The following is a comprehensive list of HBCUs with basketball teams:
Alabama A&M University, North Normal, AL - Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs
Alabama State University, Montgomery, AL - Hornets, Lady Hornets
Albany State University, Albany, GA - Golden Rams
Alcorn State University, Alcorn, MS - Braves, Lady Braves
Allen University- Columbia, SC Yellow Jackets, Lady Yellow Jackets
Benedict College- Columbia, SC - Tigers, Lady Tigers
Bethune-Cookman University- Daytona Beach, FL - Wildcats
Bishop State College -Mobile, AL - Wildcats, Lady Wildcats
Bluefield State University, Bluefield, WV - Big Blues, Lady Blues
Bowie State University, Bowie, MD - Bulldogs
Central State University - Wilberforce, OH - The Marauders, Lady Marauders
Cheyney State University, Cheyney, PA - The Cheyney Wolves
Claflin University, Orangeburg, SC - Panthers, Lady Panthers
Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta GA - Panthers, Lady Panthers
Clinton College, Rock Hill, SC - Golden Bears, Lady Bears
Coahama Community College - Tigers, Lady Tigers
Coppin State University, Baltimore, MD - Eagles, Lady Eagles
Delaware State University - Hornets, Lady Hornets
Denmark Technical College, Denmark, SC - Panthers, Lady Panthers
Dillard University - New Orleans, LA - Bleu Devils, Lady Bleu Devils
Edward Waters University, Jacksonville, FL - Tigers, Lady Tigers
Elizabeth City State University, Elizabeth City, NC - Vikings, Lady Vikings
Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, NC Broncos, Lady Broncos
Fisk University, Nashville, TN - Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs
Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL - Rattlers, Lady Rattlers
Florida Memorial University, Miami Gardens, FL - Lions
Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, GA Wildcats, Lady Wildcats
Gadsden State Community College, Gadsden, AL - Cardinals, Lady Cardinals
Grambling State University, Tigers, Lady Tigers
Hampton University, Hampton, VA Pirates, Lady Pirates
Harris-Stowe State University, OH Hornets
Hinds Community College @ Utica, Utica, MS - Bulldogs
Howard University, Washington, DC - Bison, Lady Bison
Huston-Tillotson University, Austin, TX - Rams, Lady Rams
Jackson State University, Jackson, MS - Tigers, Lady Tigers
Jarvis Christian University, Hawkins, TX - Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs
Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, NC - Golden Bulls, Lady Golden Bulls
Kentucky State University, Frankfort, KY - Thoroughbreds, Thorobrettes
Lane College, Jackson, TN - Dragons, Lady Dragons
Langston University, Langston, OK - Lions, Lady Lions
Lawson State Community College, Birmingham, AL Cougars, Lady Cougars
Lemoyne-Owen College, Memphis, TN - Magicians, Lady Magicians
Lincoln University, in southern Chester County, PA Lions
Lincoln University of Missouri, Jefferson City, MO - Blue Tigers
Livingstone College, Salisbury, NC - Blue Bears, Lady Blue Bears
Miles College, Fairfield, AL - Golden Bears, Lady Golden Bears
Mississippi Valley State University, Itta Bena, MS - Delta Devil, Devilettes
Morehouse College, Atlanta University - Maroon Tigers
Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD - Bears, Lady Bears
Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA - Spartans
North Carolina A&T University, Greensboro, NC - Aggies, Lady Aggies
North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC - Eagles, Lady Eagles
Oakwood University, Huntsville, AL - Ambassadors, Lady Ambassadors
Paine College, Augusta, GA - Lions, Lady Lions
Paul Quinn, Dallas, TX - Tigers
Philander Smith College, Little Rock, AR - Panthers, Lady Panthers
Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX - Panthers, Lady Panthers
Rust College, Holly Springs, MS - Bearcats
Savannah State University, Savannah, GA - Tigers, Lady Tigers
Shaw University, Raleigh, NC - Bears, Lady Bears
Shorter College, Little Rock, NC - Bulldogs
South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC - Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs
Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge - Jaguars
Southern University, New Orleans, LA - Knights, Lady Knights
Southern University of Shreveport, LA - Jags, Lady Jags
Southwestern Christian College, Terrell, TX - Rams, Lady Rams
St. Augustine's University, Raleigh, NC - Falcons, Lady Falcons
Stillman College, Tuscaloosa, AL - Tigers, Lady Tigers
Talladega College, Talladega, AL Tornadoes
Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN - Tigers, Lady Tigers
Texas College, Tyler, TX - Steers, Lady Steers
Texas Southern University, Houston, TX - Tigers
Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, MS - Bulldogs
Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL - Golden Tigers
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, AK - Lions
University of Maryland, Eastern Shore, MD - Hawks
University of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC - Firebirds, Lady Firebirds
University of the Virgin Islands, UVI, Charlotte Amalie, VI - Buccaneers, Lady Buccaneers
Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA - Trojans
Virginia Union University, Richmond, VA - Panthers, Lady Panthers
Virginia University- Lynchburg, Lynchburg, VA - Dragons, Lady Dragons
Voorhees College, Denmark, SC - Tigers, Lady Tigers
West Virginia State University, Institute, WV - Yellow Jackets, Lady Yellow Jackets
Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, OH - Bulldog, Lady Bulldogs
Wiley College, Marshall, TX - Wildcats, Lady Wildcats
Winston-Salem State University, Winston Salem, NC - Rams, Lady Rams
Xavier University, New Orleans, LA Gold Rush, Gold Nuggets
There are four HBCU Athletic Conferences, grouped by U.S. region, that participate in the NCAA as well as a fifth HBCU conference for intercollegiate athletics. Beyond this list, there are also associations for small colleges, junior colleges and Christian institutions.
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) consists of seven HBCUs that participate in the NCAA Division I.
Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) consists of 12 institutions that participate in the NCAA Division I.
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) consists of 15 HBCUs that participate in the NCAA Division II.
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) consists of 13 HBCUs participating in the NCAA Division II.
Gulf Coast Athletic Conference is affiliated with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
National College Junior Athletic Association (NJCAA) and the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) are for small or two-year colleges.
National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) and Association of Christian College Athletics (ACCA) are for Christian universities, colleges and Bible colleges.
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