Many local men’s and women’s college basketball teams, including HBCUs, are competing in postseason tournaments such as the NCAA Tournament, the NIT, and the WBIT, providing opportunities for them to extend their seasons and compete for championships.

Author Archives: Ed Hill
Ed Hill Jr., a contributing sports writer with The ·¬ÇÑÉçÇøapp, served as Howard University's director of communications from 1983-2017, earning recognition in the Howard University Athletics, Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, and College Sports Information Directors of America Halls of Fame. His career began as a sportswriter for The Washington Post and Winston-Salem Chronicle, transitioning to an influential role as an adjunct professor at Howard. Hill has penned over 5,000 sports stories and produced 500+ publications for Howard athletics. Honored in the Cardozo High School and Kingman Boys and Girls Club Halls of Fame for his community service, Hill was named a Made Man by the NAACP in 2019, mentoring many who have excelled in sports communication.