Day: July 19, 2019

“Chicago” Air Jordan 1 coming February 2020

Brandon King

The shoe you see depicted is, in the sneaker world, colloquially known as the “Chicago” Air Jordan 1. It originally released way back in 1985, it has since seen returns in 1994, 2013, and 2015. It appears that they are on the docket for a return in 2020…sort of. That is because Jordan Brand is now calling the 2020 release “New Beginnings” . The 2020 version is supposed be the high collared version on par with he original 1985 version ( though some of the previous re-releases appear to have…

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“SpongeBob” and “Patrick” Kyrie 5 has a release date

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After Kyrie Irving himself officially unveiled the Kyrie 5 “SpongeBob” Collection, there are now release dates on two of the Kyrie 5s that are inspired by two of Bikini Bottom’s most well-known residents. SpongeBob SquarePants x Nike Kyrie 5 Opti Yellow/Opti Yellow CJ6951-700$130August 10, 2019 SpongeBob SquarePants x Nike Kyrie 5 “Patrick Star”Lotus Pink/University RedCJ6951-600$130 August 10, 2019

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These two colorways of the Adidas Streetball are releasing soon

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The Adidas Streetball is a basketball shoe that has been altered from its 1990’s roots of a previous model. Two coming colorways of this silhouette are a black-based and a white based version. Both feature gradient midsole, with the black one going from volt to pink , while the white colorway goes from a very faint green to turquoise. Both styles’ release are imminent at adidas.com and select retail establishments. Adidas StreetballCore Black/MultiEF1906 Adidas StreetballWhite/MultiEF1908

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Former Alabama State head coach Houston Markham, Jr. passes away

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From SWAC.org: Courtesy Alabama State/SWAC Communications  MONTGOMERY, Ala.- Former Alabama State head coach Houston Markham, Jr. passed away Wednesday morning with loved ones by his side. Markham, the winningest head coach in Hornets’ football history, leaves behind a legacy unmatched at Alabama State. He coached at the institution from 1987 until 1997, leaving the school with 68 victories which still stands as the highest total among any coach in school history. His best season at the helm of the Hornets came in 1991 when the team finished 11-0-1, winning the…

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Third Annual Top 50 Camp presented by the SIAC, SWAC and the NBPA

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From thesiac.com: NEW YORK, NY, July 18, 2019 — The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), the Southwestern Athletic Conference (“SWAC”) and the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (“SIAC”) are pleased to announce their continued partnership in hosting the 3rd annual Top 50 Basketball Camp. The Camp will take place July 26-28 on the campus of Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA.  Twenty-five of the best players from each conference will be featured at the camp in a model similar to the NBPA’s Top 100 Camp. Players will receive on-court skill instruction from current…

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“Light Bone” Fear of God x Nike Air Skylon 2 coming this weekend

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This Light Bone colorway is the latest addition to Jerry Lorenzo’s Fear of God x Nike Air Skylon 2 collection. It sports a light bone and sail upper spread across mesh and suede with reflective detailing. A white midsole and sail outsole complete the aesthetic of this sneaker. The “Light Bone” Fear of God x Nike Air Skylon 2 is set to release July 20 at nike.com and select retail venues. The sticker price is set at $150 USD. Fear of God. X Nike Air Skylon 2 Light Bone/Clear Silver-Sail…

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