Author: cameron.mccoy
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Inside the Lions’ Lair: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Langston Men’s Basketball
Langston University basketball fans know the thrill of the fast breaks, the roar of the crowd, and the slam dunks that light up C.F. Gayles Field House. But what goes on behind the scenes to make those moments possible is a story many never see. From grueling workouts to intense film sessions, the Langston Lions…
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The Roar Inside Gayles Field House: How Langston’s Student Section Transforms Basketball Season
When basketball season arrives at Langston University, Gayles Field House becomes more than just a gym—it becomes the heartbeat of campus culture. Packed bleachers, echoing chants, and the undeniable rhythm of HBCU tradition turn every home game into an experience that feels part celebration, part competition, and fully Langston. What makes the environment so electric…
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From JUCO to the NAIA Stage: First-Year Langston Athletes Adjust to Life Beyond Community College
For many student-athletes, junior college is a stepping-stone—a place to develop academically, physically, and mentally while hoping for a second chance at a four-year opportunity. But making that leap brings a new set of challenges, expectations, and rewards. For Treshawn Cody and Jalen Obrian, both first-year students at Langston University and former junior-college basketball players,…
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Brotherhood, Balance, and the Game: How Two Langston Athletes Manage Sports, School, and Greek Life
For many Langston University students, college life is busy enough with classes, homework, and finding time for a social life. But for two student-athletes on campus, Remon Tuck, a junior sociology major and member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and Donte Manuel, a senior business administration major and member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity,…
