Virginia Union gets taste of NBA life before the All-Star Game’s HBCU Classic

The Panthers took in a game as the guests of the Washington Wizards.

WASHINGTON – When the motorcoach pulled up to Capital One Arena on Sunday afternoon, some fans expected the Phoenix Suns to disembark. Instead, the Virginia Union men’s basketball team ambled out in maroon sweatsuits and assembled near a side entrance. 

The Panthers made the first of two visits to an NBA arena this month. On Sunday, they were special guests of the Washington Wizards. On Feb. 17, Virginia Union will play in the . 


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