Day: August 16, 2024

2025 CIAA Basketball Tournament tickets available via “Summer Sizzler” sale

Staff

Courtesy of the CIAA The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA®), the nation’s oldest historically Black athletic conference, returns to Baltimore, Maryland for the 2025 Food Lion CIAA Men’s and Women’s Championship Basketball Tournament February 25 – March 1 at the CFG Arena. The CIAA will  kick off their fifth year in Charm City with their first ever summer sale,  the “Summer Sizzler” offering fans $100 off for All Session General Admission tickets by using the code SUMMER100. Tickets are available beginning today, August 15 through September 1 exclusively at the tournament website: Ciaatournament.org. 2025 is truly a celebration of legacy…

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You can get Jordan Poole’s GT Cut 3 Player Exclusives this holiday season

Brandon King

Have you ever watched Jordan Poole play professional basketball and wanted the chance to take to the court in the same kicks? Nike is providing that opportunity with the release of a pair of the Washington Wizards guard’s player exclusives.  Poole’s GT Cut 3 sports a combination white textile and mesh upper adorned on the sides by metallic gold Swooshes. Yellow shows up via stitching at the forefoot, lateral stability rails, at the heel counter, inner and branding on the toe. The tongue sports GT 3 Cut branding joined by…

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A better look at the “Stargazer” Nike Ja 2

Brandon King

A set of images has emerged of the “Stargazer” Nike Ja 2.  This celestial-inspired colorway sports a violet mesh at the toe overlaid with leather of the same hue at the toe and eye stay. Azure and yellow Swooshes on the lateral side of the right and left shoe, respectively are surrounded by a concentric pattern, while the colors are reversed for the smaller and embroidered branding on the mesh medial sides. The JA logo on the tongue is also mismatched with azure showing up on the left and yellow…

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Alcorn’s Qwynnterio Cole inks deal with UFL team

Brandon King

Former Alcorn State safety Qwynnterio Cole has re-signed with the St. Louis Battlehawks.  Cole began his collegiate career at Alcorn State, where in his three seasons he recorded 170 total tackles ( 96 solo, 74 assisted) , 5 tackles for loss, 8 interceptions, 14 passes defensed, 3 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries.  The Memphis, Tennessee native racked numerous accolades including being named a 2-time HBCU All-American (2018, 2019), All-SWAC First Team (2018), Preseason All-SWAC First Team (2019) and FCS Preseason All-America (2020).  Cole transferred to Louisville for his senior…

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An initial look at the “FAMU” LeBron XXII

Brandon King

This LeBron XXII is the embodiment of the continuation of the relationship between Nike, LeBron James, and Florida A&M.  It sports a green upper with a more intense iteration of the hue present at the stylized Swoosh on the lateral side that extends to wrap the heel. Orange shows up at the inner, the LeBron signature at the heel and on the tongue.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a green midsole, with a Swoosh on the lateral side (and a LeBron logo likely on the medial side) and a white…

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An initial look at the “Halloween” Nike Ja 2

Brandon King

Images of a new colorway of the upcoming Nike Ja 2 have come to light. This Halloween-themed Ja 2 sports a combination mesh, suede and synthetic red upper. The golden Swoosh resides on a side panel that features a claw scratch aesthetic, while smaller embroidered branding resides on the medial side. An eyeball is embroidered on the rear heel above a depiction of frightening hands reaching from beyond the grave to claim their next victim.  Additional Morant branding can be seen on the tongue and at the bottom of the…

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An initial look at the “Away” Nike LeBron XXII

Brandon King

This colorway of the LeBron XXII could be seen on LeBron’s feet when the Lakers take on opponents away from the friendly confines of the house that Kobe built.  They appear to sport a purple suede upper with a deeper variation of the hue standing in on the stylized Swoosh on the lateral side. A LeBron signature takes it place on the rear heel, while gold branding can be seen on the tongue.  Underneath the upper resides a grey midsole with gold Nike branding on the lateral side as well…

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