Jrue Holiday signs multi-year deal time remain with Nike

In a time where players seem to not be as keen on signing with the major brands (namely Nike), it seems as the Swoosh was able to retain one All-Star caliber player. Nick DePaula reports that New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday has inked a multi-year they will keep Swooshes on his feet. At this time, specifics of the deal have not been disclosed.

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Ronnie Fieg and ASICS collaborating again

Ronnie Fieg and ASICS have another collaborating on another project, a ‘Super Blue” Gel Lyte 3.1, nicknamed the “Gel Fieg” 3.1. The Gel Lyte 3.1 is a silhouette that combines the upper of the Gel Lyte 3 with the under foot tooling of the Nimbus. It initially came to retail in 2016 as part of Kith’s ASICS “Super Green” pack. Along with the Gel Fieg 3.1 , a “Super Blue” Gel Lyte 3 that is in commemoration of Fieg’s partnership with Asics. At this point, a release date for either…

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“Multi Color” Nike Adapt BB coming soon

The Nike Adapt BB is the first shoe from the Swoosh that brings the concept of power lacing to basketball. This latest look is multi-colored, sporting a blue, red and yellow upper . A tripled bordered Swoosh with a grip graphic showing up on the heel counter. This upper sits atop a white midsole and a clear speckled outsole completing the aesthetic. The “Multi-Color” NIke Adapt BB is set to drop October 4 at nike.com and select retail venues. The sticker price is set at $350 USD. Nike Adapt BBMulti-ColorAO2582-900$350…

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Magic off to bad start

NBA teams have started practicing as the league prepares to embark on the start of the 2019-20 season. The Orlando Magic are entering the upcoming campaign with aims to build upon the 42-40 of last season’s that ended in a first round playoff defeat. Apparently they are not starting the year off right, According to Josh Robbins, who covers the Magic for The Athletic, head coach Steve Clifford was not happy with what he saw at their first practice. Time will tell if the Magic can get things headed in…

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CIAA announces preseason Men’s and Women’s Basketball All-Conference teams and predicted order of finish

Though we are getting into the teeth of football season, the start of basketball season is looming over the horizon. The CIAA, which has a rich basketball tradition, announced their preseason Men’s and Women’s All-CIAA teams and the predicted order of finish. From The CIAA: Charlotte, NC – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) announces the 2019 All-CIAA Preseason Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams, as voted on by the CIAA Basketball Coaches Associations and the Sports Information Directors Association, and the predicted order of finish as selected by the men’s and women’s…

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FAMU’s Yahia Aly garners MEAC weekly honors

From Florida A&M Sports Information: NORFOLK, Va. |Florida A&M redshirt senior kicker Yahia Aly was selected the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Special Teams Player of the Week, the conference announced on Monday. Aly, who also was named National Special Teams Player of the Week Honorable Mention by STATS FCS on Monday, had a huge game for Florida A&M, going 3-for-3 on extra point attempts and 3-for-3 on field goals. He made field goals of 30, 37 and 52 yards. His 52-yard field goal is the second-longest in program history. Florida A&M…

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“Court Purple” Air Jordan 4 coming in 2020

This Air Jordan 4 will be part of Jordan Brand’s 2020 lineup. It sports a white, court purple and metallic silver color palette. At this juncture no images have come to light, but the prevailing thought is that this shoe will feature a mostly white aesthetic with strategically placed purple and metallic silver accenting. The “Court Purple” Air Jordan 4 is going to release sometime in the month of April 2020 at nike.com and select retail establishments. The sticker price is set at $190 USD. Air Jordan 4 White/Metallic Silver-Court…

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