but the point is everyone is doing what's best for themselves and their situation. michigan state was probably the best fit for her. she's from detroit, she got to pay in-state rate so her pell grant went further and maybe even had some additional grants and scholarships and some HBCUs are damn near ivy league level tuition wise.
these HBCU or bust arguments need to be about making HBCUs an option when it comes to an athlete doing what's best for themselves and not make it about them being cultural guinea pigs. that has to come from the alumni and those who love those schools. the 17/18 year old can't be leading the way. build it up and they will come.