The inaugural game will be played April 3 and carried on CBS
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The watch list for the inaugural HBCU All-Star Game, featuring 24 of the best student-athletes from MEAC, SWAC, CIAA, SIAC, Tennessee State, North Carolina A&T and Hampton was announced on Monday. The game will be played during the weekend of the Final Four at UNO Lakefront Arena in New Orleans and broadcast on CBS on Sunday, April 3 at 4 p.m. ET.
“What a blessing for us to celebrate Black culture, Black excellence, and Black history through our weeklong HBCU All Star Game Experience during Final Four Weekend in New Orleans,” said HBCU All-Stars, LLC Founder/CEO Travis Williams. “We are truly excited to showcase the nation’s best HBCU student-athletes and brilliant coaches with our CBS Sports partners on a national stage, one day before the Men’s National Championship Game and honor the legendary coaching careers of John McLendon, Clarence ‘Big House’ Gaines, and illustrious playing careers of Dick Barnett, Earl “The Pearl” Monroe, Bobby Dandridge, Ben Wallace, and Rick Mahorn.”
The All-Star Game will honor two legendary coaches with players on Team John McLendon and Team Clarence “Big House” Gaines. It will be the culmination of a week-long celebration of the HBCU All-Star Game Experience in New Orleans that will include a college admissions fair, pro-day scouting combine, legacy court dedication and community outreach, which tips off the week on Tuesday, March 29 and concludes one day after the NCAA men’s Division I national championship on April 5.
2021-22 HBCU All-Stars watch list
| Dick Barnett – Point Guard | Height, weight | School |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Jayden Saddler | 6-1, 195 | Southern University |
| 2. Kam Langley | 6-2, 175 | North Carolina A&T State University |
| 3. Brandon Miller | 6-0, 175 | Miles College |
| 4. Seventh Woods | 6-2, 184 | Morgan State University |
| 5. Greg Boyd | 5-10, 165 | Tuskegee University |
| 6. Johquin Wiley | 5-11, 175 | Hampton University |
| 7. Jonas James | 6-0, 160 | Jackson State University |
| 8. Justin Thomas | 6-0, 185 | Alcorn State University |
| 9. Kenny Cooper | 6-1, 185 | Tennessee State University |
| 10. Tyriek Railey | 6-0, 180 | Virginia Union University |
| 11. Rashawn Neal | 6-0, 195 | Shaw University |
| Earl “The Pearl Monroe – Shooting Guard | Height, weight | School |
| 1. Myles Carter | 6-1, 185 | Delaware State University |
| 2. Keith McGee | 6-2, 190 | Morgan State University |
| 3. Randy Miller | 6-2, 180 | North Carolina Central University |
| 4. Tai Bibbs | 6-3, 190 | Howard University |
| 5. Tim Bing | 6-3, 175 | Benedict College |
| 6. Shannon Smith | 6-4, 194 | Clark Atlanta University |
| 7. Jalen Seegars | 6-5, 215 | Fayetteville State University |
| 8. Kyle Foster | 6-5, 172 | Howard University |
| 9. Trey Deloach | 6-5, 185 | Savannah State University |
| 10. Brandon Faison | 6-3, 185 | Shaw University |
| 11. David Beatty | 6-2, 185 | North Carolina A&T State University |
| 12. Tyler Maye | 6-1, 180 | North Carolina A&T State University |
| 13. Marlo Haskett | 6-2, 185 | Hampton University |
| 14. Cameron Campbell | 6-3, 182 | Winston Salem State University |
| 15. Amari Beacham | 6-2, 164 | Albany State University |
| 16. Danya Kingsby | 6-2, 175 | Grambling State University |
| 17. Jawaun Daniels | 6-7, 205 | Prairie View A&M University |
| Bobby Dandridge – Small Forward | Height, weight | School |
| 1. Sam Green | 6-6, 230 | Howard University |
| 2. Tajh Green | 6-8, 210 | Benedict College |
| 3. Malik Smith | 6-7, 195 | Livingstone College |
| 4. Kassim Nicholson | 6-7, 200 | Tennessee State University |
| 5. Joshua Greer | 6-5, 215 | Morehouse College |
| 6. Justin Longstreet | 6-4, 188 | Clark Atlanta University |
| 7. Justin Hopkins | 6-5, 205 | Texas Southern University |
| 8. Xavier Jones | 6-5, 220 | Johnson C. Smith University |
| 9. Jordan Peebles | 6-7, 190 | Virginia Union University |
| 10. Javonte Cooke | 6-5, 200 | Winston Salem State University |
| 11. Prince Moss | 6-7, 185 | Grambling State University |
| Ben Wallace – Power Forward | Height, weight | School |
| 1. Deaquan Williams | 6-8, 215 | South Carolina State University |
| 2. Joel Logan | 6-8, 225 | Miles College |
| 3. Randall Brumant | 6-7, 220 | Howard University |
| 4. Shakem Johnson | 6-7, 230 | Tennessee State University |
| 5. Jalen Dupree | 6-8, 240 | Tennessee State University |
| 6. Tyler Jones | 6-8, 225 | Bowie State University |
| 7. Edward Oliver | 6-7, 215 | Hampton University |
| 8. Kobby Ayetey | 6-8, 220 | Bowie State University |
| Rick Mahorn – Center | Height, weight | School |
| 1. Lenell Henry | 6-8, 215 | Alcorn State University |
| 2. Zion Cousins | 6-9, 205 | Fayetteville State University |
| 3. Navar Elmore | 6-9, 202 | Livingstone College |
| 4. Godlyvictor Okafor | 6-8, 230 | Bowie State University |
| 5. Amari McCray | 6-11, 260 | Grambling State University |
| 6. Terreone Randolph | 6-9, 220 | Grambling State University |
| 7. Najee Garvin | 6-10, 210 | Hampton University |
| 8. Brison Gresham | 6-9, 240 | Texas Southern University |
| 9. Jaquan Lawrence | 6-9, 200 | Lemoyne-Owens College |
| 10. Lagio Grantsaan | 6-8, 235 | Morgan State University |
| 11. Anthony Fairley | 6-8, 195 | Miles College |
