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Kamorea “KK” Arnold Is Next Up: UConn Star Talks Confidence, Competition and Playing With Purpose

In BET’s Next Up, the dynamic guard breaks down her journey, her competitive edge, and the work behind her rise.
03/04/2026
11:26

Next Up: Quincy Wilson Is the Teen Track Phenom Redefining Greatness

After becoming the youngest American Olympic champion in track & field, the Maryland sprinter is proving that history was just his warm-up.
12/03/2025
8:19

Next Up: Kiki Iriafen Is Building a New Era of the WNBA

She’s stylish, strategic, brutally competitive — and stepping into the WNBA at the perfect moment to make her mark.
11/26/2025
9:58

Next Up: Starr Andrews Is Redefining Grace, Grit and Greatness

The history-making figure skater opens up about the moment that changed her career, the mother who shaped her path, and the strength it takes to rise in a sport that wasn’t built for her.
11/19/2025
8:27

Next Up: Zeb Powell Is Bringing Color, Culture, and Creativity to the Slopes

From North Carolina skate parks to X Games gold, Zeb Powell is redefining snowboarding’s future—one bold trick, bright smile, and colorful mountain at a time.
11/12/2025
10:35

Jihaad Campbell: The Philly Rookie Whose Faith, Focus, and Fire Are Making Him 'Next Up'

Eagles first-rounder Jihaad Campbell opens up about discipline, faith, and staying grounded—from his Alabama grind to life in the NFL.
11/04/2025
9:10

Next Up: Lauren Scruggs Is Fencing Her Way Into History

The Olympic gold medalist and Harvard graduate is breaking barriers in fencing while mentoring the next generation of young Black athletes through her work in New York City.
10/28/2025