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Miami Herald
17-03-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
HBCU star uses new JUCO rules to hit portal
Sterling Young, the newly crowned SWAC Player of the Year, is entering the transfer portal, making him one of the most intriguing HBCU basketball prospects available. The Florida A&M guard, who had been expected to exhaust his eligibility after the 2024-25 season, will now have an extra year to play due to a recent NCAA ruling. The waiver, announced in December, grants an additional year to athletes who previously competed at non-NCAA institutions, opening the door for Young to extend his college career into 2025-26. Young's journey to being named the top player in a Division I HBCU basketball league has been anything but conventional. The Queens, N.Y. native took the JUCO route, spending two seasons at JUCO Pratt Community College in Kansas, where he became a key scorer, averaging 15.9 points per game in his sophomore year while shooting 45% from the field and 39% from three. He then made a brief stop at Charlotte, appearing in five games before transferring to Florida A&M, where he finally found his stride. In his lone season with the Rattlers, Young emerged as one of the most dynamic guards in HBCU basketball, leading FAMU with his scoring ability (17 points per game) and earning conference Player of the Year honors. With his extra year of eligibility, Young's decision to enter the portal shows the ever-changing college basketball landscape - by extension - the HBCU basketball landscape. His scoring prowess and experience at multiple levels make him a highly coveted target for programs looking for an impact player. While Florida A&M would surely love to retain him, Sterling Young now has the opportunity to explore new options, whether at another HBCU or a different level of competition. As the offseason unfolds, his next move will be closely watched, as he has the potential to be a game-changer wherever he lands. The post HBCU star uses new JUCO rules to hit portal appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
Associated Press
12-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Jackson State takes on Florida A&M in SWAC Tournament
College Park, Georgia; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -4.5; over/under is 143.5 BOTTOM LINE: Jackson State faces Florida A&M in the SWAC Tournament. The Tigers have gone 14-4 against SWAC opponents, with a 0-13 record in non-conference play. Jackson State is 8-4 when it wins the turnover battle and averages 12.9 turnovers per game. The Rattlers' record in SWAC action is 11-8. Florida A&M is 6-0 when it turns the ball over less than its opponents and averages 13.4 turnovers per game. Jackson State is shooting 41.8% from the field this season, 2.1 percentage points lower than the 43.9% Florida A&M allows to opponents. Florida A&M averages 72.0 points per game, 3.8 fewer than the 75.8 Jackson State gives up to opponents. The teams square off for the third time this season. Florida A&M won the last meeting 76-71 on Feb. 15. Sterling Young scored 28 to help lead Florida A&M to the victory, and Shannon Grant scored 14 points for Jackson State. TOP PERFORMERS: Jayme Mitchell averages 2.0 made 3-pointers per game for the Tigers, scoring 10.6 points while shooting 34.9% from beyond the arc. Daeshun Ruffin is averaging 15 points, 4.2 assists and 1.7 steals over the past 10 games. Roderick Coffee III is averaging 5.2 points and 3.3 assists for the Rattlers. Young is averaging 17.5 points over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Tigers: 8-2, averaging 79.8 points, 34.3 rebounds, 15.5 assists, 6.9 steals and 3.7 blocks per game while shooting 49.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 68.0 points per game. Rattlers: 6-4, averaging 72.3 points, 29.4 rebounds, 12.8 assists, 5.3 steals and 3.1 blocks per game while shooting 47.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 69.8 points. ___
Fox Sports
11-03-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Florida A&M takes on Prairie View A&M in SWAC Tournament
Associated Press Prairie View A&M Panthers (5-26, 4-14 SWAC) vs. Florida A&M Rattlers (13-16, 10-8 SWAC) College Park, Georgia; Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rattlers -7.5; over/under is 144.5 BOTTOM LINE: Florida A&M plays in the SWAC Tournament against Prairie View A&M. The Rattlers' record in SWAC play is 10-8, and their record is 3-8 against non-conference opponents. Florida A&M allows 75.1 points and has been outscored by 3.2 points per game. The Panthers are 4-14 against SWAC opponents. Prairie View A&M ranks seventh in the SWAC with 12.1 assists per game led by Orlando Horton Jr. averaging 2.7. Florida A&M scores 71.9 points per game, 10.7 fewer points than the 82.6 Prairie View A&M gives up. Prairie View A&M has shot at a 43.6% clip from the field this season, 0.4 percentage points fewer than the 44.0% shooting opponents of Florida A&M have averaged. The teams play each other for the second time this season. Florida A&M won the last meeting 78-67 on Feb. 11. Sterling Young scored 22 to help lead Florida A&M to the win, and Braelon Bush scored 22 points for Prairie View A&M. TOP PERFORMERS: Young is averaging 17 points for the Rattlers. Milton Matthews is averaging 16.7 points over the last 10 games. Tanahj Pettway is scoring 17.0 points per game and averaging 3.5 rebounds for the Panthers. Bush is averaging 2.8 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Rattlers: 5-5, averaging 71.4 points, 29.4 rebounds, 11.9 assists, 5.2 steals and 2.8 blocks per game while shooting 46.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 69.9 points per game. Panthers: 1-9, averaging 64.5 points, 25.9 rebounds, 11.5 assists, 6.4 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 40.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 75.4 points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. recommended
