shooting guard and transitioned to the point guard position halfway  point guard. I was an all-around player: scoring, rebounding, assists and steals. As the point guard, I was the leader of the team. I was known for my tenacious defense, jumping ability, and very athletic.” At Central, he not only played basketball but also ran both cross  in the Interscholastic League as a senior, when he led the team to a 


His Lincoln playing days not only created memories but led to his post-college career. Abney followed Corbett to North Carolina A&T University, where he was an assistant coach on the men’s basket-   


       1994) and earning a trip to the 1994 NCAA Tournament. Abney was also inducted into the North Carolina A&T Hall of Fame this year. When Lincoln came calling to come home, he jumped at the chance to make an impact.


“I wanted to stay in athletics and give back because someone believed in me,” Abney said, referring to Corbett. “I truly love helping all athletes and watching them reach their individual goals.”


The lessons he learned from Corbett always stayed with him. “I owe everything to my college coach, Don Corbett,” Abney said. “He truly believed in me.” Fortunately, Abney also has long had the support of his wife, Di- ane, and their children, Darrell, Dannon and DeAndrea.  said. “She is truly my ‘Always and Forever.’” What a career it’s been.


“I am thankful to God for allowing me to spend my career in sports,” Abney said. “It has been very rewarding and truly a blessing.”


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