Tennessee State basketball to play in 2027 NBA HBCU Classic during All-Star Weekend

The NBA announced on Oct. 13 that Tennessee State basketball and Howard will face other in the 2027 NBA HBCU Classic.

The game will be played on Feb. 20 at Hardwood Central within Jam Session (Phoenix Convention Center) as part of the 2027 NBA All-Star Weekend in Phoenix. The NBA All-Star Game will be played on Feb. 21.

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It will be TSU’s first time participating in the NBA HBCU Classic, while Howard is returning after winning the inaugural event in 2022. The 2027 NBA HBCU Classic will be broadcast on ESPN and NBA TV at 1 p.m. CT. Tickets are available at NBAEvents.com.

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Tennessee State basketball coach Nolan Smith conducts practice

First-year Tennessee State basketball coach Nolan Smith conducts practice at Gentry Center on Feb. 17.

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Tennessee State basketball coach Nolan Smith conducts practice

First-year Tennessee State basketball coach Nolan Smith conducts practice at Gentry Center on Feb. 17.

(ALAN POIZNER / THE TENNESSEAN)

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Tennessee State basketball coach Nolan Smith conducts practice

First-year Tennessee State basketball coach Nolan Smith conducts practice at Gentry Center on Feb. 17.

(ALAN POIZNER / THE TENNESSEAN)

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Tennessee State basketball coach Nolan Smith conducts practice

First-year Tennessee State basketball coach Nolan Smith conducts practice at Gentry Center on Feb. 17.

(ALAN POIZNER / THE TENNESSEAN)

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Tennessee State basketball coach Nolan Smith conducts practice

First-year Tennessee State basketball coach Nolan Smith conducts practice at Gentry Center on Feb. 17.

(ALAN POIZNER / THE TENNESSEAN)

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Tennessee State basketball coach Nolan Smith conducts practice

First-year Tennessee State basketball coach Nolan Smith conducts practice at Gentry Center on Feb. 17.

(ALAN POIZNER / THE TENNESSEAN)

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Tennessee State basketball coach Nolan Smith conducts practice

First-year Tennessee State basketball coach Nolan Smith conducts practice at Gentry Center on Feb. 17.

(ALAN POIZNER / THE TENNESSEAN)

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