WASHINGTON (June 11, 2026) – To celebrate the hometown Washington Wizards bringing the No. 1 pick back to The District, the Howard University men's basketball program will be hosting its first-ever NBA Draft Watch Party. The event will be held Tuesday (June 23) at Morton's The Streakhouse (1050 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20036), beginning at 7:30 p.m.
 
Additionally, The Dream Factory has an impressive lineup in attendance to celebrate, including Howard men's basketball head coach Kenneth Blakeney, Howard General Manager & NIL Strategist Daniel G. Marks, two-time NBA Champion and D.C. native Quinn Cook, WUSA9 Anchor Melissa Kim and Washington Wizards reporter for Monumental Network & NBC Sports Washington Bijan Todd.
 
Fans can join the excitement by scanning the QR Code or registering here. Tickets to the event include admission, food and drinks.
 
HU had a historic year for the program under Coach Blakeney. The Bison won 24 games, tying the school record for most wins in a season. More importantly, they won a first round NCAA game for the first time in school history, setting the stage for something special in years to come.
 
Howard finished 23^rd on the CollegeInsider.com Men's Mid-Major Top 25 Poll for the first time in its 27 years of existence and looks to build on this season's success for the upcoming 2026-27 campaign.
 
For more information, visit the Bison Athletics website at www.HUBison.com.