The Game Theory: A Black Prospectus Sports Column
Where Strategy, Culture, and Competition Collide.
From Minority Stake to Majority Power: The Black Playbook for Pro Sports Expansion
As the NBA, MLB, WNBA, and MLS line up billion-dollar expansion plays, the real question isn’t where the new teams will land — it’s whether Black investors will finally claim majority control.
The NBA’s Blind Spot: Why HBCUs Are Sitting on Untapped Basketball Gold
HBCUs have the kind of raw, electrifying basketball talent that made the NBA great—yet scouts keep looking overseas. Here’s why that needs to change.
Leveling Up: How the WNBA Can Expand Beyond the Court
The WNBA is rising, but growth takes more than momentum. From luxury collabs and global sponsors to streaming platforms and grassroots pipelines, the league has a chance to expand its reach and revenues. The next play isn’t just on the court—it’s in culture, commerce, and strategy.
The Real Power Conference: How Flagship Universities Quietly Run the Statehouse — and How HBCUs Can Break In
What happens when the team that wins championships also writes the laws? A quiet power shift — and an opportunity for HBCUs to claim their seat.
Fantasy Sports, Real Money: The Black Community’s Untapped Gaming Market
Fantasy sports and betting rake in billions every year, but Black ownership is nowhere to be found. From barbershop debates to HBCU gamedays, our culture fuels the energy — yet the profits flow elsewhere. The time has come to flip the script and build platforms powered by us.
The NCAA Hands Over Power—Now What? Here’s How HBCUs Can Seize the Moment
As the NCAA hands more power to the Power 4 conferences, HBCUs are left with a choice: fall further behind or finally flip the script. Here's how we reclaim the game.
Arena Deals, Black Dollars: How Stadiums Can Power Black Prosperity
Stadiums are sold as billion-dollar engines of growth, but Black communities often foot the bill without seeing the returns. From tax subsidies to vendor shutouts, the game is rigged. The real question is: will we keep buying tickets, or start owning the receipts?
Olympic Dreams, Black Gaps: Where Are Our Athletes in Global Sports?
Black athletes light up the track and the court, but in swimming, fencing, and gymnastics, the spotlight is nearly empty. The real barrier isn’t talent — it’s access, cost, and investment. Paris 2024 showed the gaps, but 2032 could tell a different story if we build the pipeline now.
The Overlooked Treasures: How MLB & HBCUs Could Rebuild Black Baseball
A bold plan to connect MLB with HBCUs could spark a renaissance in Black baseball — and reshape the game’s future.
HBCU Classics Are Selling Out Stadiums — It’s Time They Paid Out Like Bowls
These games already feel like championships. Now let’s make sure they pay like them.
Owning the Court: How the Black Community Can Build Power in Tennis
The US Open isn’t just a tournament — it’s a global business showcase. Yet, when we look at the Black community’s footprint in tennis, the gap is clear: outside of legendary players like Serena and Venus Williams, Coco Gauff, Frances Tiafoe, and a handful of rising stars, the ecosystem is still largely still in need of improvement and advancement.
Beyond Momentum: How the WNBA Can Cement Its Future
The WNBA is not just on the rise—it’s breaking ceilings. Record attendance, soaring TV ratings, Caitlin Clark selling out arenas coast to coast, and sponsorship growth topping 50% in just two years. The question is no longer whether the league can survive. The question is whether it has the boldness to capitalize fully on its moment.
Two Tiers, One Hall: Rethinking the Way We Honor Sports Legends
The Hall of Fame celebrates greatness, but not all greatness is equal. It’s time to separate the transcendent icons from the great players who thrived in the right context. Not every Hall of Famer should share the same pedestal. A two-tier system would protect the legacy of Jordan, LeBron, Rice, and Brady while still honoring those who were great — just not iconic.
From Locker Rooms to Boardrooms: Why Black Athletes Need Their Own Wall Street Mafia
Lacrosse engineered a finance pipeline. Now it’s time for Black athletes in football and basketball to build their own—through the Black Gridiron & Hardwood Network.
When the Real Fight Is Against the Narrative
The toughest fight in boxing today isn’t just inside the ropes — it’s against the stories told afterward. One loss can erase years of dominance, as Deontay Wilder, Anthony Joshua, and Devin Haney all learned firsthand. In a media ecosystem built on hot takes and viral clips, the narrative now hits harder than the knockout. This column unpacks how pundits and platforms, not punches, are reshaping the sport’s future.