List of HBCU Basketball Teams

 

The following is a comprehensive list of HBCUs with basketball teams:

  1. Alabama A&M University, North Normal, AL - Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs

  2. Alabama State University, Montgomery, AL - Hornets, Lady Hornets

  3. Albany State University, Albany, GA - Golden Rams

  4. Alcorn State University, Alcorn, MS - Braves, Lady Braves    

  5. Allen University- Columbia, SC   Yellow Jackets, Lady Yellow Jackets

  6. Benedict College- Columbia, SC - Tigers, Lady Tigers

  7. Bethune-Cookman University- Daytona Beach, FL - Wildcats

  8. Bishop State College -Mobile, AL - Wildcats, Lady Wildcats  

  9. Bluefield State University, Bluefield, WV - Big Blues, Lady Blues 

  10. Bowie State University, Bowie, MD -  Bulldogs

  11. Central State University - Wilberforce, OH - The Marauders, Lady Marauders

  12.  Cheyney State University, Cheyney, PA -  The Cheyney Wolves

  13.  Claflin University, Orangeburg, SC - Panthers, Lady Panthers

  14.  Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta GA - Panthers, Lady Panthers

  15.  Clinton College, Rock Hill, SC - Golden Bears, Lady Bears

  16.  Coahama Community College -  Tigers, Lady Tigers

  17.  Coppin State University, Baltimore, MD - Eagles, Lady Eagles

  18.  Delaware State University - Hornets, Lady Hornets

  19.  Denmark Technical College, Denmark, SC - Panthers, Lady Panthers

  20.  Dillard University - New Orleans, LA - Bleu Devils, Lady Bleu Devils

  21.  Edward Waters University, Jacksonville, FL - Tigers, Lady Tigers

  22.  Elizabeth City State University, Elizabeth City, NC - Vikings, Lady Vikings

  23.  Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, NC     Broncos, Lady Broncos

  24.  Fisk University, Nashville, TN - Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs

  25.  Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL - Rattlers, Lady Rattlers

  26.  Florida Memorial University, Miami Gardens, FL - Lions

  27.  Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, GA  Wildcats, Lady Wildcats

  28.  Gadsden State Community College, Gadsden, AL - Cardinals, Lady Cardinals

  29.  Grambling State University, Tigers, Lady Tigers

  30.  Hampton University, Hampton, VA  Pirates, Lady Pirates

  31.  Harris-Stowe State University, OH  Hornets

  32.  Hinds Community College @ Utica, Utica, MS - Bulldogs

  33.  Howard University, Washington, DC - Bison, Lady Bison

  34.  Huston-Tillotson University, Austin, TX - Rams, Lady Rams

  35.  Jackson State University, Jackson, MS - Tigers, Lady Tigers

  36.  Jarvis Christian University, Hawkins, TX -  Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs

  37.  Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, NC - Golden Bulls, Lady Golden Bulls

  38.  Kentucky State University, Frankfort, KY - Thoroughbreds, Thorobrettes 

  39.  Lane College, Jackson, TN - Dragons, Lady Dragons

  40.  Langston University, Langston, OK - Lions, Lady Lions

  41.  Lawson State Community College, Birmingham, AL Cougars, Lady Cougars 

  42.  Lemoyne-Owen College, Memphis, TN - Magicians, Lady Magicians

  43.  Lincoln University, in southern Chester County, PA  Lions

  44.  Lincoln University of Missouri, Jefferson City, MO -  Blue Tigers

  45.  Livingstone College, Salisbury, NC -  Blue Bears, Lady Blue Bears

  46.  Miles College, Fairfield, AL    - Golden Bears, Lady Golden Bears

  47.  Mississippi Valley State University, Itta Bena, MS  - Delta Devil, Devilettes

  48.  Morehouse College, Atlanta University - Maroon Tigers

  49.  Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD - Bears, Lady Bears

  50.  Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA  - Spartans

  51.  North Carolina A&T University, Greensboro, NC - Aggies, Lady Aggies

  52.  North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC  - Eagles, Lady Eagles 

  53.  Oakwood University, Huntsville, AL - Ambassadors, Lady Ambassadors

  54.  Paine College, Augusta, GA - Lions, Lady Lions

  55.  Paul Quinn, Dallas, TX - Tigers 

  56.  Philander Smith College, Little Rock, AR - Panthers, Lady Panthers 

  57.  Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX - Panthers, Lady Panthers

  58.  Rust College, Holly Springs, MS - Bearcats

  59.  Savannah State University, Savannah, GA - Tigers, Lady Tigers

  60.  Shaw University, Raleigh, NC - Bears, Lady Bears

  61.  Shorter College, Little Rock, NC - Bulldogs

  62.  South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, SC - Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs

  63.  Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge - Jaguars

  64.  Southern University, New Orleans, LA - Knights, Lady Knights

  65.  Southern University of Shreveport, LA - Jags, Lady Jags

  66.  Southwestern Christian College, Terrell, TX - Rams, Lady Rams 

  67.  St. Augustine's University, Raleigh, NC - Falcons, Lady Falcons

  68.  Stillman College, Tuscaloosa, AL - Tigers, Lady Tigers

  69.  Talladega College, Talladega, AL  Tornadoes

  70.  Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN - Tigers, Lady Tigers

  71.  Texas College, Tyler, TX - Steers, Lady Steers

  72.  Texas Southern University, Houston, TX - Tigers

  73.  Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, MS - Bulldogs

  74.  Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL - Golden Tigers

  75.  University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, AK - Lions

  76.  University of Maryland, Eastern Shore, MD - Hawks

  77.  University of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC - Firebirds, Lady Firebirds

  78.  University of the Virgin Islands, UVI, Charlotte Amalie, VI - Buccaneers, Lady Buccaneers

  79.  Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA - Trojans

  80.  Virginia Union University, Richmond, VA - Panthers, Lady Panthers

  81.  Virginia University- Lynchburg, Lynchburg, VA - Dragons, Lady Dragons

  82.  Voorhees College, Denmark, SC - Tigers, Lady Tigers

  83.  West Virginia State University, Institute, WV - Yellow Jackets, Lady Yellow Jackets

  84.  Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, OH - Bulldog, Lady Bulldogs

  85.  Wiley College, Marshall, TX - Wildcats, Lady Wildcats

  86.  Winston-Salem State University, Winston Salem, NC - Rams, Lady Rams

  87. 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.

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