🔥 FROM MOREHOUSE TO THE MECCA — AND THE STANDARD WAS ALREADY SET. 🦬🏀 During the Bison Brothers Basketball Podcast State of the Program AfterShow, Josiah Lawson talked about his journey from Morehouse College to Howard University — and what made the transition to The Mecca so special. Josiah described it as leaving one preeminent school for another, while being welcomed into the Howard community with open arms. But what stood out most? THE STANDARD. Josiah explained that from the moment he arrived, the players and coaches made it clear what Howard Basketball was about. ⚡ Energy. 💪 Effort. 🔥 Hunting. 🗣️ Communication. 🦬 Buying into the culture. And the most powerful part? The standard wasn’t something that had to be explained to him over and over. THE PLAYERS HELPED SET IT. The culture was already being lived every day — and Josiah quickly understood that if you wanted to be a part of Howard Basketball, you had to embrace that standard. That’s what happens when culture is REAL. The coaches establish it. The veterans live it. The newcomers learn it. Then they carry it forward. Josiah came to Howard with a championship pedigree from Morehouse. Now he’s stepping into a program where the expectation is just as clear: DON’T JUST JOIN THE CULTURE. BECOME PART OF WHAT MAKES THE CULTURE. 🦬🔥 🎥 Watch Josiah Lawson’s full conversation on the Bison Brothers Basketball Podcast State of the Program AfterShow on YouTube - youtube.com/live/CrUdWwxWBL4… Josiah specifically discussed coming from Morehouse to Howard, being welcomed by the Howard community, and how the players and coaches established the team’s standards of energy, effort and culture from day one. 👇 Bison Nation: What do YOU think makes the Howard Basketball standard different? #BisonBrothers #HowardBison #HowardBasketball #BisonNation #TheMecca HUMBB JosiahLawson BisonBrothersBasketball Morehouse CollegeBasketball BasketballCulture StateOfTheProgram HowardUniversity BisonPride

🔥 FROM WORKING ON HIS GAME TO CONTINUING TO BUILD THE NEXT BISON BROTHERHOOD. 🦬🏀 During the Bison Brothers Basketball Podcast State of the Program AfterShow, Alex Cotton gave Bison Nation a glimpse into what he’s been working on this summer — and how he’s stepping into a bigger role as a veteran. 💪 MORE AGGRESSIVE DEFENSE 🎯 Getting to the rim more 🏀 Expanding his mid-range game 🔥 Getting to the free-throw line 🛡️ Creating more deflections and steals ⚡ Doing the little things that help the team win But the conversation didn’t stop with Alex’s individual development. He also talked about his responsibility to help the new guys learn the Dream Factory standard. After experiencing the culture himself, Alex is now helping pass it forward — showing the newcomers what the team does day in and day out and helping them understand what it takes to be part of the Bison Brotherhood. 🗣️ “Letting them know what we do day in, day out.” That’s how culture gets built. Veterans teach it. Newcomers embrace it. The entire team carries it forward. And according to Alex, the new guys have already come a long way since the summer began. 👀🔥 The 2026–27 season is coming. THE CULTURE IS ALREADY AT WORK. 🦬🏀 🎥 Watch Alex’s full conversation on the Bison Brothers Basketball Podcast State of the Program AfterShow on YouTube - youtube.com/live/CrUdWwxWBL4… 👇 Bison Nation — what part of Alex’s offseason development are you most excited to see translate to the court? #BisonBrothers #HowardBison #HowardBasketball #BisonNation #TheMecca HUMBB BisonBrothersBasketball CollegeBasketball BisonCulture StateOfTheProgram AfterShow HowardUniversityBasketballl

🚨 THE STATE OF THE PROGRAM HAS AN AFTERSHOW! 🚨 The Bison Brothers Basketball Podcast is taking you LIVE beyond the official Howard Men’s Basketball State of the Program Zoom! 🦬🏀🔥 On Our YouTube Channel - youtube.com/live/CrUdWwxWBL4… After Coach Kenny Blakeney gives Bison Nation an inside look at what’s ahead for the 2026–27 Howard Bison, the conversation DOESN’T STOP! 🎙️ THE OFFICIAL AFTERSHOW 🔥 Breaking down the biggest moments 🏀 Reacting to the 2026–27 Bison 👀 Discussing what stood out from Coach Blakeney 💬 Talking expectations for the new season 🦬 And giving Bison Nation the conversation you’ve been waiting for! Howard is coming off a historic 2025–26 season, and now the next chapter is about to begin. The State of the Program gives you the vision. The Bison Brothers give you THE AFTERSHOW. 📅 Wednesday, September 30 ⏰ 🎙️ Immediately following The Men’s Team State of The Program Zoom Call: THE Bison Brothers Basketball Podcast Official AfterShow Bring your questions. Bring your opinions. Bring your Bison pride. 🔥 THE MECCA IS READY. ARE YOU? 🔥 #BisonBrothers #HowardBison #HowardBasketball #TheMecca #HUMBB BisonNation StateOfTheProgram CollegeBasketball MEAC BisonBrothersBasketballPodcast

