SZN Opener is back with a brand-new episode featuring North Carolina A&T’s Jordyn Dorsey. The HBCU student-athlete sat down with host Monica McNutt to reflect on her incredible journey on the basketball court and in the classroom. Dorsey embodies a remarkable balance of athletic skill and academic excellence. The Augusta, Georgia native graduated from Cross Creek High School as valedictorian of her class. That same year, she led Cross Creek’s girls basketball team to their first-ever state championship. The Augusta Chronicle called Dorsey “the heart and soul” of the program. While Dorsey prepares to lead the NC A&T Aggies in the upcoming season, she has already earned her diploma, graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology (Pre-med) in just three years. Now a senior, this HBCU All-American is pursuing her master’s degree while continuing to represent the NC A&T Aggies on the basketball court. The first-team All-CAA athlete spoke about her approach to leadership, future goals, and how attending an HBCU set her up for success.