The significance of having two historically Black college teams on UUtah's campus this weekend went beyond the box score.
The league held several events in Salt Lake City geared toward elevating the community during a time Utah has faced criticism over racial divides
The HBCU game was part of an annual showcase that is now in its second year. NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum told The Salt Lake Tribune said the value of the game being in Salt Lake City is exposing Utahns to HBCUs in a setting where they may otherwise not be exposed to them. “I’ve been in Utah and I’ve never heard a racial slur or anything like that when I played in the arena. I wouldn’t have allowed it,” Malone said. “Utah is my home and I love Utah. I don’t care what you’re thinking in your mind about me if it’s racial. I never heard it. I’ll defend Utah to the death.”
After the game, Southern guard Terrell Williams Jr. gave some candid remarks about the significance of the two schools playing in a state where Black people make up only 1.2% of the population. He started by saying the game can show how much class people of color have.A post shared by Salt Lake Tribune Sports
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