Day: February 26, 2025

North Carolina A&T’s Jahnathan Lamothe named as an Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week

Brandon King

Reigning CAA Co-Player of the Week, North Carolina A&T guard Jahnathan Lamothe became the first Aggie in program history to be named as one of five Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week honorees.  Lamothe averaged 24.0 points, 9.0 rebounds and 1.5 steals per contest as he helped North Carolina A&T to a 2-0 week, with wins over Campbell, 53-50,  and Stony Brook  , 73-72. Lamont he came up big in both contests, scoring 25 points and a critical three-pointer with under a minute to go, while he scored 23…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Teen beaten and sneakers taken

Brandon King

A trio of Port St. Lucien, Florida terns were accused of assaulting and stealing the sneakers off the feet of a youngster outside of a local movie theatre.  At approximately 10 pm on December 28, 2024, Port St. Lucie Police responded to a call of a robbery at an AMC movie theatre located at 1900 NW Courtyard Circle. According to the 13-year-old victim, he was approached by six teen boys as he and his girlfriend awaited the arrival of a parent to pick them up.  The boys asked him if…

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”Sail/University Red” Air Jordan 1 High OG coming Holiday 2025

Brandon King

As 2025 is the 40th anniversary of the bedrock model of the venerated Air Jordan line, the, Air Jordan 1 , it stands to reason that the silhouette would make an appearance during the brand’s holiday release roster. At this juncture there are no available images, but initial predictive speculation assigns an aesthetic of a sail leather upper overlaid with university red at the toe, eye rows, flanking the ankle and wrapping the heel. A metallic Wings logo may be seen on the lateral ankle , with university red Swooshes…

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“White/Photo Blue” Nike Air Pegasus coming this spring

Brandon King

Fans of the Air Pegasus 2K5 can rejoice as Nike is bringing back the popular runner this spring.  It sports a white mesh upper with black overlays and an outer layer of white leather for additional support. Jeweled photo blue Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides with the same branding appearing in an embroidered form on the rear heel and the toe box. Perched atop the tongue is Air Pegasus branding, completing the upper’s identifying markings.  Underneath the upper resides a white and blue midsole that houses Nike Air…

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“Coconut Milk/Black” Nike Dunk Low coming Spring 2025

Brandon King

This upcoming rendition of the iconic Nike Dunk Low sports a black leather foundational layer overlaid with coconut milk suede at the toe eye rows flanking the ankles and wrapping the heel. The lateral and medial sides are adorned with coconut milk suede Swooshes, with coconut milk branding perched atop the black tongue. Additional “NIKE” branding is embroidered on the rear heel. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a coconut milk midsole and rubber outsole.  The “Coconut Milk” Nike Dink Low is planned to debut in the spring of 2025 at nike.com and…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers : Thieves use car as battering ram in sneaker store robbery

Brandon King

A car was used as a battering ram in a brazen late December robbery of a Fresno, California sneaker store. Surveillance video captured at least five thieves scurrying about after they used a vehicle to smash through the front of Drip2Drip.  “A lot of individuals got off,” owner Roman Gonzales said. “They came in with the intent to steal a lot of inventory.” Despite their numbers, It appears the damage the crooks did to the store far exceeded the value of the I’ll Gotten goods. Mr. Gonzalez estimated the damage…

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“Black Satin” Nike Air Force 1 Low coming this spring

Brandon King

If you want to engage in black force energy with an added bit of panache, then these women’s s-specific Air Force 1 Lows may be for you. They sport a black satin upper overlaid with leather of the same hue at the eyebrows. The sides are adorned with black, satin Swooshes, with the branding on the tongue and rear heel providing the only visual variety, save the pink laces.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides the traditional black rubber outsole and matching rubber outsole. The “Black Satin” Nike Air Force 1…

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“Navy” Nike SB x Nike Air Jordan 4 coming March 2025

Brandon King

This upcoming collaborative iteration of the Air Jordan 4 follows in the outsoles of the very well-received “Pine Green” colorway. Bringing the classic silhouette to the board from the court, they sport a white leather upper overlaid with light grey suede at the toe. White netting occupies the sides and tongue, while navy can be seen on the end of the lace tabs as well as the rear heel. On the tongue a red Jumpman and “Flight” branding, with a NIKE SB branding making an appearance on the aforementioned rear…

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