Photo by Kollin Washinton Written by Brodric Houston, Staff Writer The Morehouse Maroon Tigers basketball team looks to make a strong push toward the championship as they start their playoff run with Lane College. On Wednesday, March 1, the Tigers will tip off at 7:30 against the Dragons on a neutral court in Savannah, Georgia. They…
Photo by Kobe Scales (@kobescales.media) By Kobe Scales, Co-Sports Producer An initiative started by the Atlanta Falcons brought the team’s media and marketing staff to Morehouse College for a night filled with stories, information, and surprises on Feb. 23, 2022. The NextGen Storytellers initiative gives opportunities to the next generation of sports journalists. The…
Photo by Andy Harris By Andy Harris, Editor in Chief Historically Black colleges and universities have been center stage for the last several years. One of the biggest nights in Atlanta is HBCU Night at State Farm Arena presented by Chase. Since 2018, the Atlanta Hawks have had a game in February where they…
Photo by Jay (@legend_6ix) By Andy Harris, Editor in Chief As their time in college comes to an end, the seniors on the Morehouse Men’s Basketball Team had a night for the ages! In several interviews with The Maroon Tiger, interim head coach Harold Clay has expressed his frustration with the team starting games…
Photo by Christopher Doomes By Christopher Doomes SALT LAKE CITY – Third time’s a charm! Damian Lillard returned to the state where he went to college and took home the trophy in the 3-Point Contest. He had every intention of walking away as the winner. “I’m leaving here with the trophy,” Lillard…
By Rece Allen SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Jazz continue to surprise NBA fans as they surpass the expectations they were given at the beginning of the season with the help of their young core. Three of the young players showed off their skills in the Skills Challenge, winning it Saturday in front…
Photo By Christopher Doomes By William Clay III, Staff Writer SALT LAKE CITY – Persistence until your name is called. Some of the best stories in sports start like that. Mac McClung told the world he practiced two new dunks he was “sure” no one had done before. Although only 6-foot-2, the…
Photo By NBA By Zoria McClerklin SALT LAKE CITY – For the second year in a row, the Maroon Tiger was in attendance for NBA All-Star Weekend. Morehouse students Christopher Doomes, William Clay III, Rece Allen, and Spelman’s Zoria McClerklin, were blessed to attend the thrilling weekend. Alongside students was Professor Ron Thomas, chair…
Photo by Jay (@legend_6ix) By: Miles Johnson, Managing Editor Up until his game winning shot, Ibn Williams failed to score a point in the game, however when preparation met opportunity, the junior guard maximized his moment. The final play came down to an offensive rebound by senior guard Andrew Stewart who dished a pass across…
Photo By Christopher Doomes By William Clay III, Staff Writer SALT LAKE CITY – A purple “Gigi” bracelet surrounded the wrist of Pau Gasol after the game. As usual, his late friend, Kobe Bryant, and goddaughter, Gigi Bryant, were on his mind and heart, but not as a player of the game this time….
