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Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former HBCU star leaves University of New Orleans
The post Former HBCU star leaves University of New Orleans appeared first on ClutchPoints. After joining Master P and the University of New Orleans in the Spring, Jamal Gibson is heading back to the HBCU basketball ranks with a new team. Xavier University of Louisiana announced that Gibson is committing to the program in a shocking move. Before transferring to the University of New Orleans, he played for Southern University of New Orleans. Advertisement Standing at 6'8″ with no prior playing experience, Jamal Gibson still managed to make a huge impact on the court. During the 2023-2024 season, his first with the team, Gibson excelled, averaging 21 points and 15.8 rebounds per game while leading the nation in total rebounds. He shattered several Southern University of New Orleans basketball records, including single-season points (579), rebounds (453), and double-doubles (27). Carrying his momentum into the 2024-2025 season, Gibson continued to dominate, achieving his 43rd consecutive double-double with a remarkable 26-point, 20-rebound game against Wilberforce University. His exceptional play earned him numerous conference and national honors, and he capped off the season by reclaiming his Player of the Year awards for both offense and defense. It seemed as if the University of New Orleans was a perfect landing spot for Gibson, as he wasted no time in committing to the program. After entering the transfer portal on April 1st, he was confirmed as a Privateer just two days later, on April 3rd. At this time, it's not known why he departed the program shortly after joining it in April. But, he now joins a strong XULA program that finished 20-10 (18-6 in conference) on last season. The team made the NAIA tournament but lost to Avc Maria 88-84 in overtime. Jamal Gibson's specific skillset could be an asset for the team as they look to stay competitive and continue their culture of winning, as they haven't had a losing season since the 2016-2017 season when they went 10-20 and 6-6 in conference. Related: Sacramento State tops Ole Miss, North Carolina for four star recruit Related: NBA Champion Lindsey Hunter hired as high school head coach
Miami Herald
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Jamal Gibson back at HBCU after committing to Division I
The unlikely story of Jamal Gibson has once again shocked the college basketball world. The standout forward is flipping from a Division I school back to an HBCU. A Change of Plans Earlier this year, Gibson-two-time Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year in the HBCU Athletic Conference-committed to the University of New Orleans (UNO). He had announced his transfer portal entry via Instagram, followed days later by a post revealing his commitment to UNO with two years of eligibility left. That plan has now changed. On Wednesday afternoon, the Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) men's basketball team posted on Instagram that Gibson had committed to their NAIA program. XULA is a cross-town rival of Gibson's former school, Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO). Dominance at first HBCU Gibson made an immediate impact at SUNO during the 2023–2024 season. Despite being a 26-year-old rookie with no prior organized basketball experience, the 6-foot-8 forward dominated the NAIA level. In his freshman season, he averaged 21 points and 15.8 rebounds per game. He led the nation in total rebounds and set program records for points (579), rebounds (453), and double-doubles (27) in a single season. Gibson continued his dominant performance into 2024–2025. He logged his 43rd consecutive double-double with 26 points and 20 rebounds against Wilberforce University. He earned multiple conference and national honors and reclaimed his Player of the Year awards on both ends of the court. The UNO Factor Master P, a New Orleans icon, became UNO's President of Basketball Operations in February. Gibson was considered a major pickup for the program. "As a kid growing up in New Orleans, I can honestly say that basketball changed and saved my life," Miller said. "At that time, UNO was one of the best programs in the country. It was all about Privateer Nation, and there was so much excitement on the Lakefront. As President of Basketball Operations, I am committed to bringing back that winning tradition to NOLA's Team." HBCU bound again Instead of suiting up for a Division I team, Gibson will now join a strong XULA squad that finished 20–10 last season and earned a spot in the NAIA Tournament. The post Jamal Gibson back at HBCU after committing to Division I appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
