Ketron Shaw scored 15 and Jaylen Alston had a double double with 14 points and 11 rebounds to pace Winston-Salem State to a 64-47 victory Saturday in NBA HBCU Classic. Issac Parson added 10 assists for the Rams (17-8, 11-5 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association). Tahj Harding led Virginia Union (11-17, 6-9 CIAA ) with 11 points.
Emirates Airlines and the NBA make history with a groundbreaking partnership, designating Emirates as the Official Global Airline Partner and title sponsor of the NBA Cup. Drawing parallels with successful football collaborations in the Middle East, this alliance aims to reshape the global basketball landscape. From co-branded merchandise to in-flight basketball content, the partnership signifies a transformative synergy between sports and aviation, propelling the NBA into uncharted territories.