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ATLANTA – More than two months after firing Teranc ATLANTA – More than two months after firing Terance Mathis, Morehouse College announced on February 18 that Brad Sherrod will lead the Maroon Tigers into the fall season.

Sherrod, a former linebacker at Duke University from 1989 to 1993, earned Second-Team All-ACC honors in 1993. He brings an extensive coaching résumé, most recently at Texas Wesleyan University, where he went 17–6 over the past two seasons. That stretch included a 10–1 campaign and an NAIA playoff appearance in 2024.

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1: WHO STOLE THE TITLE? The 2026 Man of the Year 1: WHO STOLE THE TITLE?

The 2026 Man of the Year nominee entry form has opened! Who will take the MOTY title this year? 🏆

Please vote ONCE for who you feel should represent each category. Open to Morehouse and Spelman students ONLY!

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Join Maroon Tiger’s Anchor Ivana Harris in the MT Join Maroon Tiger’s Anchor Ivana Harris in the MT Minute as she brings you fresh news in a minute or less including the inauguration of Morehouse College’s 13th President F. Dubois Bowman ‘92,…and more!!⏱️🗞️

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ATLANTA – Dr. F. Dubois Bowman ‘92 became the 13th ATLANTA – Dr. F. Dubois Bowman ‘92 became the 13th president of Morehouse College on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026.

The Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel hosted the inauguration after a procession through Century Campus, cheered by hundreds of Men of Morehouse and members of the college community. African drummers led the procession, followed by the Platform Party, which included Bowman, Provost Dr. Kendrick Brown, institutional delegates, and the Morehouse College Class of 2026.

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LOS ANGELES – From a rough night to a great night, LOS ANGELES – From a rough night to a great night, Trent Middleton Jr. never let his struggles define his performance.

Despite shooting 4-for-13 from the field, North Carolina A&T’s junior guard never lost his aggression, never lost his confidence, and most importantly, never lost his readiness for the moment that gave the Aggies a 71-70 victory over Hampton University in the fifth HBCU Classic during NBA All-Star Weekend.

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LOS ANGELES – The lights dropped and the music ech LOS ANGELES – The lights dropped and the music echoed through the arena, but for long stretches Saturday night, the electricity didn’t fully follow.

The 2026 Kia Slam Dunk Contest, broadcast nationally on NBC and Peacock, delivered isolated brilliance, celebrity cameos and one clear champion. It also delivered honest scoring, uneven execution and renewed questions about whether the event still carries the same edge that once defined All-Star Saturday.

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LOS ANGELES — From a rough night to a great night, LOS ANGELES — From a rough night to a great night, Trent Middleton Jr. never let his struggles define his performance.

Despite shooting 4-for-13 from the field, North Carolina A&T’s junior guard never lost his aggression, never lost his confidence, and most importantly, never lost his readiness for the moment that gave the Aggies a 71-70 victory over Hampton University in the fifth HBCU Classic during NBA All-Star Weekend.

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The Maroon Tiger heads to NBA All-Star Weekend to The Maroon Tiger heads to NBA All-Star Weekend to report on its events alongside Associate Professor, Ron Thomas and Director of the Morehouse Media Center, Emani Saucier.

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