University of the Virgin Islands men’s basketball standout Brandon Rasmussen has been selected to participate in the 2026 HBCU Live Xperience All-Star game, scheduled for April 18 in San Antonio, Texas.
This inaugural event, hosted by the Austin Area Urban League at the Alamo Convocation Center, will showcase elite athletes from Historically Black Colleges and Universities within the NAIA.
Rasmussen will now suit up in his final game representing UVI, on a stage that features student-athletes from more than 20 black colleges across the country, including participants from UVI’s conference, the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Athletic Conference. The St. Croix native will compete as a member of Team Nirenberg, under the guidance of Coach Jon Warren from Langston University.
The graduate forward played a pivotal role for the Buccaneers, starting in all 17 games this season, delivering averages of 11.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, while leading the team in scoring. Rasmussen consistently demonstrated his scoring ability, achieving double-digit points in nine games. Defensively, he excelled with an average of 1.6 steals per game, including notable performances with four steals each against Florida National, Keiser University, and Dillard. His most remarkable game was against the #9-ranked Keiser University, where he recorded 21 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 steals. Rasmussen’s outstanding contributions earned him the title of HBCUAC Newcomer of the Week for November 23-30, and he was also a recipient of the HBCUAC Association of Student Athletes Champion of Character Award, recognizing his exemplary leadership, integrity, and impact both on and off the court.
The All-Star game will be part of a weekend packed with activities, including an HBCU College and Career Fair and community service outreach initiatives. These events follow a well-known format that emphasizes larger NCAA Black colleges and universities, while the HBCU Live Xperience now provides a similar platform for smaller institutions.
Tip-off is scheduled at 3 p.m. with the women taking the floor first, followed by the men’s All-Star game featuring Rasmussen at 5:30 p.m. Both games will be streamed live on the Antler Sports Network.
About UVI Athletics
The University of the Virgin Islands is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and a member of the HBCU Athletic Conference, formerly the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference. Entering the 2025-26 season, the Buccaneers will begin their 19th season of athletic competition. As the only Historically Black College or University in the Caribbean, UVI currently sponsors six sports, including men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s basketball, and men’s and women’s outdoor track and field. For more information on UVI Athletics, visit UVIAthletics.com.
