Hampton, Norfolk State to Play in 2025 Chris Paul HBCU Classic in Atlanta

Norfolk State, Hampton to play in Chris Paul HBCU Classic vs. SWAC basketball teams

COLLEGE MEN’S BASKETBALL Norfolk State and Hampton will compete in the Chris Paul HBCU Classic on Dec. 18-19 at Gateway Arena in Atlanta. Hampton will take on Jackson State on Dec. 18 and Grambling State on Dec. 19, with both games scheduled for 5 p.m. The Spartans open the event against Grambling State at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 18 before facing Jackson State at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 19. NSU beat Grambling 76-70 last season and is 3-1 all-time against th…

Hampton, Norfolk State to play in 2025 Chris Paul HBCU Classic in Atlanta

Rivals set to share the stage at Gateway Center with matchups against Jackson State and Grambling State in nationally recognized showcase.

Norfolk State Set to Play in 2025 Chris Paul HBCU Classic - Norfolk State University Athletics

"It's an honor and a privilege to be chosen for the CP3 Classic again," head coach Robert Jones said. "This is a tremendous field, and we put our undefeated record on the line in this event. Looking forward to the challenge against great competition from the SWAC."

HBCU hoops teams set to take part in annual Chris Paul Classic

Quite a few HBCU basketball teams of note will participate in a future Basketball Hall of Famer’s event. The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and the Chris Paul Family Foundation have announced the field for the annual Chris Paul HBCU Classic, which will take place Dec. 18 and 19 at Gateway Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Paul, who announced recently his 21st season would be his last in the NBA, earned a communications degree from Winston-Salem Stat…