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Sellars headed to UAPB after strong season for Raiders
Anthony Sellars was a bright spot in what was long season for the Three Rivers College men’s basketball team — and now he has found his next collegiate destination. Sellars recently signed a letter of intent to play for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff next season. The Golden Lions finished 13-18 this past season, but played a rugged schedule which featured two-time national champion UConn and also faced Gonzaga, Oklahoma (Big 12), Missouri (SEC) and Minnesota (Big Ten).
Project aims to revitalize Pine Bluff through more than $500,000 in federal grant funding
Officials with Go Forward Pine Bluff said they, along with other partners, were awarded more than $500,000 in federal grant funding for a project aimed at revitalizing downtown Pine Bluff.
Former West Memphis head coach Erica Leak hired to lead UAPB
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (KAIT) - A familiar face on Fast Break Friday Night will now lead a Division 1 program. Erica Leak was introduced Thursday afternoon as the new UAPB head women’s basketball coach. She spent the last 4 seasons at West Memphis. Leak led the Lady Devils to 71 wins, the 2023 5A East championship, 4 state tournament berths, and the 2021 5A state finals. She also guided the Forrest City program to prep hoops success from 2015 to 2018.
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