Howard to Face Tennessee State in NBA HBCU Classic During All-Star Weekend

Howard to face Tennessee State in NBA HBCU Classic during All-Star weekend

The Howard University's men's basketball team will be going to Phoenix, Arizona for the 2027 NBA HBCU Classic during All-Star weekend.

Howard and Tennessee State to face off in NBA HBCU Classic – NBC4 Washington - RAW CHILI

The Howard University's men's basketball team will be taking their talent all the way to Phoenix, Arizona for the 2027 NBA HBCU Classic during All-Star weekend.

Howard vs Tennessee State Set for 2027 NBA HBCU Classic

Howard, winner of the inaugural NBA HBCU Classic in 2022, will meet Tennessee State University on Feb. 20, 2027, at Hardwood Central inside Jam Session at the Phoenix Convention Center. The matchup marks Tennessee State's first appearance in the event, while Howard returns for its second trip to the showcase game staged each year during NBA All-Star Weekend. The game is set to tip off at noon Mountain Time and will air on ESPN and NBA TV, accord…

Howard-Tennessee State Selected To Play In NBA HBCU Classic As Part Of NBA All-Star 2027

NEW YORK (Oct. 13, 2026) – The NBA today announced that the 2027 NBA HBCU Classic presented by AT&T will feature the Howard University and Tennessee State University men’s basketball teams on Saturday, Feb. 20, at Hardwood Central within Jam Session (Phoenix Convention Center), as part of NBA All-Star 2027 in Phoenix. Tennessee State University will make their first appearance participating in the Classic, while Howard University will compete fo…