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Norfolk State coach Robert Jones to lead HBCU team at famed Rucker Park

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Most HBCU basketball observers are used to seeing Norfolk State coach Robert Jones on the bench inside Echols Hall during a game.

However, this summer Jones can see him on a different court, one that is a bit closer to his roots.

Jones will lead the HBCUnited squad as one of the participating teams in The Basketball Tournament. Sixty-four total teams make up the field of teams from all over the country with the winners receiving $1 million.

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“It was an honor to be asked to coach the HBCUnited TBT team,” said Jones, “I have watched this tournament for years and it definitely has an exciting March Madness-type feel.”

Jones’ squad will begin the tournament in a place he knows very well.

As a Queens, New York native, Jones returns home for his opening round contests at Rucker Park in Harlem. Many consider Rucker Park as instrumental in kick-starting the careers of many legendary players. The courts will serve as one of the eight regional host sites for TBT, which is in its ninth year of competition.

“For the event to be in the most legendary outdoor basketball venue in the world, Rucker Park, in my hometown of NYC adds extra excitement. I cannot wait to go back home!” added Jones.

HBCUnited will feature Devante Carter, Derrik Jamerson, and Steven Whitley.

Their first game will be taking on a team named Skip To My Lou, coached by former NBA player and fellow Queens native Rafer Alston. The game between No. 4 seed HBCUnited and No. 5 seed Skip To My Lou can be seen on ESPN3 on Saturday, July 9 at 8 p.m.

“As a current HBCU coach, this gives another platform for our student-athletes to be showcased to the world. I look forward to putting forth the best effort for these young men to increase their profiles and HBCU athletes in general in such a national platform.”

Courtesy: Norfolk State Athletics 



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