Associated Press
11-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Florida A&M takes on Prairie View A&M in SWAC Tournament
Prairie View A&M Panthers (5-26, 4-14 SWAC) vs. Florida A&M Rattlers (13-16, 10-8 SWAC) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rattlers -7.5; over/under is 144.5 BOTTOM LINE: Florida A&M plays in the SWAC Tournament against Prairie View A&M. The Rattlers' record in SWAC play is 10-8, and their record is 3-8 against non-conference opponents. Florida A&M allows 75.1 points and has been outscored by 3.2 points per game. The Panthers are 4-14 against SWAC opponents. Prairie View A&M ranks seventh in the SWAC with 12.1 assists per game led by Orlando Horton Jr. averaging 2.7. Florida A&M scores 71.9 points per game, 10.7 fewer points than the 82.6 Prairie View A&M gives up. Prairie View A&M has shot at a 43.6% clip from the field this season, 0.4 percentage points fewer than the 44.0% shooting opponents of Florida A&M have averaged. The teams play each other for the second time this season. Florida A&M won the last meeting 78-67 on Feb. 11. Sterling Young scored 22 to help lead Florida A&M to the win, and Braelon Bush scored 22 points for Prairie View A&M. TOP PERFORMERS: Young is averaging 17 points for the Rattlers. Milton Matthews is averaging 16.7 points over the last 10 games. Tanahj Pettway is scoring 17.0 points per game and averaging 3.5 rebounds for the Panthers. Bush is averaging 2.8 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Rattlers: 5-5, averaging 71.4 points, 29.4 rebounds, 11.9 assists, 5.2 steals and 2.8 blocks per game while shooting 46.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 69.9 points per game. Panthers: 1-9, averaging 64.5 points, 25.9 rebounds, 11.5 assists, 6.4 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 40.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 75.4 points. ___
USA Today
25-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Grambling at Florida A&M odds, tips and betting trends
The Grambling Tigers (9-18, 6-8 SWAC) will visit the Florida A&M Rattlers (12-14, 9-6 SWAC) after winning four straight road games. The matchup tips at 6:00 PM ET on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Below, we breakdown the Florida A&M vs. Grambling odds and lines for this matchup. The Rattlers and the Tigers square off with no line currently set for the game. Florida A&M has put together a 19-6-0 record against the spread this season, while Grambling is 10-15-0. Both the Rattlers and the Tigers are 11-14-0 in terms of going over the point total in their games this season. Over the past 10 contests, Florida A&M has a 9-1 record against the spread while going 7-3 overall. Grambling has gone 4-6 against the spread and 5-5 overall in its last 10 matches. Before watching this matchup, here is what you need to know about Saturday's college hoops action. Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll Florida A&M vs. Grambling prediction Florida A&M 72, Grambling 68 Against the spread Florida A&M has won 19 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover six times. Grambling is 10-15-0 ATS this year. The Rattlers score just 3.0 more points per game (71.8) than the Tigers give up (68.8). Florida A&M has a 10-0 record against the spread and a 9-2 record overall when scoring more than 68.8 points. When Grambling gives up fewer than 71.8 points, it is 5-7 against the spread and 7-8 overall. The Tigers score 8.1 fewer points per game (67.3) than the Rattlers allow their opponents to score (75.4). Grambling is 2-3 against the spread and 6-1 overall when it scores more than 75.4 points. Florida A&M's record is 8-1 against the spread and 7-3 overall when it gives up fewer than 67.3 points. Players to watch Florida A&M Milton Matthews averages 14.0 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists per contest. At the other end, he puts up 0.8 steals and 0.2 blocked shots. Sterling Young is tops on his team in points per game (16.7), and also posts 2.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists. Defensively, he delivers 0.5 steals and 0.1 blocked shots. Jordan Chatman is tops on the Rattlers at 3.8 rebounds per contest, while also putting up 0.9 assists and 8.5 points. Grambling Mikale Stevenson tops the Tigers in assists (4.0 per game), and produces 11.1 points and 4.4 rebounds. He also puts up 1.8 steals and 0.1 blocked shots. Kintavious Dozier is posting team highs in points (11.8 per game) and assists (1.9). And he is contributing 3.8 rebounds, making 45.7% of his shots from the floor and 35.3% from beyond the arc, with 1.4 treys per contest. Antwan Barnett is the Tigers' top rebounder (5.7 per game), and he produces 11.2 points and 1.6 assists.
