John Wall x Howard… This Changes EVERYTHING 👀The Mecca just leveled UP. 🚨 Howard Basketball Is COOKING… Portal Moves, BIG Returns & John Wall Impact 💥In this episode of the Bison Brothers Basketball Podcast, we break down the game-changing move—NBA star John Wall joining Howard University as President of Basketball Operations. When the news drops from ESPN, you know it’s BIG… but what does it really mean for the future of Bison basketball?We also dive into:🔥 Transfer Portal winners & surprises🔥 The return of MEAC Defensive Player of the Year Cedric Taylor Jr.🔥 New talent loading in for BOTH men’s and women’s squads🔥 Why Howard’s momentum is starting to shake the entire college basketball landscape👀 John Wall’s shocking new leadership role🔁 Transfer portal moves that could reshape the roster💪 Key players STAYING when it matters most🏀 New recruits ready to take this program even higherFrom NCAA Tournament buzz to offseason dominance, Howard is proving this is NOT a one-year run… this is a MOVEMENT.And trust us—you’ll want to hear how this all connects to something even bigger happening across HBCU basketball.💡 Oh—and we’re pushing toward our 26K fundraising goal to celebrate a historic women’s season. Let’s finish strong, Bison Nation!🎥 Watch now. Stay locked in. The rise continues.And Bison Nation… we’re not done yet. The future is BRIGHT. 😎💰 PLUS: Get the latest update on the “26K for 26 Wins” campaign and how YOU can help fuel a championship culture.If you thought Howard Basketball peaked last season… think again. 😤The Bison Brothers are back with MAJOR updates:#BisonBrothers #HUYouKnow #HBCUSports #CollegeHoops#BisonNation #HowardUniversity #JohnWall #CollegeBasketball #HBCUHoops👇 TAP IN, SHARE, and REPRESENT THE MECCA | WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE HIRE AND ROSTER MOVES

The NIL Truth Nobody Wants to SayWhat if building a college basketball team today is harder than starting a business with NO money?In this explosive episode, Kenny Blakeney keeps it 100 about the chaos of the NIL era and transfer portal—and why it’s changing the game forever.💬 “This is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do as a coach.”From players transferring just because “everyone else is doing it”… to agents running recruiting conversations… to the rise of a fully transactional system—Coach Blakeney breaks down the REAL challenges behind the scenes.🎯 Inside this episode:• Why NIL + transfer portal = the “Wild Wild West” • The shocking truth about recruiting in 2025 • Is this the end of mid-major programs? • Why today’s players might be sacrificing long-term success • How Howard University is fighting to build a championship culture anyway 👀 This isn’t just basketball—it’s a conversation about the future of college sports, education, and opportunity.👇 Tap in, drop your thoughts, and tell us:Is NIL helping or hurting the game?Starting a Business Was EASIER Than This’ 😳 Coach Blakeney Gets REAL”The NIL & Transfer Portal Is ‘Out of Control’? Coach Blakeney Speaks Out 👀‘Everybody Has an Agent Now… What Are We Doing?!’ 😳The TRUTH About NIL: ‘It’s All Transactional Now’ 💰Is NIL Hurting College Basketball? Coach Blakeney Doesn’t Hold Back 👀Why Players Are TRANSFERRING Just Because ‘Everyone Else Is’ 😳The DARK Side of NIL Nobody Wants to Talk About… 👀Coach Blakeney: ‘We Need Contracts in College Basketball’ 😳‘Fast Money Comes With Consequences…’ Coach Blakeney’s WARNING 🚨#BisonBrothers #HowardBasketball #MarchMadness #HBCUBasketball #NCAA #BisonNationThe link to donate to the 1000 for 50 NIL campaign https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/bison-brothers-basketball-podcastComment Below: What is your opinion on NIL?

🔥 THIS is the episode Bison Nation has been waiting for… 🔥What does it really take for Howard Basketball to go from MEAC champions to March Madness disruptors? 👀In this powerful Part 2 conversation, Coach Kenny Blakeney pulls back the curtain on everything—from building a winning culture in the NIL era to what it will actually take to make a deep NCAA Tournament run. And trust…he doesn’t hold back.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll hear:🏀 How close Howard REALLY is to making a historic March Madness run🔥 The truth about recruiting in the transfer portal + NIL era🧠 What separates a “Howard guy” from everyone else (IQ, toughness, and more)🚀 Why this year’s team might be more athletic, tougher, and dangerous than ever💬 The mindset shift Coach is making with THIS squad that could change everything🎯 The real impact a tournament run could have on HBCUs, recruiting, and national exposure💡 Behind-the-scenes strategy on scheduling powerhouse programs like Duke & Missouri👀 Why some teams are starting to avoid playing Howard💰 The “1,000 alumni challenge” that could transform the program💥 Plus…you get classic Bison Brothers energy:The story behind Coach Blakeney’s nickname 😂A messy DMV basketball debate you don’t want to missAnd a hypothetical coaching staff lineup that might actually dominate 👀🎧 Whether you’re a die-hard Howard fan, a student of the game, or just love underdog stories—this episode gives you real insight, real strategy, and real vision for what’s coming next.📢 Bottom line:Howard isn’t far off… but the difference between good and historic comes down to focus, health, culture—and YOU showing up.👉 Tap in. Turn it up. And get ready to see why the Bison are built for something bigger.#BisonBrothers #HowardBasketball #MarchMadness #HBCUBasketball #NCAA #BisonNationSubscribe for more exclusive conversations around Howard Bison men's basketball and HBCU basketball stories.And if you read this far, and you finished the episode, here is the link to donate to the 1000 for 50 campaign - https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/bison-brothers-basketball-podcast Spread the word!Comment below. Where do you rank Howard's Brand amongst other college basketball programs?

