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Even after the departure of Larry Vickers to Auburn, Norfolk State is still looking to compete with the best teams in college basketball. On Friday, Norfolk State and Duke announced a home-and-home series set to start in 2025.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / April 14

Norfolk State star Kierra Wheeler lands at West Virginia

Former Norfolk State star Kierra Wheeler is officially taking her talents to West Virginia. After speculation that she would follow her former coach Larry Vickers to Auburn, Wheeler is officially a Mountaineer and will look to make the most of her final season of eligibility.

College Basketball News / HBCUs on SI / April 13

Norfolk State Star Kierra Wheeler Flips Commitment From Auburn To West Virginia

Norfolk State's senior power forward and HBCU women's basketball star, Kierra Wheeler, announced via social media she has committed to the West Virginia

Norfolk State Spartans News / Athlon Sports / April 11

Auburn Loses Top Transfer Just Hours After Her Commitment

In a stunning turn of events, Norfolk State transfer Kierra Wheeler sent shockwaves through the women’s college basketball world, with a commitment to

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / April 3

Norfolk State moves quickly to hire Larry Vickers replacement after Auburn exit

Following the departure of Larry Vickers to Auburn, Norfolk State has moved quickly to name the next leader of their women’s basketball program. It appears

Norfolk State Spartans News / HBCUs on SI / April 2

Larry Vickers Receives 2025 Kay Yow National Coach Of The Year Award

Former Norfolk State’s women's basketball coach Larry Vickers is the recipient of the 2025 Kay Yow National Coach of the Year award. The award is presented annually to the top head coach in Women’s division I college basketball, who embodies a winning spirit while displaying great character, on and off the court.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / March 25

Norfolk State stars make move following Larry Vickers departure to Auburn

After Norfolk State head coach Larry Vickers left to lead Auburn University’s women’s basketball team, two of his standout players have revealed their next career moves.

Norfolk State Spartans News / Athlon Sports / March 24

Auburn lands top HBCU women’s head basketball coach

Auburn has hired Norfolk State coach Larry Vickers to be its women’s basketball coach, per an announcement on Sunday. Vickers led his team to consecutive Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference championships and NCAA Tournament appearances during the last three seasons.

Norfolk State Spartans News / Athlon Sports / March 23

Auburn Names Next Head Coach for Women's Basketball

Auburn has officially found its next women's basketball coach after the program announced it had hired Larry Vickers to the position Sunday. Vickers will step up in the place of Johnnie Harris, who the Tigers parted ways with one day after Auburn fell 60-50 to the Florida Gators in the first round of the Southeastern Conference tournament.

Norfolk State Spartans News / ESPN / March 22

Norfolk State deserved more respect, coach says

Norfolk State coach Larry Vickers made it clear after a close to Maryland on Saturday that he believes his team deserves "a little bit more respect" than it got.

Norfolk State Spartans News / HBCUs on SI / March 17, 2024

The Norfolk State Lady Spartans Win Back-To-Back MEAC Women's Basketball Tournament Titles Over The Howard Lady Bison

The Norfolk State Lady Spartans won the 2023-24 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Women's Basketball tournament with a 51-46 victory over the Howard Lady Bison.

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