NCCU basketball team featured in new ESPN+ docuseries 'Why Not Us'

Wednesday, February 3, 2021
DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- The North Carolina Central University men's basketball team will be the subject of a new ESPN+ docuseries titled "Why Not Us: North Carolina Central University Men's Basketball."

The series will premiere on Feb. 12 and give viewers an in-depth look at the team and the challenges of an athletic program at an HBCU, battling highly-funded programs across the country.
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The series is produced by NBA All-Star and North Carolina native Chris Paul and ESPN host Stephen A. Smith, a graduate of Winston-Salem State University.



"Why Not Us will spotlight the importance and uniqueness of HBCUs by chronicling the NCCU men's basketball team and the challenges they encounter throughout a season in my home state of North Carolina," said Paul.
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NCCU coach Levelle Moton grew up in Raleigh where he played at Enloe High School. After 11 seasons with the Eagles, Moton has made a name for himself, helping NCCU to three straight MEAC championships and subsequent NCAA Tournament appearances.

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