NBA superstar Chris Paul is set to produce a docu-series on the struggles that historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) face when recruiting high schools students, according to New York Daily News.
The series will follow HBCU schools during the 2020-2021 season as they compete with bigger colleges and universities for top basketball prospects, reports Deadline. The Oklahoma Thunder star had a chance to attend Winston-Salem State University, an HBCU, but chose to take his talents to Wake Forest instead.
“HBCUs historically have been at a competitive disadvantage with their basketball programs facing many challenges with funding, recruitment, misperceptions and exposure,” Paul said in a statement. “With the current racial awakening in our country prompting young athletes to look at where they play, it’s now more important than ever to shine a light on HBCUs and showcase their value in sports and society.”
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