Kb's Portfolio Hello, my name is Kamayua Black. I am from Dallas, Texas, and I attend Bismarck State College as a student-athlete. I'm in my third year of college and my third year of collegiate basketball. In order to work as a basketball coach or sports broadcaster in the future, I am pursuing a degree in communications. My Goal Statement I plan to finish my Associates degree at the end of this school year and after obtain my 4 year degree and get into my career! Resume, Skills, and Awards Resume 2018-2022 High School Diploma 2018-2019 John Horn High School (Mesquite, Texas) Rowlett High School (Rowlett, Texas) 2019-2020 Rowlett High School Kimball High School (Dallas, Texas) Lancaster High School (Lancaster, Texas) 2020-2021 Skyline High School (Dallas, Texas) 2021-2022 Skyline High School Ischool of Lewisville (Lewisville, Texas) John Horn High School 2022-2024 Started pursing my Associates degree 2022-2024 Wilmington University 2024-2025 Transferred Bismarck State College Skills I have my certificate in Microsoft Excel that I earned my freshman year of college I am very athletic and competitive I have been playing sports since I was 4 years old I learned how to work within a team since a young age. I have became a very good communicator over time so I know how to speak into a audience and just within a group. I am a born leader I've been a leader since a young child learned how to lead over time. Experience 2021-2024 Accuracy Score (Scorekeeper and Stat keeper for basketball games) Planet Fitness Front Desk Worker and Trainer. Basketball Referee for AAU games. Training little kids hourly for basketball. Awards I was selected for national honor society in high school. I was awarded Dean's List my freshman year of college. Explore More Published Work! Esports, or electronic sports, has evolved from a niche hobby into a global phenomenon, captivating millions of viewers and players alike. Defined as organized, multiplayer video game competitions, esports can be played on various platforms, including PC, consoles, and mobile devices. While collegiate and professional esports have many things in common, they also differ significantly, which reflects the different phases of an athlete's career and the resources at their disposal. College esports focus on competitive gaming, where players must demonstrate exceptional skill, strategy, and teamwork to succeed. Much like traditional other sports in college. Players participate in organized leagues and tournaments, often with structured schedules and support from coaching staff. Teams also emphasize the importance of mental preparation and communication, as team coordination is critical in high-level play. College athletes are still honing their craft, frequently juggling practice and competition with their academic obligations. Although the stakes are lower than on the professional circuit, college esports teams usually compete in intercollegiate leagues such as the College League of Legends Championship. College teams typically have lesser budgets and fewer resources, depending more on the commitment of student-athletes and institutional assistance to finance their operations. College athletes usually pursue this as a part-time activity. Scholarships are offered by some college programs, but as most athletes are still enrolled full-time, they may only get minimal, if any, payment for their involvement. Professional esports players are at the peak of their careers, often competing for large prize pools and sponsorships in global tournaments. Professional players train for hours, fine-tuning their reflexes, decision-making, and communication to compete at the highest levels. Professional leagues, significant sponsorships, and massive competitions with multi-million dollar prize pools, like the League of Legends World Championship or The International for Dota 2, have all been made possible by the expanding popularity of esports. Fans are just as important in esports as the players. In addition to allowing users to watch live gaming and competitions, streaming services like Twitch, YouTube Gaming, and Facebook Gaming also support active communities. Fans from all over the world have come together thanks to these platforms' accessibility, which allows them to support their preferred teams and players and take part in the larger esports culture. Professional esports organizations have large budgets, including salaries for players, coaches, analysts, and team management. They also have sponsorship deals, team branding, and access to top-tier facilities. Professional esports players salaries can vary from $25,000 to over $1 million per year including sponsorships and viewership donations, etc. Professional esports teams typically have their players stay in big houses together to make everything easier. Professional players usually make a living from esports. Bismarck State College esports players compete in competitions and also have their competitions streamed online on different streaming platforms like twitch and others. They are practicing everyday crafting their skills and making sure they are at the very best they can be much like other athletes. They also have multiple coaches that help make sure they are at their very best. In conclusion, although having a similar competitive gaming base, collegiate and professional esports vary in terms of resources, talent level, and the extent of their participation in the esports ecosystem. For those who want to play professionally, college esports offer a platform for growth as well as a possible route to the major leagues. With its increasing popularity and influence, it's clear that esports is here to stay, continuing to shape the future of gaming and competitive entertainment. Esports The Mystician 86.4 Pg. TBD. Bismarck State College athletics is now part of the NAIA Conference, meaning athletes have a chance to compete at a four-year level while benefiting from bachelor’s degrees and the polytechnic mission. There are various college divisions within collegiate athletic groups. The National Collegiate Athletic Association with its three divisions (D1, D2, and D3) is the largest of all. Two additional associations are the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). With more than 500 member schools, the NJCAA is the regulatory body for two-year colleges