What does it take to rebuild a program from the ground up?In this episode, Kenny Blakeney takes you inside the real story behind Howard Basketball’s rise. Before the wins. Before the spotlight. Before the momentum you see today.You will hear:The mindset shift that changed everythingWhat most fans miss about building a programThe early challenges that tested the visionHow culture became the foundation for successThis is the part of the story people rarely hear. The decisions. The pressure. The belief when results were not there yet.Stay until the end. You will see the exact moment things start to turn. It sets up what comes next.If you care about leadership, culture, and building something that lasts, this one is for you.Subscribe for more behind-the-scenes stories from Howard Bison men's basketball and the voices shaping the game.Drop your thoughts in the comments. What stood out most?

Flashback after a championship season.Now step inside the mind of Brian Davis and see the game through a coach’s eyes.In this episode of Bison Brothers Basketball, we sit down with Coach Davis to break down what fans miss. You watch the game. You feel the momentum. You celebrate the wins. But there’s a different layer happening every possession.Coach Davis walks you through it.You will hear how he evaluates players beyond stats.You will learn what he looks for in pressure moments.You will understand how culture shows up before the scoreboard does.You will see why preparation separates good teams from champions.This is not a recap. This is a masterclass in how the game is really coached.If you love Howard Basketball, this episode gives you a deeper connection to what you are watching. If you love the game, this will change how you see it.Tap in. Watch closely. You will not see the game the same way again.Subscribe for weekly episode drops.Share this with a true basketball fan.Comment what you noticed this season that others might have missed.

Part 2 shifts from the story to the standard. Coach Ty Grace breaks down what it takes to win at Howard and why culture drives everything inside her program.You hear how she builds her teams, what she looks for in recruits, and the non-negotiables that define Bison basketball. She speaks on discipline, accountability, and why every player who steps into her program is expected to compete at a championship level.This episode also gives you insight into today’s game. The transfer portal. NIL. Team chemistry. Coach Grace explains how she adapts while keeping her standard high.If you want to understand why Howard continues to rise in the MEAC, this is the episode you need.Watch now on YouTube. Listen on Spotify and Apple. Stay locked in with Bison Brothers Basketball.

This March Madness hit different.We didn’t just sit back and watch.We were in the building. In the press room. In the moments that most fans never get to see.And now we’re breaking it all down.In this episode, we take you inside Howard’s tournament run from Dayton to the final whistle. You’ll hear what it felt like to win on that stage, what changed once the lights got brighter, and what this run means for the future of Bison basketball.This is the real story behind the headlines.Here’s what we cover:* The Dayton win and why it shifted belief instantly* What we saw up close that fans missed on TV* The gap between competing and winning in March* Key moments that defined the tournament run* What Howard proved on the national stage* What must happen next to take the next stepWe also talk about something bigger.This was a turning point for Bison Brothers Basketball.From fans in the stands to voices in the room.From watching the story to helping tell it.And we’re only getting started.If you care about Howard basketball, HBCU sports, and the future of this program, this episode is for you.Subscribe and stay locked in.New episodes drop every Tuesday.Join the conversation in the comments:What did this March Madness run show you about Howard?Follow us for more behind-the-scenes access and real talk on HBCU basketball.

Howard Basketball enters the MEAC Tournament as the team to beat.

In this episode of the Bison Brothers Basketball Podcast, Chip Washington, B Smooth, and E Wash break down Howard’s regular season championship run and what it means as the Bison head to Norfolk for the MEAC Tournament.

The Howard men’s and women’s basketball teams both secured MEAC regular season titles, putting the Bison in the number one position heading into March. The brothers recap the final week of the season, including a dominant senior night win over Coppin State and a statement victory over Norfolk State that helped secure the crown.

The conversation explores the key moments that shaped the season, including Cam Gillis stepping up in a breakout performance, balanced scoring across the roster, and the system that has Howard playing its best basketball at the right time.

This episode also highlights the growing national attention around HBCU basketball. The Bison Brothers share their experience receiving media credentials across multiple HBCU conferences and discuss why telling these stories matters for the future of Black college athletics.

Inside this episode:

• Howard vs Coppin State senior night recap
• Howard vs Norfolk State breakdown
• Cam Gillis breakout performance
• MEAC regular season championship reaction
• Why Howard is peaking heading into the tournament
• HBCU basketball media coverage and culture

If you follow Howard University basketball, the MEAC, or HBCU sports, this episode gives you the context and energy behind one of the most exciting moments of the season.

Subscribe to the Bison Brothers Basketball Podcast for weekly coverage of Howard men’s and women’s basketball, MEAC tournament storylines, and the culture surrounding HBCU athletics.

Bison Nation. The road to the championship runs through Howard.