HBCUs recruit international athletes for tennis. Some are calling it into question : NPR

When it come to tennis, many historically Black colleges and universities recruit international players, despite growth in the sport among African Americans

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In an effort to stay competitive in some sports, historically Black colleges and universities are diversifying their rosters. Some say that means moving away from the reason these schools were founded - to give African American students an option for higher education. Julien Virgin, with member station WABE in Atlanta, reports on the effect of international recruiting on HBCU tennis teams.

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