Sources: Howard star Maker entering NBA draft
Highly touted freshman Makur Maker is entering the NBA draft, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Maker played in just two games for Howard, an HBCU, due to injury and the pandemic.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
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ND-Howard MLK Day game off due to COVID-19
COVID-19 issues with Howard's program has forced the Bison's game against Notre Dame scheduled for Martin Luther King Jr. Day to be called off.
Robinson carries Howard past Hampton 81-76
— Khalil Robinson scored 19 points as Howard edged past Hampton 81-76 on Friday. Deven Richmond and Steve Settle III added 18 points each for the Bison. Settle also had 12 rebounds.
Miller has 30, George Mason tops Howard 84-70; Maker sits
— Jordan Miller drilled 8 of 10 3-pointers for a career-high 30 points and George Mason topped Howard 84-70 on Saturday.
Wood leads Belmont past Howard 95-78
— JaCobi Wood scored 21 points and Luke Smith added 20 as Belmont beat Howard 95-78 on Thursday in a season opener for both teams.
FiveThirtyEight: What Does Makur Maker Mean For The Future Of HBCU Sports?
In their Howard University dorms in the early 1990s, Milan Brown and his classmates used to discuss how their school and other historically Black...
Post presidential election reaction and more
Alex Williams, Parker Owens and Ashton Edmunds share their reactions to the presidential election and welcome in special guest Desiree Williams. Also, the Fellows ask if Kamala Harris' win will start to shift more students towards attending HBCU’s. Plus, the crew discusses the Sanders family committing to Jackson State, Georgia runoff elections, and react to the passing of beloved musicians.
The Undefeated: Another example surfaces of abuse of Black players by white coaches
Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall is the latest to be investigated over allegations
Newcomer Impact Rankings: Which freshmen, transfers will determine team fortunes?
Several college basketball programs' fortunes will rise or fall on the play of new faces in 2020-21. Here are the players most under the microscope.
The Right Time: Risks and uncertainty with athletes returning to action, why Bo isn't enthused about Maker going to Howard and more
Bomani is Joined by Howard Bryant to discuss the effect that uncertainty and “disorder” have had on the country and corporations (2:01). Who is and is not assuming the risk in the sports leagues attempting to return to action as it relates to the future ramifications come with it? Plus, Howard dishes on his story about Bruce Maxwell, the former A’s catcher who was pushed out of MLB for kneeling during the national anthem back in 2017 (31:28) and 5-star hoops prospect Makur Maker choosing Howard over UCLA (48:30). The Right Time Recommends... Howard's story on Bruce Maxwell: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story?id=29414410&_slug_=the-exile-oakland-bruce-maxwell-birth-mlb-black-player-movement "Confessions of an Economic Hitman" by John Perkins
First Take 2nd Hour: Makur Maker on why he picked Howard, reaction to Stephen Jackson on CNN, and more
5-Star basketball recruit Makur Maker joins to talk about why he committed to Howard University. Stephen A. & Max react to Amazon pulling Washington NFL merchandise, talk about Stephen Jackson's defense of Desean Jackson, and much more.
Makur Maker wants more top recruits to consider HBCUs (1:24)
Top prospect Makur Maker makes history committing to Howard (1:14)
Five-star recruit Maker picks Howard over UCLA
Five-star senior Makur Maker announced his commitment to Howard on Friday morning, becoming the highest-ranked prospect to commit to a historically Black college or university since the ESPN recruiting database started in 2007.
Why HBCUs could again become serious options for elite basketball prospects
Historically Black colleges and universities are increasingly getting into the game for elite-level college basketball recruits. Does the trend have staying power?
#UndefeatedHBCUDay: Together We Go Further (25:22)
NC A&T beats Howard 86-77 in MEAC Tournament quarterfinal
Ronald Jackson scored 24 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, Tyler Maye added 23 points and second-seeded North Carolina A&T beat No. 10 seed Howard 86-77 in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Tournament quarterfinal on Wednesday night.
Howard pulls an upset downing S.C. State behind Williams
Charles Williams had 24 points and No. 10-seed Howard surprised South Carolina State 70-63 in the first round of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Tournament on Tuesday night.
Crosby leads Delaware St. over Howard 100-88
John Crosby had 25 points as Delaware State defeated Howard 100-88 on Thursday night. Johquin Wiley and Ameer Bennett added 24 points each for the Hornets. Bennett also had seven rebounds.
Howard tops Md.-Eastern Shore 62-60 for first MEAC win
Wayne Bristol Jr. scored 20 points and grabbed eight rebounds and Howard ended a 17-game skid with a 62-60 victory over Maryland-Eastern Shore on Monday night for its first Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference win of the season.
Bishop scores 26 to lead Norfolk St. past Howard 89-59
Jermaine Bishop had a season-high 26 points as Norfolk State won its eighth consecutive home game, routing Howard 89-59 on Saturday night.
NC Central beats Howard 80-65 for 15th straight home win
Jibri Blount had 20 points and 11 rebounds, Deven Palmer added 15 points and North Carolina Central beat Howard 80-65 on Monday night for its 15th straight home victory.
Jackson powers NC A&T to 71-67 victory over Howard
Ronald Jackson totaled 18 points and 10 rebounds for his 13th double-double of the season to help North Carolina A&T slip past Howard 71-67 on Saturday.
Bailey scores 24, leads Bethune-Cookman past Howard, 87-68
Isaiah Bailey scored 24 points as Bethune-Cookman topped Howard 87-68 on Monday night.
Florida A&M comeback nets an 82-78 overtime win over Howard
Kamron Reaves put Florida A&M in front in the final minute of overtime, then added two free throws with three seconds left to help seal an 82-78 win over Howard on Saturday night.
2020-21 MEAC Standings
| NORTH | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State | 8-4 | - | 17-8 |
| Coppin State | 8-4 | - | 9-13 |
| Morgan St | 7-5 | 1 | 14-8 |
| Delaware State | 1-11 | 7 | 3-16 |
| Howard | 0-0 | 2 | 1-4 |
| SOUTH | CONF | GB | OVR |
| North Carolina A&T | 7-1 | - | 11-10 |
| Florida A&M | 7-5 | 2 | 8-12 |
| North Carolina Central | 3-5 | 4 | 5-9 |
| South Carolina State | 1-7 | 6 | 1-17 |
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Team Stats
Points Per Game72.6153rd
Rebounds Per Game35.4184th
Assists Per Game14.8Tied-85th
Points Allowed84.8
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 0 |
| Tournament Record | 0-2 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 2 |