Augsburg’s KiJuan Ware and Hamline’s Chip Taylor are set to make MIAC history on Nov. 15 when their teams face off in Minneapolis — only the second time two Black head coaches have competed against each other in the conference.
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Coach CC James talks basketball and leadership
The latest episode of Blacklight on Sports features Coach CC James, a former St. Paul Central basketball standout and a trailblazer in Minnesota basketball. Hosted by veteran sports journalists Charles Hallman and Dr. Mitchell Palmer McDonald, the podcast explores James’ journey from athlete to coach and mentor. From St. Paul Central to coaching James, a […]
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Coaching while Black
Ben Johnson and Mike Woodson, the only Black men’s basketball head coaches in the Big Ten, are preparing for their fourth seasons on the job, facing the challenges of player departures and unrealistic criticism due to their race.