🔥🦬 TWO MOTHERS. TWO POWERFUL LESSONS. ONE EPIC CONVERSATION. 🦬🔥 This is why the Mother’s Day Episode belongs in the Best of the Bison Brothers Basketball Podcast playlist. In one powerful video, Moon and Jackie deliver two lessons that have NOTHING to do with the scoreboard — and EVERYTHING to do with life. 🎯 KNOW YOUR NON-NEGOTIABLES. Before making a major decision, understand what truly matters to you. Don’t let the name, the hype, the money or outside expectations make the decision for you. Then… ❤️ FIND SOMEWHERE YOU CAN UNAPOLOGETICALLY BE YOURSELF. Because finding the right place isn't just about what happens on the court. It's about finding an environment where you can grow, be comfortable with who you are, and thrive as a person. 🏀 Basketball is the conversation. 🧠 LIFE is the lesson. Whether you're choosing a college, starting a career, making a major move, or simply figuring out where you belong… KNOW YOUR NON-NEGOTIABLES. FIND YOUR PLACE. BE YOURSELF. 🔥 This is bigger than basketball. 🎙️ From the Mother’s Day Episode of the Bison Brothers Basketball Podcast. 🦬 NOW FEATURED IN THE BEST OF THE BISON BROTHERS PLAYLIST - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL… Watch it. Share it. Send it to somebody who needs to hear this. 🧡💙 H-U! YOU KNOW! And Donate to the Women's Team 26K Fundraiser - we are over 20K!!! - zeffy.com/en-US/donation-for… #BisonBrothers #BestOfTheBisonBrothers #BisonNation #HowardBison #HowardBasketball #HowardWBB #TheMecca #HBCUBasketball #HBCUSports #LifeLessons #CollegeDecision #PersonalGrowth #BeYourself #HUYouKnow

🔥🦬 THE MOMS ARE READY FOR WHAT’S NEXT! 🦬🔥 During the Bison Brothers Mother’s Day Episode, Chip asked Moon and Jackie how they were feeling about next season after everything Howard Women’s Basketball accomplished. And their excitement was LOUD. 🧡💙 With new additions coming to the squad, both moms saw another level of potential for the team. Moon talked about the excitement surrounding the new pieces — including the possibilities of having a 6’5” post player — while already thinking about how that could open things up offensively. 👀🏀 Jackie was just as excited about what the new group could bring together. But there was one thing they both understood: THE TARGET IS DIFFERENT NOW. 🎯 After becoming champions, expectations change. The team has more maturity, new additions, and a bigger target on its back. And the message from the moms? 🔥 GO BACK-TO-BACK. This wasn’t just a basketball prediction from the stands. This was two proud mothers talking about what they believe their daughters and this team can accomplish next. The excitement is real. The expectations are real. And according to Moon and Jackie… THE NEXT CHAPTER IS GOING TO BE SPECIAL. 🦬🔥 🎙️ Watch the full Mother’s Day Episode in the Best of the Bison Brothers Basketball Podcast playlist - youtube.com/@bisonbrothersba… BISON NATION — ARE YOU READY FOR NEXT SEASON? Donate to the 26K fundraiser.. the team is close to the goal but they need your help - zeffy.com/en-US/donation-for… <——Link to the Campaign 🧡💙 H-U! YOU KNOW! #BisonBrothers #BisonNation #HowardBison #HowardWBB #HowardBasketball TheMecca HBCUBasketball HBCUSports BisonPride HUYouKnow WomensBasketball BestOfTheBisonBrothers