in the United States. With more than 250 participating schools, the NAIA is a smaller regulating body. When it comes to size, enrollment, and competition, NAIA institutions are similar to NCAA D2 and D3 institutions. An NAIA school has 27 sports, 22 conferences and 237 universities. NJCAA schools have 22 sports, 24 conferences and 315 universities. An NJCAA two-year college offers an associate degree before a student can transfer to a four-year university and complete an undergraduate degree. An NAIA offers four-year majors, and a student completes an undergraduate degree. BSC Athletic Director Myron Schulz said, "Bismarck State College is choosing to transition from NJCAA to NAIA because of positioning and because the school has now become a polytechnic institution and is starting to offer many four-year major options.” Athletes will now be able to stay at BSC for four years instead of two years if they choose to. They will no longer have to worry about where they will be having to transfer next or what level they will be playing at; they will be settled on pursuing their degree at BSC. As more student athletes will be eager to attend BSC now that it is a four-year institution, it will also offer the institution a lot more prominence around the state and attract more alumni and supporters. BSC has joined the Frontier Conference, which merged with the North Star Conference. The Frontier Conference will have 12 full-time members with the addition of Bismarck State and North Star Athletic Association schools. These include Bellevue, Dakota State, Dickinson State, Mayville State and Valley City State. With the construction of a new, upscale athletic complex and the ongoing expansion of its many buildings and facilities, BSC has already experienced significant growth that will contribute to its transition from the NJCAA to the NAIA. NAIA Transition The Mystician 86.3 Pg.14 TikTok has become one of the most widely used social networking sites in recent years, especially among students. For many young people, it has become their main source of information, creativity, and enjoyment thanks to its captivating short videos. Despite this, some schools do not allow TikTok to be used when connected to the network. A few positives to allowing TikTok on the school Wi-Fi is that students can express themselves creatively by making, editing, and sharing videos on TikTok. Schools can encourage a creative environment while using Tiktok where students can hone their artistic abilities, work together on projects, and display their talents by gaining access to the school's Wi-Fi. TikTok is also a popular platform for professionals and educators to deliver knowledge in an interesting way. Students can view a variety of educational videos on a range of disciplines, such as science, history, and arithmetic, by allowing TikTok to be accessible on school networks. This improves their learning opportunities outside of the classroom. TikTok can also help build the community in a positive way. By enabling students to connect around common interests and trends, TikTok can foster a sense of community among students. This sense of community can boost student spirits and promote peer cooperation, creating a pleasant school climate. Teachers may impart digital literacy skills to their students by using TikTok in the classroom. These skills include understanding online safety, critical thinking when it comes to content consumption, and responsible usage of social media. A few negative ways TikTok can impact the school is the distraction potential it has, which is one of the main issues with enabling TikTok use on school Wi-Fi. During class or study sessions, students might scroll through videos for an extended amount of time, which would be detrimental to their concentration and academic performance. TikTok can also expose students to inappropriate information, including explicit language, themes, and challenges that may not align with school values. This may give rise to questions regarding the platform's appropriateness in a learning environment. Also, because TikTok is an interactive platform, students may use comments or challenges to engage in bad behavior toward their peers, a practice known as cyberbullying. This may cause emotional anguish and have an impact on the school's general atmosphere. The choice to allow TikTok to be used on school Wi-Fi requires balancing the app's possible advantages and disadvantages. The platform presents serious hazards for safety, mental health, and distraction, but it can also provide creativity, community, and educational enrichment. Schools need to carefully weigh these aspects and put policies in place to maximize the benefits and minimize the drawbacks. The best course of action might be a well-rounded strategy that includes teaching people how to use social media responsibly. TikTok on School Wi-Fi The Mystician TBD Sports! I have been playing sports ever since I was 4 years old I originally started off playing football but I always loved basketball more than anything. My family and I took sports very seriously always in my life it was kind of always a sense of peace for me. My whole life I have basically always been known for sports. As a kid I played football, basketball, baseball and also ran track, but in the end I fell in love with basketball the most and always knew that's what I wanted to take the most serious. All throughout high school basketball became the sport I was strictly focused on. I went to a lot of different high schools throughout high school it was hard but it helped me build more character as a person and become more of a leader and I built a lot of great connections over time. I even went to a school to receive more national recognition my senior year and was even able to play on national Television. Throughout high school I received over 15 athletic scholarship offers to play basketball and at the end of my senior year I decided to sign to Wilmington University in Delaware. It wasn't the easiest 2 years of my life but it helped me grow faster as a person and learn a lot also and I built a lot of great relationships with many different people. I decided to transfer after my sophomore year because I felt that's what was best for me and now I am here at Bismarck State College still prospering. Sports Photos! More Photos!