Hall of Fame
Bernard "Prime-Time" Elmore was one of the stars of Benedict College's men's basketball teams that were among the best in the nation in 1997 and 1998.
Elmore was an EIAC All-Conference player for two years, the EIAC Tournament MVP and an EIAC Honorable Mention All-American for the Tigers. At 6-foot-6, he played the guard position and was a deadly outside shooter. As a senior, he averaged more than 21 points per game and took the Tigers to a national ranking of No. 2 during the 1997-98 season. By the end of his playing career, he was a three-time All-American, as well as conference and team MVP.
Elmore graduated from St. George High School in St. George, S.C., known as the "Home of the World Famous Grits Festival" and "The Town of the Friendly People." He led St. George High School to its first state championship. He is the eldest son of George Elmore and the late Jeanette Hicks. He has three siblings: two sisters, Shamara and Sabrina Hicks, and a twin brother, Lernard Elmore.
He married Keshia Spann Elmore, a Benedict graduate, and they have two children, Jordan and Megan.
Elmore remains active in the sport he loves by coaching and working as an official.
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