“Nuna Baby Essentials is an important partner of Howard Athletics,” Kery Davis, director of intercollegiate athletics, noted. “Nuna’s core values, standards, and commitment to excellence align with those of Howard Athletics. I would like to thank Nuna and its leadership, Kenny Cheng and Brad Bickley, for their continued commitment to our program. Their generous contributions have contributed to the overall success and welfare of our student-athletes.”

The donation will continue the affiliation between Howard and Nuna, established in 2021.

Bickley, Global President of Nuna, shared, “Nuna is so excited to be a part of the great basketball and golf future of Howard University! From the time we first met with the administration and coaches of Howard, I felt an exciting win-win partnership could be established with Howard University and Nuna Baby. Howard family and alums can continue to learn more about our

“We are honored for the opportunity to partner with Howard University to bring our brand core values of family, safety, and community. This partnership has and will continue to grow to further Nuna’s commitment to the growth of the Black community,” Austin Hodges, Nuna’s Chief Marketing Officer, said.

According to the agreement, if viable, the renovations are set to be completed by the end of the 2022-23 academic year. It also requires the placement of Nuna logos on the Burr Gymnasium floors and the backboards, scoreboards, and other considerations.

The women’s Bison team went 21-10 last season in the 2022 NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Tournament, playing in the first round.  It was their first time since 2001 participating in the competition.

Last season, The men’s Bison team reached the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) quarterfinal, going 16-13, and participated in the first NBA HBCU All-Star Classic in Cleveland, winning against Morgan State.