Abraham Mitchell, also known as Mr. CIAA, is pictured in 2005. | Source: The Washington Post / Getty
The HBCU basketball community has lost one of its most loyal, and flamboyant, fans, according to reports that prompted an outpouring of condolences from in and around historically Black college circles.
Abraham “Ham” Mitchell, who earned the nickname of “Mr. CIAA” not only for being a mainstay at the annual Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association basketball tournament but also...