“The Hall of Fame is proud to share in Chris’ vision and bring this event to life at beautiful Mohegan Sun Arena.” Doleva, president and CEO of the Basketball Hall of Fame, said in a statement.

“Chris Paul has shown unwavering support for HBCUs and brought an awareness to creating opportunities for the student-athletes at these institutions,” John L. Paul partnered with Sour Patch Kids and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund to create the Mischief for Change Scholarship, a college scholarship fund with a $1 million commitment over the next five years for HBCU students. He executive produced ESPN’s Why Not Us, a documentary about North Carolina Central’s men’s basketball team. The Winston-Salem, North Carolina, native raised awareness through his HBCU Sneaker Tour and launched voting initiatives to encourage students to vote in the 2020 election. The 11-time NBA All-Star partnered with Harvard Business School to bring its Entertainment, Media and Sports program to North Carolina A&T and other HBCUs, creating the Special Topics in Management course to develop a career pipeline for students.

Paul has been a champion of HBCUs – he regularly wears Black college gear to NBA games and currently attends Winston-Salem State to study for a bachelor’s degree in communications. I’m excited to offer an elevated experience to the players and fans this November.” “With several family members and friends who have attended HBCUs, I know firsthand how important they are to our community and country’s future.

“I appreciate the collaboration of the Basketball Hall of Fame and Mohegan Sun in hosting this inaugural event,” Paul said in a statement. The games are also expected to be televised nationally, a source said. The two-day doubleheader will feature HBCUs Morehouse College, Virginia Union, West Virginia State and Winston-Salem State. 22-23 at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut. Paul and the Basketball Hall of Fame have partnered in the development of the Chris Paul HBCU Tip-Off on Nov.

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul is continuing to put the spotlight on historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) with the arrival of a new college basketball tournament, The Undefeated has learned. Chris Paul of the Phoenix Suns addresses the media during practice and media availability as part of the 2021 NBA Finals on July 7 at Phoenix Suns Arena. (Credit: Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

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