FILE - Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) is shown during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, in Atlanta. Morgan State will play Howard on Saturday in the inaugural NBA HBCU Classic, a matchup that will provide major exposure — and funding — for historically Black colleges and universities while expanding the league's longtime commitment to HBCUs, a nationwide network of 107 schools. “I’m excited about it,” said Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul, a 12-time All-Star and former president of the NBA Players Association. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)