Ben Wight.
USA Today
16-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Hampton vs. Stony Brook men's basketball tickets still available for Thursday, February 20
Thursday's CAA schedule includes the Hampton Pirates (14-13, 6-8 CAA) playing the Stony Brook Seawolves (6-21, 2-12 CAA) at 7:00 PM ET on FloCollege. Buy tickets for Hampton vs. Stony Brook Shop college basketball tickets at SeatGeek Shop college basketball tickets at StubHub Hampton vs. Stony Brook game information Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025 Thursday, February 20, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET How to watch on TV: FloCollege FloCollege Location: Hampton, Virginia Hampton, Virginia Venue: Hampton Convocation Center Hampton Convocation Center Tickets: Buy tickets here Watch college basketball on Fubo! Hampton leaders So far this season, Noah Farrakhan is averaging 13.5 points per game. Offensively, George Beale averages 12.9 points per game. Kyrese Mullen puts up 8.0 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists per game. Defensively, he delivers 0.5 steals and 0.2 blocked shots. On a per-game basis, Xzavier Long posts 6.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists. At the other end, he delivers 0.9 steals and 0.7 blocked shots. Daniel Johnson is averaging 7.8 points per game this season. Stony Brook leaders On the hardwood, Andre Snoddy averages 9.2 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 0.6 steals and 0.6 blocked shots. CJ Luster II posts 15.7 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest. On the defense, he delivers 1.1 steals and 0.1 blocked shots. Ben Wight has put up 8.7 points and 5.2 rebounds per game this season. From an offensive standpoint, Joseph Octave posts 13.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists per contest, shooting 35.1% from the floor. So far this season, Collin O'Connor averages 7.6 points, 2.6 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game, shooting 37.1% from the floor. Hampton vs. Stony Brook stats breakdown This year the Pirates are shooting 42.3% from the field, 5.6% lower than the Seawolves concede. Hampton is 3-0 against the spread and 5-0 overall when shooting better than 47.9% from the field. The Seawolves' 41.3% shooting percentage is 4.2% lower than the Pirates have conceded. This season Stony Brook is 7-0 against the spread and 5-2 overall when shooting higher than 45.5% from the field. The Pirates pull down 33.7 rebounds per game, topping the Seawolves by 4.5 boards per contest. The Pirates are the 90th-ranked rebounding team in the nation, and the Seawolves are 328th. The 72.9 points the Pirates average are only 1.8 fewer than the Seawolves allow. The Seawolves' 66.7 points per game are just 4.3 fewer than the Pirates allow. Shop college basketball tickets at SeatGeek Shop college basketball tickets at StubHub We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. FTW operates independently, though, and this doesn't influence our coverage.
USA Today
30-01-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Hampton vs. Northeastern men's basketball tickets still available for Thursday, January 30
Thursday's CAA schedule includes the Hampton Pirates (10-11, 3-6 CAA) against the Northeastern Huskies (11-10, 3-5 CAA) at 7:00 PM ET on FloCollege. Buy tickets for Hampton vs. Northeastern Shop college basketball tickets at SeatGeek Shop college basketball tickets at StubHub Hampton vs. Northeastern game information Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025 Thursday, January 30, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM ET 7:00 PM ET How to watch on TV: FloCollege FloCollege Location: Hampton, Virginia Hampton, Virginia Venue: Hampton Convocation Center Hampton Convocation Center Tickets: Buy tickets here Watch college basketball on Fubo! Hampton leaders So far this season, Noah Farrakhan posts 13.3 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game, shooting 40.8% from the field and 32.4% from beyond the arc with 1.2 made 3-pointers per game. Offensively, George Beale is averaging 12.7 points, 1.0 assists and 2.3 rebounds per contest. Xzavier Long has put up 6.9 points per game. On a per-game basis, Kyrese Mullen is posting 7.9 points, 1.0 assists and 6.8 rebounds. Wayne Bristol Jr. is averaging 7.4 points, 1.0 assists and 4.1 rebounds per game this season. Northeastern leaders On the hardwood, Rashad King is averaging 17.1 points, seven rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.5 steals per game. Harold Woods averages 11.9 points, 7.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists per contest, shooting 45.5% from the field. LA Pratt is putting up 11.0 points, 2.3 assists and 3.9 rebounds per contest this season. From an offensive standpoint, Collin Metcalf is posting 4.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game. So far this season, Youri Fritz posts 4.2 points, 3.6 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game, shooting 61.2% from the field. Hampton vs. Northeastern stats breakdown The Pirates shoot 41.8% from the field, 2.4% lower than the Huskies concede defensively. In games when Hampton shoots higher than 44.2% from the field, it is 3-1 against the spread and 6-1 overall. Northeastern is 7-3 against the spread and 6-4 straight up when shooting above 45.8% from the field. The Pirates average 33.8 rebounds, 1.7 more than the Huskies' average. The Pirates are 109th in rebounding in the country, and the Huskies are 198th. The 73.4 points the Pirates average are only 3.2 more than the Huskies concede. The Huskies post only 1.7 fewer points per game (70.3) than the Pirates allow (72.0). Shop college basketball tickets at SeatGeek Shop college basketball tickets at StubHub We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. FTW operates independently, though, and this doesn't influence our coverage.
