Bryan Poore
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@CoachPoore
Head Basketball Coach at West Virginia State University
#ScheinOnSports w/ @AdamSchein IS ON THE AIR! All over the Bills win, Chiefs loss, Allen / Mahomes, Dodgers / Jays, Bears, Bengals, Steelers, Seahawks, Daniels, Eagles, College Football & MORE! Poll: Which 6-win L.A. team has a better chance to win the Super Bowl this year?
On this date in 1950, Earl Lloyd stepped onto the court and into history as the first Black player to play in an NBA game, becoming a Pioneer in the @NBA. Fellow NBA Pioneers, Chuck Cooper made his debut for the Boston Celtics on Nov. 1, and Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton made his debut on Nov. 4 for the New York Knicks. The Pioneers' resilience, vision, and leadership fundamentally reshaped the game, laying the foundation for a more dynamic league and inspiring generations to dream bigger and push further. It makes me proud to see current stars Stephen Curry, Jaylen Brown, and Karl-Anthony Towns reflect on the 75th anniversary of these barrier-breaking debut games.
As the NBA celebrates the 75th Anniversary of the historic 1950 NBA Draft, commemorating the season that broke the color barrier when the first Black players entered the league, NBA Pioneers Chuck Cooper, Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton, and Earl Lloyd are honored at the 2025 @Hoophall Enshrinement Ceremony in Springfield, Massachusetts. #NBAPioneers75
🐝 | A special message from new Athletic Director David Hicks for Yellow Jacket Student Athletes
The NBA just gave tribute on Juneteenth to one of the FIRST African American NBA players! I had the honor to learn of his history and what he added to basketball from my visit to WVSU and coach @CoachPoore ! Happy Juneteenth! 2025 NBA finals!
Stephen Curry looks back on Earl Lloyd and his teammate Jim Tucker becoming the first Black players to win an NBA title in 1955. #NBAPioneers75
