WVSU Honors Basketball Pioneer's Legacy on Earl Lloyd Day

WVSU honors basketball pioneer's legacy on Earl Lloyd Day

WEST VIRGINIA (WOWK) - A pioneer in the world of basketball was honored Thursday at West Virginia State University on the 11th anniversary of his passing. The Yellow Jackets honored their alumnus Earl Lloyd, who has been called a "trailblazer in the truest sense of the word." Lloyd, who was originally from Alexandria, Virginia, began [...]

West Virginia State University hosts ceremony in memory of Earl Lloyd

INSTITUTE, W.Va. – West Virginia State University continues to pay tribute to basketball pioneer and State alumnus Earl Lloyd, holding a special ceremony in honor of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame member on the anniversary of his death. WVSU President Ericke Cage, men’s basketball coach Bryan Poore, and athletic director David Hicks gathered with…

West Virginia State University honoring basketball pioneer Earl Lloyd with celebration on February 26

Institute, WV (WOAY) West Virginia State University is inviting the community to celebrate a true basketball pioneer. The university will host an event today at 12:30 p.m. inside the Walker Convocation Center lobby, honoring the legacy of Earl Lloyd, a West Virginia State legend and the first African American to play in an NBA game. On the anniversary of his passing, the university is reflecting on Lloyd’s lasting impact on WVSU, the NBA, and ge…