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The SWAC will host women’s basketball media day in Birmingham on October 6. Coaches and two players from each program are scheduled to attend, with preseason predictions announced and coverage streamed through SWAC TV.
Alcorn hired former NBA guard Monta Ellis as its men’s basketball general manager. The Mississippi native brings 12 seasons of professional playing experience to the Braves as he takes on the new program role.
Former Alcorn coach Shirley Gibbs-Walker received a lifetime achievement award at the HBCU Sports Awards. The recognition celebrates three decades leading the women’s program and her influence on generations of Braves players.
Nakia Cheatham and Kiarra Henderson earned invitations to the HBCU All-Star Dream Classic at Rucker Park. Cheatham enters the event after receiving SWAC defensive-player-of-the-year honors and leading Alcorn in scoring and rebounding.
Alcorn shared the SWAC’s revised postseason structure for 2027. The top ten teams qualify, with the first two seeds advancing directly to the semifinals and additional byes awarded according to regular-season position.
Alcorn’s Nick Woodard earned a place in the HBCU All-Star Game scheduled for April 5 in Indianapolis. The showcase gathers senior players from HBCU programs during Final Four weekend in front of fans and professional evaluators.