Day: August 7, 2022

“Dark Driftwood” Nike Dunk Low: Official Images

Brandon King

The “Dark Driftwood” Nike Dunk Low is a new colour of the classic silhouette that is Nike’s release plans for the fall season. Dark driftwood, sesame and sail combine on the leather upper, with black showing up on the lateral and medial Swooshes, as well as the brandy on the tongue and rear heel. Underneath resides a white midsole and black rubber outsole. The “dark driftwood” Nike Dunk Low is planned to debut this fall at nike.com and select retail venues. They will carry a 110 USD sticker price. Nike…

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EuroBasket 2022 News: Giannis Antetokounmpo says Greek team not for ready for medals yet

Brandon King

With all that he has accomplished, 2x MVP, Finals MVP, 2021 NBA Champ, 2019-20 Defensive Player of the Year and much more, at just 27, Giannis Antetokounmpo already has stamped his ticket to the Hall of Fame. Just as he helped lead his Milwaukee Bucks to their first NBA championship in fifty years in 2021, Giannis hopes to be able do something similar, by helping the Greek national team secure a medal in EuroBasket 2022. Though Giannis’ talent is prodigious, his assessment of his team and their chances of medaling…

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EuroBasket News: Valančiūnas and Sabonis free to join Lithuainian national team practices

Brandon King

The Lithuanian basketball federation announced that Jonas Valančiūnas and Domantas Sabonis are now free to practice with the rest of the team. The insurance policy between FIBA and the NBA was the primary obstacle in the two getting on the court sooner. Antigoni Zachari from eurohoops.net sheds some light on now the rule prevented Valančiūnas and Sabonis from getting on the court sooner: The current agreement between FIBA and the NBA, which covers a maximum of 28 days of insurance for players who wish to join their respective national teams. Therefore,…

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Elizabeth City State named LaTaya Hilliard-Grey Deputy Athlefic Director

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From the CIAA Elizabeth City State University Director of Athletics, James DuBose, Jr, has announced the appointment of LaTaya Hilliard-Gray as the department’s Deputy Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator/Deputy Title IX Coordinator.  She will assist with the overall oversight of the Vikings Athletic Department, while also serving as the highest-ranking female in the department promoting meaningful representation of women in the leadership and management of ECSU Athletics. “As we continue to build our team, I am excited to have LaTaya join the Viking family”, said DuBose.  “She has an extensive background as an…

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Sixty-six CIAA student-athletes named on 2021-22 D2 ADA Academic Acheivement Awards List

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From the CIAA The Division 2 Athletics Directors Association (D2 ADA) announced its 2021-22 recipients of the D2 ADA Academic Achievement Awards with 66 student-athletes from three Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) schools receiving recognition. The Academic Achievement Awards, in its 15th year, is a program that recognizes the academic accomplishments of student-athletes at the Division II level. Saint Augustine’s University led all CIAA schools with 25 honorees, followed by Lincoln University and Bowie State, with 22 and 19, respectively. In total, there were a record-breaking 16,802 student-athletes from 171…

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Jackson State women’s hoops to play in WNIT

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From Jackson State University Athletics: The Jackson State University women’s basketball team has been selected to play in the Preseason Women’s National Invitational Tournament in November. The three-time defending regular season Southwestern Athletic Conference champions and two-time defending SWAC Tournament champions will face Colorado, Louisiana-Lafayette, and Texas Tech in a three-game round-robin event. Jackson State will play at Colorado on November 12, at Texas Tech on November 15, and against Louisiana-Lafayette in a contest hosted by Texas Tech on November 16. “I am excited for our team to be selected…

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FAMU’s Land and Sheread named to 2022 Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-American First Team

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From the Southwestern Athletic Conference: Stats FCS Perform Release A total of nine Southwestern Athletic Conference student-athletes have been named to the 2022 Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-American Team. Isaiah Land (FAMU), Jah’Marae Sheread (FAMU), Jordan Lewis (SU), Kemari Averett (B-CU), Isaiah Bolden (JSU), Abdul-Fatai Ibrahim (AAMU), Xavier Smith (FAMU), Mark Evans II (UAPB), and Travis Hunter (JSU) were each selected as members of the team. Florida A&M’s Land and Sheread highlight the list of SWAC selections named to the Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-American Team. At the conclusion of…

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An initial look the ”University Blue” Air Jordan 13

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Jordan 13 is slated to debut the holiday season. Images of this-yet-to-come Air Jordan 13 have finally come to light. The pictures allow to see a black upper with reflective side panel and university blue suede that wraps the heel and extends to near the forefoot. A white Jumpman is present on the black suede tongue, along with the hologram that is synonymous with model. Underneath resides a university blue midsole, black ”pods” and black-bordered rubber outsole with white traction sections and university blue flex The ”University…

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