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Kyle O’Quinn Comes Home: Leading Norfolk State Into a New Era

HBCU Editors — Sat, 12 Apr 2025 05:41:09 +0000

Kyle O’Quinn, the former NBA center and Norfolk State University (NSU) legend, has officially retired from professional basketball and is returning to his alma mater in a new role. O’Quinn will join the NSU men’s basketball program, bringing his wealth of experience back to the institution where his journey to basketball stardom began . A […]

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Sixers to Sign Veteran Big Man Kyle O’Quinn

HBCU Editors — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 22:25:15 +0000

Now that the Sixers have assembled their new starting five, general manager Elton Brand is turning his focus to the bench. Brand and the Sixers have agreed to a one-year, veteran minimum contract with Kyle O’Quinn, from Norfolk State University a team source confirmed. Kyle Neubeck of Philly Voice first reported the deal. The 6-foot-10, 250 […]

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Norfolk State to Retire Kyle O’Quinn’s Jersey

HBCU Editors — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 04:00:10 +0000

NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk State University will retire Kyle O’Quinn’s No. 10 Spartan jersey at NSU’s home game against North Carolina Central on Feb. 16, the athletics department announced on Monday. O’Quinn will be the third player in NSU men’s basketball history to have his jersey number retired, joining Bobby Dandridge (No. 12) and David Pope (No. 34). […]

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NY Knicks’ Kyle O’Quinn Credits Norfolk State for NBA Career, Donates Major Gift

HBCU Editors — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 04:11:48 +0000

O’Quinn has also made a name as a high-level donor at NSU. https://twitter.com/Tiffani_Sykes/status/878789185481650176

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Kyle O’Quinn Of The NY Knicks To Receive Bachelor’s Degree From Norfolk State

HBCU Editors — Tue, 03 May 2016 12:56:59 +0000

Former Norfolk State University basketball standout Kyle O’Quinn, now of the NBA’s New York Knicks, will be among the university’s more than 600 students expected to graduate on May 7 at the Norfolk Scope. O’Quinn, 26, will return to the Scope to walk across the stage and receive his bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies. As […]

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New York Knicks Sign Former Norfolk State Spartan Kyle O’Quinn

HBCU Editors — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 20:45:37 +0000

New York Post Kyle O’Quinn has been a Knicks fan all his life and has seen a lot of bad teams growing up in South Jamaica, Queens. Now that he’s fulfilled his dream of joining the team, the burly 6-foot-10, 240-pound power forward believes he can be part of a playoff renaissance this season after […]

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2014 HBCU TOP 30 UNDER 30

HBCU Editors — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 11:28:19 +0000

30 – Jesse Sneed – Prairie View A&M University Maya Angelou Public Charter School is an Alternative High School in Washington, DC where at-risk students and students who have suffered from traumatic events attend. Jesse currently works there full as a residential counselor in one of two of the school’s male houses, as well as […]

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Former HBCU Standout Kyle O’Quinn Named Magic’s “Most Competitive Player”

Tommy G. Meade Jr. — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 20:55:39 +0000

The Orlando Magic’s Kyle O’Quinn, who led the Norfolk State Spartans to a major upset over Mizzou in the second round of the 2012 NCAA tournament, was named the team’s “Most Competitive Player” by the Bleacher Report. Micky Shaked of the Bleacher Report almost certainly owes O’Quinn for his latest article titled “Each NBA Teams’ […]

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Orlando Magic select Norfolk State’s Kyle O’Quinn NBA Draft – HBCU Hero

HBCU Editors — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 03:30:43 +0000

Norfolk State’s Kyle O’Quinn: A Jamaica, NY native, O’Quinn is a perfect “energy” guy, but his coach Anthony Evans—a Brooklyn native—told me he’s capable of a lot more. With the 49th pick in the #NBADraft the Magic select Kyle O'Quinn out of Norfolk St. #WeAreMagic — Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) June 29, 2012 “He’s a great passer […]

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5 Things to Know About Norfolk State’s Kyle O’Quinn

Michael Livingston II — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:02:26 +0000

Norfolk State’s Kyle O’Quinn led his team to a major upset over Mizzou Friday night. Here are five things to know about the breakout star. The game was one of the biggest upsets in the history of the NCAA tournament, and Norfolk State University — the 2012 Mid-Eastern Atlantic Conference champions — won its first […]

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