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Seven Howard College basketball players move to DI programs
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Dalton Arredondo , as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· July 17, 2026
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Key takeaway The Hawks' achievements culminated in winning the NJCAA Men's Basketball Championship.
The Howard College Hawks had a successful season, finishing with a 33-4 overall record in 2026. They won the WJCAC and the regional tournament held at Odessa College. During the tournament, the team defeated several colleges, including Midland College.
The Hawks' achievements culminated in winning the NJCAA Men's Basketball Championship. Following this victory, seven of the team's players moved on to Division I programs. Further details about the team's accomplishments and the players who transferred to Division I programs are available from local news sources, including KMID/KPEJ.
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Category: local Published: July 17, 2026 Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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