We can’t say Black Lives Matter and not protect our HBCUs programs.
A few months ago high school Basketball phenom from Compton Magic AAU, Mikey Williams hinted at signing with an HBCU, after receiving offers from Hampton University and Norfolk State University.
Today, five-star college Basketball recruit, Makur Maker signed to Howard University. For those that don’t know Howard University is in the MEAC Conference.
The last time big named basketball recruits signed with HBCUs were back in the 1970-90s with players such as Earl “The Pearl” Monroe, Willis Reed, Earl Lloyd, Avery Johnson, Rick Mahorn and Leonard “Truck” Johnson to name a few.
However, with Makur Maker signing to Howard University this could be the move to spark more five-star Basketball recruits to sign with Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Makur Maker is a 6’11 235 pound Center from Phoenix, AZ.
Markus Maker averaged 20 points per game, eight rebounds per game, four assists per game, three blocks per game, and three steals per game.
Markus Maker averaged 20 points per game, eight rebounds per game, four assists per game, three blocks per game, and three steals per game.
Maker also received offers from Kentucky, Memphis, UCLA, Alabama, Oregon, and USC.
Only time will tell if more high school basketball stars sign with HBCUs.
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I really hope most of these top black recruits follow suit and break the mold, and not just with basketball, but with every sport possible!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely, will be a big move for HBCUs if that happens!
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