The Secret Game episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 23 MIN

The Secret Game

from The Broadside

In March of 1944, two basketball teams in North Carolina played perhaps the most important game that nobody has ever heard of. It was the first interracial college basketball game in the Jim Crow South. And it remained a secret for half a century.Featuring:Scott Ellsworth, author of “The Secret Game: A Wartime Story of Courage, Change, and Basketball’s Lost Triumph”Links:You can check out Scott’s original 1996 article for The New York Times here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In 1944 two college basketball teams in North Carolina played the most important game that nobody has ever heard of.

NOW PLAYING

The Secret Game

0:00 23:29

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Broadside?

This episode is 23 minutes long.

When was this The Broadside episode published?

This episode was published on March 19, 2026.

What is this episode about?

In March of 1944, two basketball teams in North Carolina played perhaps the most important game that nobody has ever heard of. It was the first interracial college basketball game in the Jim Crow South. And it remained a secret for half a...

Can I download this The Broadside episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!