🔥🦬 “HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT THAT DECISION NOW?” 🦬🔥 Another powerful moment from our Bison Brothers Mother’s Day Episode came when Chip asked Moon and Jackie to reflect on a decision that changed their daughters’ journeys: Choosing Howard. And their answers went far beyond basketball. 🧡💙 Moon talked about knowing Howard was the right fit while still allowing her daughter to make her own decision — because, at the end of the day, it’s her life. She reflected on the growth, the challenges, and ultimately seeing that decision lead to an historic season. Jackie shared what it meant to see her daughter reach a level of success at Howard that she had been hoping for at previous schools — while also being in an environment where she felt understood and able to truly express herself. That’s what makes this moment so special. It wasn’t simply: “Did you make the right basketball decision?” It was about: ❤️ Finding the right environment. 🌱 Growing into who you are. 🎓 Choosing a place that fits your life. 🏀 And seeing your child thrive because of that choice. Sometimes the biggest victories happen long before you ever step onto the court. 🎙️ Watch the Mother’s Day Episode and hear Moon and Jackie tell the story in their own words. 🦬 THE BEST OF THE BISON BROTHERS - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL… #BisonBrothers #BisonNation #HowardBison #HowardBasketball #HowardWBB TheMecca HBCUBasketball HBCUSports BisonPride HUYouKnow WomensBasketball BestOfTheBisonBrothers Donate to Howard Women’s Basketball - zeffy.com/en-US/donation-for…

🔥🦬 “WHY NOT SUPPORT THIS TEAM?” 🦬🔥 One of the most powerful moments from our Mother’s Day Episode came when Moon and Jackie were asked a simple question: Why should people support Howard Women’s Basketball — and the 26K for 26 Wins fundraiser? Their answer went WAY beyond basketball. They talked about supporting the women who chose Howard, trusted Coach Ty and her staff, believed in the process, and helped create a historic season. 🧡💙 But they also reminded us that supporting this team means supporting something that doesn’t end when the players leave campus. It’s about community. It’s about opportunity. It’s about investing in these young women and the program they represent. It’s about showing up before everybody else jumps on the bandwagon. 🦬🔥 And Moon said it best: “Why not?” Why not support Howard? Why not support these women? Why not support the next generation? Why not help push the 26K for 26 Wins campaign across the finish line? 🎯 26 WINS. 💰 26K GOAL. 🦬 ONE BISON NATION. This conversation wasn’t just about a fundraiser. It was a reminder that support is an action. 🎙️ Watch this powerful moment from the Bison Brothers Mother’s Day Episode and hear directly from the mothers about why they believe Bison Nation should get behind this team. DON’T JUST WATCH THE JOURNEY. HELP SUPPORT IT. 🧡💙- zeffy.com/en-US/donation-for… <- Link to the fundraiser! Now is the time!! Let’s get this team to their goal tonight.. I know we can do it, just 6K away #BisonBrothers #BisonNation #HowardBison #HowardWBB #HowardBasketball 26KFor26Wins HBCUBasketball HBCUSports TheMecca BisonPride HUYouKnow WomensBasketball

🧡💙 IT’S OFFICIAL — ANOTHER EPISODE HAS MADE THE BEST OF! 🦬🔥 The Mother’s Day Episode is officially part of the Best of the Bison Brothers Basketball Podcast Playlist! 🎙️🏀 And this one is special because you didn’t have to be a basketball fan to appreciate it. We sat down with the mothers of Howard women’s basketball players and got something bigger than basketball — PERSPECTIVE. WISDOM. LIFE LESSONS. ❤️ They talked about: 🏀 Supporting their daughters through their basketball journeys 🧠 Letting your children make their own decisions 🎯 Knowing your non-negotiables 💪 Taking accountability for your choices ❤️ Finding a place where you can unapologetically be yourself 🌱 Choosing environments where you can grow — on AND off the court These were lessons that apply to EVERYBODY. Parents. Athletes. Students. Young professionals. Anyone trying to figure out their next move in life. Basketball was the backdrop. LIFE was the lesson. That’s exactly what makes this conversation worthy of The Best of the Bison Brothers. 🏆 🎙️ THE MOTHER’S DAY EPISODE 📌 NOW IN THE BEST OF THE BISON BROTHERS PLAYLIST - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL… Go back and watch it. Watch it with your mother or mother figure. Share it with somebody who needs to hear these lessons. Because sometimes the most important lessons DON’T COME FROM THE COURT. 🦬 BISON NATION — THIS ONE IS FOR YOU! H-U! YOU KNOW! 🧡💙 #BisonBrothers #BestOfTheBisonBrothers #HowardBison #BisonNation #HowardBasketball #HowardWBB #TheMecca #HBCUBasketball #MothersDay #LifeLessons #BisonPride #HUYouKnow #HBCUSports