Day: April 11, 2022

Barnes and Green named Rooks of the Month

Brandon King

The NBA named the Rookies of the Month for the months of March and April and the Raptors Scottie Barnes was named Eastern Conference ROTM, while Houston’s Jalen Green was named the West’s top monthly rookie. Eastern Conference- Scottie Barnes, Toronto Raptors The Toronto Raptors’ Scottie Barnes was Eastern Conference Rookie of March and April averaging 16.6 points, 7.6 rebounds and 4.0 assists over that time frame. The no.4 overall picks in this past NBA draft has been a solid contributor for the 5th seeded Raptors ,averaging 15.3 points, 7.5…

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Doncic and Embiid named NBA POTY

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Monday the National Basketball Association named thierplpayers of the week for (Week 25) games played April 4-10. Joel Embiid was named Eastern Conference POTY, while Luka Doncic took honors for the Western Conference. Eastern Conference- Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers Joel Embiid did what he needed to do, which is more than cane be said of his bearded co-staar, to make sure the Sixers entered the postseason on a high note. The MVP contender and newly minted scoring champ emphatically lead Philalelphis to a 3-1 week , averaging a whopping 38.7…

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An inital look at the DJ Khaled x Air Jordan 5

Brandon King

Big news out of the sneaker world. Monday afternoon images surfaced of an orange DJ Khaled Air Jordan 5. As so often with sneakers associated with the celebrity disc jocket, it was assumed a retail release was unlikely. Then multiple images of not only the first orange-based colouway, but three others as well. Then reporting from zsneakerheadz stated these four Dj Khlaed x Air Jordan 5s would ,in fact, see a retail release, which has already started the locomotive of hype. As indicated there are four colouways, the previously referenced…

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“Black and Gum” Nike Go FlyEase on the way

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The Go FlyEase is the latest development in Nike’s FlyEase technology. The intent behind FlyEase is to prevent disabilities as an impediment for athletes putting their shoes on. The patent-pending bi-stable hinge combined with the midsole that makes hands free entry possible. The tensioner band holds the shoe open or keeps it closed and allows for the wearer to easily slide them off their feet. The ”Black and Gum” Nike Go FlyEase’s release is anticipated to be imminent at nike.com and select retail venues. They will carry a 120 USD…

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Albany State Tennis finishes 3rd in SIAC

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Despite not winning the conference title this weekend, the team was able to defeat the Panthers of Clark-Atlanta University in the consolation at the SIAC Tournament, 5-2. Asia Raulerson, Bianca Leao, Carla Sorroche and Sumana Panauganti were all victorious in their singles matches. In doubles competition, Leao and Panauganti claimed their match 6-2 ; Doylisha Copeland and Allyah Williams were also victors, winning match by a 6-2 count as well. With the win the Golden Rams complete the 2022 season with an 18-6 record.

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A better look at the ” Dark Iris” Air Jordan 3

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New images of the ”Dark Iris” Air Jordan 3 have surafaced that allows us a bette view of this upcoming retro. It sports a white leather upper overlaid with elephant print at the toe and heel. Dark Iris shows up on the upper most and lower lace loops, bording the black tongue Jumpman and at the collar. In addition to the previously referenced Jumpman, black also shows up on the branding on the rear heel and at the inner. Underneath resides a a white and dark iris midsole and cement…

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SIAC announces All-Conference Golf honorees

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Ten student-athletes have been honored as part of the 2021-22 Men’s Golf All-Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Team, as announced Monday. Headlining the All-SIAC Team are Miles’ Christian Copen, the SIAC Player of the Year, and Spring Hill’s Nicholas Couchard, the SIAC Freshman of the Year. Miles College’s Leonard Smoot garnered SIAC Coach of the Year accolades. The All-SIAC Player, Freshman, and Coach of the Year was selected by the league’s head coaches and sports information directors, while the all-conference teams were decided by conference rankings with a minimum of 12 rounds. Copen has been the…

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April 10, 2022 NBA StatCap

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Who Got it Done Player Spotlight – Victor Oladipo Unfortunately limited to just 41 games over the past two seasons due to right knee injury, Victor Oladipo had his best game in recent memory , looking more like the 2-time All-Star we remember. Oladipo scored 40 points on 13-22 FG, including 5-11 3PA and also grabbing nine rebounds and a pair of helpers in the Heat’s season finale. Rk Player Tm   Opp   MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% FT FTA FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL BLK…

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Luka Dončić seen in Air Jordan 11 IE PE

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Before their regular-season finale against the San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Mavericks star guard Luka Dončić was seen wearing a previously unseen PE of the Air Jordan 11 IE. It sports a red upper with gold accents on the on the large overlays. On the tongues are seen a gold-trimmed black Jumpman and an embroidered ”LD” logo, respectively. A white midole and red rubber outsole completes this exclusive. A release of this shoe in this form seems highly, highly unlikely.

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Up close with the ”Canvas” Air Jordan 4

Brandon King

The ’Canvas” Air Jordan 4 is a woman’s exclusive version of the 4 that is in the Brand’s summer 2022 release plans. It sports a sail canvas upper with embroidered Jumpmen on the tongue and on the rear heel tab. White shows up on the lace tabs and at the inner. Underneath resides a sail midsole and rubber outsole with paint-like color splotches. The ”Canvas” Air Jordan 4 is scheduled to release sometime during the summer and will carry a 200 USD sticker price. Air Jordan 4 WMNS Sail/Sail-Cement Grey-Fire…

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