Professional Basketball Players

Happy Hump Day POU! Today we honor the legendary Earl "The Pearl" Monroe and his impact on HBCU basketball and integration. Vernon Earl Monroe was known for his flamboyant dribbling, passing, and play-making. He was nicknamed both "Earl the Pearl" and "Black Jesus".  Born in Philadelphia, PA, Monroe was a playground legend from an early age. His high school teammates at … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: African Americans and College Basketball History