NBA announces Howard vs. Tennessee State for 2027 HBCU Classic
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 4:20 PM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026
The NBA has confirmed that Howard will face Tennessee State in the 2027 NBA HBCU Classic on February 20, 2027. This matchup will take place during the All-Star weekend festivities in Phoenix. The event promotes historically Black colleges and universities and showcases their basketball programs. More details regarding ticket sales and event programming will be released closer to the date.
- •Howard and Tennessee State will compete in the Classic.
- •The event is set for February 20, 2027.
- •It occurs during the NBA All-Star weekend in Phoenix.
- •The Classic aims to highlight HBCU basketball programs.
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