Day: February 16, 2024

North Carolina Central hits the roadacn to take on Howard

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title image via Kevin L. Dorsey / NCCU Athletics Courtesy of North Carolina Central Athletics The North Carolina Central University men’s basketball team looks to bounce back into the winning column as the Eagles travel to Howard University and Norfolk State University. NC Central takes on the Bison on Saturday, Feb. 17 at 4:00 p.m. and will visit the Spartans on Monday, Feb. 19 at 9:00 p.m. Both games will be televised on the ESPN family of networks. Full Game Notes: Game 23 at Howard (Updated game notes for the…

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Howard Basketball takes on N.C. Central in MEAC Clash

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title image via Rodney Pierce Courtesy of Ed Hill, Jr., retired Howard University Sports Information Director Howard University men’s basketball team begins its four-game homestand Saturday (Feb. 17) when they host rival North Carolina Central (NCCU) in a pivotal Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) showdown inside The Burr. Tipoff is slated for 4 p.m. FOLLOW THE ACTION Bison Nation can follow all the action via live stats and/or ESPN+. LAST TIMEOUT On Feb. 5, junior guard Bryce Harris (Brentwood, N.Y.) scored 17 of his game-high 23 points in the second half and fellow classmate guard Marcus Dockery(Washington)…

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Who Will, Who Might, and Who Won’t: 16 February 2024 NBA Injury Report

Brandon King

Atlanta Hawks NAME POS EST. RETURN DATE STATUS COMMENT AJ Griffin F Feb 23 Day-To-Day Feb 14: Griffin (illness) will not play Wednesday versus Charlotte. Mouhamed Gueye F Feb 23 Out Feb 13: Gueye (back) will not play Wednesday versus Charlotte. Wesley Matthews SG Feb 23 Out Feb 13: Matthews has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Hornets due to an illness. Clint Capela C Feb 23 Out Feb 13: Capela (groin) is out for Wednesday’s game against the Hornets. Onyeka Okongwu PF Feb 23 Out Feb 13:…

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“Something for the Hotties” Megan Thee Stallion” x Nike Air Max 97 coming February 20

Brandon King

Nike and Megan Thee Stallion have joined forces to birth this collaborative iteration the classic Air Max 97. This joint effort AM 97 is inspired by fire and ice. Each of the shoes in this collection sport a premium leather upper paired with flake-free glitter. The sneakers are adorned with the Texas Southern alum’s favorite “shoeweltry’ pieces which include a silver earrings. “Hottie” appears on the tongues as well as the of the pieces that adorns the upper. The insoles feature Nike and Megan Thee Stallion branding appears on the…

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“Queen Conch” Nike LeBron XXI coming this month

Brandon King

Inspired by the Queen Conch, this LeBron XXI is slated to debut later this month. Its ember glow upper resembles that of the texture of a sea shell. A campfire orange-bordered Swoosh can be seen on the lateral side with triple-colored such branding on the medial side. LeBron’s signature appears on the tongue, which the underside of a flap on the rear heel reads “EST. !984” . the year of LeBron’s birth. Underneath resides a specked midsole and solid rubber outsole. The “”Queen Conch” Nike LeBron XXI is currently available…

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15 February 2024 NBA StatCap

Brandon King

Player Spotlight – Klay Thompson Klay Thompson came off the bench for the first time since his 2012 rookie campaign and last night against the Utah Jazz he looked like, well, the Klay Thomspon we remember. In his 28 minutes of action, Klay went off for 35 points on 13-22 from the floor, including 7-13 from downtown in the Warriors’ 140-137 defeat of the Utah Jazz. Top Performers Rk Player Tm   Opp   MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% FT FTA FT% ORB DRB TRB AST STL BLK…

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