Alcorn Men’s Basketball student-athlete Nick Woodard has been selected to participate in the Fifth Annual HBCU All-Star Game taking place Sunday, April 5, at 2 p.m. EST. The game will be housed at Corteva Coliseum at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in conjunction with the NCAA Men’s Final Four weekend in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Representing top HBCU programs across the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC), Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC), Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), and independent teams, plus Tennessee State, Hampton, and North Carolina A&T, the selected players exemplify the excellence, tradition, culture, and growing prominence of Black college basketball. The annual showcase gathers the nation’s top HBCU seniors to compete in front of professional scouts, executives, and fans, while honoring the legacy and influence of HBCU athletics.
“The HBCU All-Star Game Experience continues to show the world HBCUs Matter, while shining a global spotlight on the incredible talent, discipline, and legacy of Black college basketball,” said Travis L. Williams, Founder, CEO, and Executive Director of HBCU All-Stars LLC and the HBCU All-Star Game Experience. “These very deserving, hardworking, and talented 24 student-athletes represent the very best of HBCU basketball, and the event provides access and exposure for them to be seen, celebrated, and evaluated as they pursue professional opportunities.”
Nick Woodard, a 6-foot-7, 210-pound senior from Oglethorpe, Georgia, arrived to Alcorn prior to the start of the 2025-26 campaign from Stony Brook. For the Braves, he ended the season fourth on the team in scoring with 275 points (8.6 ppg) and third in rebounds with 134 (4.2 rpg). The Taylor County High alum shot at a 40.2 percent clip from the field, adding a 30.8 percent touch from three-point range. He knocked down a team second-best 104 three-pointers on the year, going on to tally a team second-highest 19 blocked shots.
The 2026 HBCU All-Star Game will feature two prestigious teams honoring legendary NBA and HBCU basketball icons Bob Dandridge and Sam Jones, highlighting the historic connection between HBCU basketball and the professional ranks.
Team Bob Dandridge will be composed of players from the MEAC, SIAC, and independent schools, representing Tennessee State, Hampton, and North Carolina A&T.
Team Sam Jones comprises players from the SWAC, the CIAA, and independent schools representing Tennessee State, Hampton, and North Carolina A&T.
For a complete list of this year’s HBCU All-Stars, please click here.
For more information on the All-Star game and/or to purchase tickets, please visit HBCUAllstarGame.com.
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