NBA All-Star Weekend: North Carolina A&T edges Hampton in HBCU Classic

INGLEWOOD — Trent Middleton Jr. scored on a driving layup, got fouled and made a free throw with 4.5 seconds remaining, lifting North Carolina A&T over Hampton, 71-70, in the HBCU Classic on Friday night as part of NBA All-Star Weekend.

It was the Aggies’ first lead since they scored the game’s first basket.

Jalyke Gaines-Wyatt’s potential tying floater just missed at the buzzer.

Middleton’s defense was key over the final 57 seconds. He had consecutive steals that led to baskets by the Aggies (10-14 overall...