NBA Player Robert Covington Crosses Alpha Phi Alpha

NBA player Robert Covington is now a Spring 2025 initiate of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

The former Tennessee State University star, celebrated for his defensive skills and named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team in 2018, has officially become a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Covington crossed into the fraternity through the historic Tau Lambda Chapter based in Nashville, Tennessee.

Covington’s induction into the fraternity was part of the chapter’s Spring 2025 line, which included 15 new members. The Tau Lambda Chapter took to social media to proudly announce their impressive roster of new initiates:

1. Javlon Jones
2. Dontay Daniel
3. Jordan Roberts
4. Jalen Roberson
5. James Ford
6. Dorian Hines
7. Tiant Perry Jr.
8. Thomas Thorps
9. Naton Smith Jr.
10. Magana Kabugi
11. William Manning
12. Terren Johnson
13. DeAndre Algee
14. Robert Covington
15. Michael Green II

Taking to Instagram to share the milestone, Covington wrote:

“Something I never was able to accomplish in college but finally made it happen. Proud to be apart of The Greatest Brotherhood The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc!!!! ΑΦΑ It’s has gotten a tad bit colder around here. WHO YA WIT ICCCEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE #06TTGB”

The journey to Alpha Phi Alpha was especially significant for Covington, who attended an HBCU—Tennessee State University—where he played college basketball from 2009 to 2013. His NBA career has since spanned multiple teams, including the Houston Rockets, Philadelphia 76ers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Portland Trail Blazers, and Los Angeles Clippers.

Watch The Yard congratulates Robert Covington and his line brothers from the Spring ‘25 initiates of the Tau Lambda Chapter! We look forward to seeing how they continue to represent the brotherhood of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.