Larry Vickers, a former coach at HBCU Norfolk State, was hired as the new women’s basketball coach at Auburn University, making him the only HBCU coach to successfully leave to a Power 4 school.
Larry Vickers
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Norfolk State looks like shoo-ins to the MEAC finals
The MEAC’s eight women’s and eight men’s teams will compete in the conference tournament starting March 12, with the winners of the tournament receiving automatic NCAA bids, and players to watch include Kierra Wheeler, Joshua Strong, Blake Harper, and Peyton Starks.
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Norfolk State’s Larry Vickers leads HBCU coaches in MEAC undefeated streak
Norfolk State’s Larry Vickers is one of three Black head coaches and the only HBCU head coach among 12 Division I undefeated WBB teams in conference play.
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Coaches vs. Racism hosts first women’s classic
Darryl Woods, founder of Coaches vs. Racism, is using college basketball games to raise awareness about systemic racism and create meaningful conversations about how to impact and change society.
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Norfolk State’s Coach Vickers talks defense ahead of Minnesota matchup
Preview: Norfolk State Spartans look to upset Minnesota in women’s basketball action.