By Robert Alfonso Jr. MIAMI. FL – Marcos “Shakey” Rodriguez is a name synonymous with basketball success in the Miami/South Florida area. The legendary coach suffered an brain aneurysm on Tuesday before dying on Wednesday night. Rodriguez was 67. His death shook the basketball community in South Florida and across the Sunshine State. Former players, mentees, and opposing coaches were […]
By Robert Alfonso Jr. Robbie Armbrester prides himself on being a little different. High school players transfer regularly to notable programs across the Southeast with long-established names. Many of the players from the roster come from the region, despite its national presence. When Armbrester made the decision to leave the comfort and warmth of Therrell High in Atlanta, the new […]
By Robert Alfonso Jr. When you watch the highlight videos of Mikey Williams one can clearly see the talent is off the charts. While those videos tend to go viral, Williams stepped to social media and gave the basketball world something to ponder. He tweeted, “Going to an HBCU wouldn’t be too bad …” This went viral with more than […]
By Robert Alfonso Jr. Shakur Poteat has always had an idea where he wanted to go. He just kept it to himself until recently. While many athletes always dream of playing for a Power 5 school, Poteat has wanted to play for a Historically Black College or University since the ninth grade. Poteat will get the opportunity to do so […]
By Robert Alfonso Jr. Florida A&M University could be on the move. No, the Division I Historically Black College University program is not closing its doors or leaving the sunshine state. The Rattlers are planning to leave the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference for the Southwestern Athletic Conference. According to HBCU Gameday, FAMU is one Board of Trustees’ vote from leaving. The […]