TUSKEGEE, Ala. ^__ Tuskegee men's basketball standout Kusamae Draper has been selected to participate in the 2026 HBCU All-Star Game Experience, which will take place on Sunday, April 5 at 2 p.m. EST at Corteva Coliseum at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis, Indiana.
 
The annual showcase, celebrating its fifth anniversary, highlights the nation's top senior basketball players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities and will be held during college basketball's biggest weekend. The event brings together elite talent from the MEAC, SIAC, SWAC, CIAA, and HBCU independent programs, providing graduating seniors the opportunity to perform in front of professional scouts, executives, and basketball fans from across the country.
 
Draper will represent Tuskegee University and the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) as a member of Team Bob Dandridge, a roster composed of players from the MEAC, SIAC, and HBCU independent programs. The team honors NBA and HBCU basketball legend Bob Dandridge, celebrating the long-standing impact of HBCU programs on the professional ranks.
 
A 6-foot-9 senior forward from Conyers, Georgia, Draper capped off a remarkable season for the Golden Tigers. He started all 29 games during the 2025-26 campaign while averaging 16.1 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. Draper logged 32.1 minutes per contest, shooting 43.6 percent from the field while totaling 466 points and 211 rebounds on the year.
 
Draper was a dominant presence in the paint throughout the season, recording 77 offensive rebounds, along with 45 assists, 24 steals, and seven blocks, anchoring Tuskegee's frontcourt on both ends of the floor.
 
His outstanding play earned multiple national and regional accolades, including SIAC Player of the Year, D2CCA All-South Region First Team, and First Team BOXTOROW HBCU Division II All-America honors. Draper was also the only player from the SIAC selected to the D2CCA All-South Region First Team, placing him among the top players in the NCAA Division II South Region.
 
"The HBCU All-Star Game Experience continues to show the world HBCUs Matter, while shining a global spotlight on the incredible talent, discipline, and legacy of Black college basketball," said Travis L. Williams, Founder, CEO, and Executive Director of HBCU All-Stars LLC. "These very deserving, hardworking, and talented student-athletes represent the very best of HBCU basketball, and the event provides access and exposure for them to be seen, celebrated, and evaluated as they pursue professional opportunities."
 
The 2026 event will feature two teams honoring legendary NBA and HBCU icons Bob Dandridge and Sam Jones, highlighting the historic connection between HBCU basketball and the professional ranks.
 
The HBCU All-Star Game Experience has become one of the premier national platforms dedicated exclusively to showcasing talent from Historically Black Colleges and Universities, providing graduating seniors an opportunity to display their abilities to NBA, international, and professional league scouts while celebrating the rich legacy of HBCU athletics.
 
Tickets and additional event information are available through the official HBCU All-Star Game website at www.hbcuallstargame.com.
 
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