HBCU Classic took place, with competitive basketball complementing messages from coaches, the NBA and its players.

Oakland was once again home to high-level competitive basketball, as the NBA’s HBCU Classic came to Oakland Arena on Saturday

Tuskegee University earned another year of bragging rights over Morehouse College after defeating them in the NBA HBCU Classic on Feb. 15.

Kusame Draper had 22 points and 15 rebounds to help Tuskegee University beat Morehouse College 68-55 in the HBCU Classic

The Oakland Arena buzzed Saturday with excitement as the HBCU Classic spotlighted two Historically Black colleges during a memorable All-Star Weekend celebration, blending tradition, talent, and community.

Take the Maroon Tigers of Morehouse College to have the advantage over the Tuskegee Golden Tigers in the NBA HBCU Classic.

The NBA’s involvement in hosting HBCU showcase games like this one highlights the growing recognition of Black college athletics on a national scale. Events like the HBCU NBA Classic provide student-athletes with major exposure while celebrating the rich culture and history of HBCUs.

NBA HBCU Classic featured the Tuskegee Golden Tigers, who defeated the Morehouse Maroon Tigers, 68-55, at the Oakland Arena. It was one of the HBCU basketball's oldest rivalries since 1913. Tuskegee's Kusamae Draper had a double-double,

Here's everything you need to know to catch Morehouse vs. Tuskegee in the 2025 NBA HBCU Classic, including TV channel, start time and more.