Author: Brandon King

Knute Wood’s late-game heroics lift Tennessee State past UT Martin 81-80

Brandon King

Knute Wood canned a three-pointer with 15 ticks left in overtime to propel Tennessee State to an 81-80 win over UT Martin Tuesday night. After Ronald Jessamy’s layup tied the game at 10, TSU was to show the way before Vladimir Salaridze’s layup knotted the game back at 16. The Tigers responded with a 6-0 burst to take a 22-16 lead on Antoine Lorick III’s layup at the 6:06 mark. TSU managed to stay out in front for the remainder of the first half, taking a 36-26 lead into halftime,…

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Tennessee State defeats UT Martin 77-61 to end 10-game skid

Brandon King

On the strength of their best shooting night of the season, the Tennessee State Lady Tigers defeated the Skyhawks of UT Martin 77-61 to end their 10-game losing streak but also notched their first OVC win of the season.  The first quarter was largely a back-and-forth affair that featured 9 lead changes and 5 ties. XaiOnna Whitfield was able to convert an old-fashioned three-point play with 0:33 left in the period that gave Tt SU a 16-13 lead heading into the second period.  An 11-2 run in the first 1:58…

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Jrue Holiday debuts upgraded version of Nike GT Cut 3

Brandon King

With it answering the bell on both the performance and aesthetic fronts, the Nike GT Cut 3 has been the on-court tool of choice of ballers at every level. Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday has reportedly been wearing an upgraded version of a popular silhouette, the GT Cut 3 Turbo. Holiday’s GT Cut3 Turbo sports a black upper that transitions to green closer to the midsole. Volt-bordered white Swooshes adorn the sides with two buttons seen above the branding on the lateral side.  Underneath resides a speckled, green carbon fiber…

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Norfolk State’s Diamond Johnson named World Exposure Report Player of the Week

Brandon King

The list of accolades for Norfolk State’s Diamond Johnson continues to grow longer. The graduate guard was named the World Exposure Report Player of the Week.  Johnson helped the Lady Spartans to a 2-0 week, recording 24 points, 8 steals, 7 rebounds, and 5 rebounds in their 77-69 win over Morgan State. In Norfolk State’s 124-51 obliteration of Virginia-Lynchburg Johnson scored 16 points, 6 rebounds, assists, and 3 steals in just 26 minutes, her shortest workday on the hardwood this season.  Johnson leads the MEAC in scoring, averaging 18.6 points…

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Even more images of the 2025 “White Cement” Air Jordan IV

Brandon King

Last seen in 2016, the “White Cement” Air Jordan IV is primed for a return in 2025. This will mark the classic colorway’s fifth revolution around the retail sun, for after its original 1989 release, the “White Cement” returned in 1999, 2012, and the previously referenced 2016.  A new set of images emerged of this returning classic for your enjoyment via thesolechaserz. The “White Cement” Air Jordan IV is planed to mke its latest return May 24 at nike.com and select retail venues; they will carry a 225 USD sticker…

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Making A Difference: Vanessa Bryant and Mamba Foundation gives Kobes to LA fire victims 

Brandon King

The wildfires that have raged in Los Angeles have displaced so many and caused damages that could soar into the billions of dollars. Vanessa Bryant and the Mamba Foundation are pitching in to help those who were victims of the wildfires by providing them with free Kobes.  Over 8,000 pieces of footwear and apparel were given out to those in need at L.A. Dodgers hosted LA Strong Essential Distribution, which was held at Dodger Stadium on Friday.  Much respect is due to both Vanessa Bryant and the Mamba Foundation for…

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Eddie George to interview for Chicago Bears head coach opening

Brandon King

According to reporting from Mike Organ of The Tennessean, Tennessee State head coach Eddie George will interview with the Chicago Bears for their head coach vacancy.  Coaching in Chicago would not be unfamiliar territory for the NFL great. In 2023 Coach George was a transitory member of the Bears coaching staff as part of the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship.  George has helmed the Tennessee State program for four seasons. He led the Tigers to a 9-4 record and a share of the Big South-OVC championship, a feat not achieved…

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Bench production leads Tennessee State to 84-65 win over Eastern Illinois

Brandon King

title image via Tennessee State Athletics Spurred on by 37 points from their bench, the Tigers of Tennessee State handily defeated Eastern Illinois 84-65 Saturday evening at the Gentry Center.  Eastern Illinois built an early 12-9 lead on Kooper Jacobi’s three-pointer at the 14:06 mark. TSU proceeded to go on an 11-0 run punctuated by Antoine Lorick III’s layup that made the score 20-12. Eastern Illinois quickly fell behind by double figures at 24-14 on Brandon Weston’s slam dunk. The Panthers trimmed the lead to single digits briefly when a…

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Tennessee State women’s hoops falls at home to Eastern Illinois, 67-54

Brandon King

title image via Tennessee State Basketball Despite their opponents committing 30 turnovers, the Tennessee State Lady Tigers were unable to sufficiently capitalize on the miscues and were bested by Eastern Illinois 67-54.  It was a familiar and frustrating tune for the Lady Tigers, as they once again stumbled out of the gate, shooting just 5-16 from the field (31.7%). Even 7 first-quarter turnovers the Panthers committed did little to stop EIU from building a 21-14 lead by the end of the period.  The Lady Tigers’ shots continued to be hardened…

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NBA all-time great pats himself on the back for the Cavaliers’ success

Brandon King

The Cleveland Cavaliers currently sit at 34-6 and are tied with the Oklahoma City Thunder for the best record in the NBA. Although there is plenty of credit to go around, there is one person who possesses the go and the unmitigated gall to take credit for the historic pace the Cavs are on, and it is not Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, or Evan Mobley, but rather LeBron James. Yes, you read that right, LeBron James. In a recent appearance on “New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce” James was…

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