Author: Brandon King

Official images of the “Black/University Blue” Air Jordan 14 have emerged ahead of its long-awaited retail return.

Brandon King

Official images of the “Black/University Blue” Air Jordan 14 have surfaced ahead of its long-awaited retail return. Originally released in 2006, the fan-favorite colorway returns in faithful form. Much like its predecessor, the 2026 iteration features a black nubuck upper accented by hits of university blue at the tongue branding, the Jumpman on the toe, the top of the rear heel, and the signature shield logo on the lateral ankle. Beneath the upper sits a black and university blue midsole, supported by a black rubber outsole to complete the look.…

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2026 “Space Jam” Air Jordan XI Bringing Back Original ‘JUMPMAN JAM’ Tongue

Brandon King

Image via zsneakerheadz Another key detail from the 2026 return of the “Space Jam” Air Jordan XI has surfaced — and it further suggests Jordan Brand is aiming to faithfully recreate the beloved 2000 release. The upcoming iteration will reportedly feature “JUMPMAN JAM” tongue labeling, a distinguishing characteristic of the 2000 version. Most other Air Jordan XI colorways sport “JUMPMAN JORDAN” branding, making this a notable throwback detail. The tongue labeling joins several other revived elements, including the return of varsity royal accents, the “23” stitched at the rear heel,…

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Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 8 Women’s Mid-Major Division Top 5

Brandon King

Week 8 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Mid-Major Division Top 5 largely saw the status quo remain, with no new teams entering the rankings and only a pair of teams changes positions. 5 Fayetteville State Lady Broncos (19-4, 13-3) 36 Fayetteville State remains fifth in this week’s rankings. The Lady Broncos ended the last week of the regular season splitting a pair of games. FSU lost a road game to Claflin, 51-48, as they were unable to erase a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit. They bounced back from that…

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Tennessee State Lady Tigers pull upset in season finale over UT Martin

Brandon King

Image via Tennessee State Athletics Although this season didn’t pan out as hoped, the Lady Tigers of Tennessee State University, powered by a decisive 21-0 run, were able to finish the 2025-26 campaign on a positive note with a 67-60 victory over UT Martin.  Tennessee State was able to turn UT Martin over 25 times, which turned into TSU points. Tennessee State also cleaned the offensive class, outrebounding Martin 13 to 7, and winning the second chance points battle 14 to 8. Though their offense was not firing on all…

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Tennessee State lays 67-42 beat down on UT Martin to secure No.1 seed and share of OVC crown

Brandon King

Image via Tennessee State Athletics In what is easily one of the program’s most pivotal games in three decades, the Tennessee State showed the moment was not too big, emphatically defeating UT Martin, 67-42.  Tennessee State’s defense set the tone, holding the Skyhawks to just 32.6% (15-46) from the floor, 19% (4-21) from downtown; they were even more stringent in the first half, where they allowed Martin to shoot 29.2% (7-24) from the field. The TSU defense forced 19 Skyhawks turnovers, which translated into 20 Tennessee State points.  The Tigers…

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Tennessee State beats SEMO 79-71 in key OVC matchup

Brandon King

The Tennessee State men’s basketball team got a key conference victory Thursday night against SEMO. Although the Tigers only shot 39% (20-51) from the floor and 27% (3-11) they were able to get to the free throw line 42 times, where they connected on 36 of those attempts.  Despite a host of turnovers early, Tennessee State was able to take an early lead and showed the way until Luke Almodovar’s three-pointer put SEMO up 15-13 with 11:23 remaining in the opening half. Tennessee State briefly tied the game at 17,…

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“Bloodline” Air Jordan 12 coming May 23

Brandon King

The on-again, off-again status journey of the “Bloodline” has taken another twist. The colorway, which was scrapped in 2024, was replaced by the “Flu Game” colorway that was released in 2025.  The “Bloodline”’is back on, set to release May 23.  We don’t have images, however, predictions indicate they will sport a black nubuck upper overlaid with lizard print mudguards on the lateral and medial sides. Red would show up on the top-most eyelets as well as tabs on the sides, the lateral of which reads “JORDAN.  A Jumpman topped pull should read “JORDAN QUALITY INSPIRED BY THE GREATEST PLAYER EVER.”  Underneath the upper…

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Black/Cement” Air Jordan IV to feature white edges and face box packaging 

Brandon King

Although their anticipated return is more than eight months, additional news has emerged regarding the “Black/Cement” Air Jordan IV.  Previous tidbits of information included their Black Friday release date as well as their availability will be more limited than originally anticipated. In the latest update, per zsneakerheadz, the 2026 iteration will feature white edges of upper panels as seen on the OG.  Additionally, they will also be housed in the MJ face box.  As it currently stands the “Black/Cement” Air Jordan IV is slated to return on Black Friday in…

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Dawn Thornton to receive prestigious award

Brandon King

Alabama A&M head women’s basketball coach Dawn Thornton will be among the honorees to receive the distinguished award given out by the SWAC Game ChangeHer Award Committee and the Southwestern Athletic Conference.  Coach Thornton’s leadership, commitment to excellence, and undeniable positive impact will be honored during the SWAC Game ChangeHer Awards brunch, to be held in Atlanta, GA, on Thursday, March 12.  In just her second season at AAMU, Coach Thornton has put the Lady Bulldogs on the path to the program’s first-ever SWAC regular season crown, along the way…

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Nike Air Flightposite III to return in 2027!

Brandon King

Long-suffering fans of the Flightposite III can rejoice, as our prayers have finally been answered.  According to the incomparable zsneakerheadz, the third sneaker in the Flightposite line will make its long-awaited return in 2027.  At this very early juncture, there are no available images. Still, if it’s to keep in line with its 2001 progenitor, it should feature a black Foamposite upper that is thinner to rectify the weight and bulky issues that plagued the Flightposite II.  The most notable visual element should remain the large lenticular holograms that occupy…

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