NORFOLK, Va., October 24, 2023 – The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) will host the 2023 MEAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Media Day presented by Coca-Cola on Thursday, Oct. 26, in Norfolk, Va. The preseason event will feature two live ESPN+ shows from the MEAC’s Digital Network studio inside the MEAC Headquarters office.
The MEAC Women’s Media Day presented by Coca-Cola will begin with a live ESPN+ show at 10 a.m. ET with the announcement of the 2023-24 women’s preseason predictions and All-MEAC teams, including the Preseason Player of the Year. Ramona Riley Bozier will host the women’s show. Commissioner Sonja Stills will deliver opening remarks beginning at 10:05 a.m.
The MEAC Men’s Basketball Media Day presented by Coca-Cola will begin after the women’s show at 12:30 p.m., and will also highlight preseason conference accolades. Lynn Thompson will serve as the host of the men’s live broadcast.
In addition to the show, coaches will be available for interviews during a Zoom call at the times listed below. Media members are also invited to join the coaches for lunch at the MEAC Office (2730 Ellsmere Ave., Norfolk, VA). Interested attendees can RSVP at scriptera@themeac.com.
Follow along with Media Day events on the MEAC’s social media sites including Instagram, Facebook, X, and TikTok.
The 2023 MEAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament is slated for March 13-16, at Norfolk Scope Arena in Virginia.
The full schedule for MEAC Men and Women’s Basketball Media Day on ESPN+ is listed below:
2023 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Media Day Schedule
MEAC Preseason Women’s Basketball Show Schedule (ESPN+ Broadcast)
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10:10 AM Interview w/ Tim Eatman, South Carolina State
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10:15 AM Interview w/ Jermaine Woods, Coppin State
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10:30 AM Interview w/ Jazmone Turner, Delaware State
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10:45 AM Interview w/ Fred Batchelor, Maryland Eastern Shore
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11:00 AM Interview w/ Ed Davis, Morgan State
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11:15 AM Interview w/ Terrence Baxter, North Carolina Central
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11:30 AM Interview w/ Larry Vickers, Norfolk State
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11:45 AM Interview w/ Ty Grace, Howard
MEAC Preseason Men’s Basketball Show Schedule (ESPN+ Broadcast)
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12:45 PM Interview w/ Kevin Broadus, Morgan State
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1:00 PM Interview w/ Stan Waterman, Delaware State
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1:15 PM Interview w/ TBA, North Carolina Central
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1:30 PM Interview w/ Larry Stewart, Coppin State
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1:45 PM Interview w/ Jason Crafton, Maryland Eastern Shore
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2:00 PM Interview w/ Erik Martin, South Carolina State
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2:15 PM Interview w/ TBA, Howard
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2:30 PM Interview w/ Robert Jones, Norfolk State
VIRTUAL COACHES INTERVIEWS ON ZOOM
Women’s Basketball Head Coaches
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82869778331?pwd=b2Jhc3dWbTFPb3g1ZjlyNzFmd3NiQT09
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10:00 AM Introduction
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10:10 AM Interview w/ Ty Grace, Howard
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10:15 AM Interview w/ Larry Vickers, Norfolk State
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10:30 AM Interview w/ Terrence Baxter, North Carolina Central
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10:45 AM Interview w/ Ed Davis, Morgan State
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11:00 AM Interview w/ Fred Batchelor, Maryland Eastern Shore
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11:15 AM Interview w/ Jazmon Turner, Delaware State
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11:30 AM Interview w/ Jermaine Woods, Coppin State
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11:45 AM Interview w/ Tim Eatman, South Carolina State
Men’s Basketball Head Coaches
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85838599224?pwd=ZkxFOGY0dzhCKzU4QTlUU1JWd21iUT09
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12:40 PM Introduction
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12:45 PM Interview w/ Jason Crafton, Maryland Eastern Shore
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1:00 PM Interview w/ Kevin Broadus, Morgan State
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1:15 PM Interview w/ TBA, Howard
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1:30 PM Interview w/ Robert Jones, Norfolk State
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1:45 PM Interview w/ Larry Stewart, Coppin State
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2:00 PM Interview w/ TBA, North Carolina Central
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2:15 PM Interview w/ Stan Waterman, Delaware State
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2:30 PM Interview w/ Erik Martin, South Carolina State