By james art 
from Cedric “THE BIG CED” Thornton
October 25, 2024
The fourth annual NBA HBCU Classic will take place on Saturday, February 15, 2025.
The fourth annual NBA HBCU Classic will take place during NBA All-Star Weekend on February 15, 2025. The league announced that the two teams competing will be Tuskegee University and Morehouse College.
The All-Star Game will be played at the Oakland Arena, where the two SIAC (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) programs will compete.
“We are thrilled to have Morehouse College and Tuskegee University compete in the fourth NBA HBCU Classic during NBA All Star 2025,” said NBA Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer Mark Tatum. “The HBCU Classic has become a staple of our All-Star festivities, and we look forward to both programs showcasing their talents during the game as well as celebrating HBCU culture throughout the weekend.”
Last year, during the NBA All-Star Weekend in Indiana, Winston-Salem State University and Virginia Union University battled it out on the court in an HBCU Classic record 9,691 people were there to witness Winston-Salem’s victory over Virginia Union with a score of 64-47.
This year’s teams were selected in collaboration with the SIAC to showcase the rich tradition and rivalry on the court between the two institutions. The game will continue the NBA’s commitment to increasing support and awareness of HBCU athletics while advancing educational, career and economic opportunities in partnership with HBCUs.
“SIAC is thrilled that the NBA has chosen our conference to represent HBCUs during this year’s All-Star Weekend,” said SIAC Commissioner Anthony Holloman. “The NBA has been a longtime supporter of HBCUs, and we are thrilled that two of our institutions will headline the Classic, bringing increased exposure on a national stage and a once-in-a-lifetime experience for our student-athletes.”
The two schools will each receive $100,000 for participating in the competition.
Basketball fans and supporters of HBCUs can purchase tickets to the 2025 NBA HBCU Classic by heading to
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