The BET Awards, hosted by Hollywood comedian Kevin Hart, to celebrate outstanding achievements in sports, will have LeBron James, Jalen Hurts and Angel Reese receiving top accolades in its 2025 edition.
NBA stars and legends like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Anthony Edwards were nominated for Sportsman of the Year.
On the women’s side, WNBA athletes Angel Reese, A’ja Wilson, Tennis champion Coco Gauff and Juju Watkins were prominent contenders for Sportswoman of the Year.
The event, held in the United States, was lively as Kevin Hart engaged the audience with humor that spanned topics from music to celebrity gossip.
Beyond the entertainment, the evening was a vibrant tribute to Black excellence, filled with energy, emotion, and memorable performances.
Dubbed “Culture’s Biggest Night,” the event highlighted the intersection of sports and culture.
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The complete list of winners in the sports category for 2025:
Sportswoman of the Year:
– Angel Reese – WNBA (Chicago Sky)
– A’ja Wilson – WNBA (Las Vegas Aces)
– Claressa Shields – Boxing
– Coco Gauff – Tennis (USA)
– Dawn Staley – NCAA Women’s Basketball (Head Coach, South Carolina Gamecocks)
– Flau’jae Johnson – NCAA Women’s Basketball (LSU Tigers)
– Juju Watkins – NCAA Women’s Basketball (USC Trojans)
– Sha’Carri Richardson – Track and Field (USA)
– Simone Biles – Gymnastics (USA)
Sportsman of the Year:
– Aaron Judge – MLB (New York Yankees)
– Anthony Edwards – NBA (Minnesota Timberwolves)
– Deion Sanders – NCAA Football Coach (Colorado Buffaloes)
– Jalen Hurts – NFL (Philadelphia Eagles)
– Jayson Tatum – NBA (Boston Celtics)
– LeBron James – NBA (Los Angeles Lakers)
– Saquon Barkley – NFL (Philadelphia Eagles, formerly New York Giants)
– Stephen Curry – NBA (Golden State Warriors)
– Jalen Hurts (Football)