Author: Brandon King

“Rare Air” Air Jordan 4 coming next summer

Brandon King

title image via zsneakerheadz This new colorway of the Air Jordan 4 is part of a highly anticipated 2025 release roster.  The upcoming colorway sports a black suede upper with a Velcro Jumpman tongue label that can be removed to reveal “JORDAN RARE AIR” text underneath. Blue shows up at the inner, while red can be seen on the lower lace tabs. Blue also can be seen on the rear heel, which is home to the “Nike Air” branding.  Underneath resides a white, black midsole with blue at the forefoot…

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Check out this GS colorway of the Sabrina 2

Brandon King

Just like its predecessor, the Sabrina One the Sabrina Two has been very well received already making regular appearances on basketball courts on all levels from rec leagues to the NBA. Today we have a look at an upcoming grade school integration of the very popular sophomore effort of the INS line.  Monikerred “Royalty” by some due to the appearance of regal-styled branding on the tongue, it sports a black mesh upper adorned with a metallic gold Swoosh on the lateral side. Similar branding appears on the medial side underneath…

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Florida A&M football teases new kicks in front of Texas Southern game

Brandon King

it looks the Florida A&M football team has something special cooked up for the team’s footage for their upcoming matchup against Texas Southern on Saturday. They teased th new footwear in an Instagram post in which the box containing the mystery footwear is opened away from the camera to the awe of two players upon seeing whats housed inside. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Florida A&M Rattlers Football (@famufb) The unknown sneakers will be revealed when the Rattlers take Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium…

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Tennessee State v UT Martin: Preview and Prediction

Brandon King

Saturday, the Tennessee State Tigers take on the Skyhawks of UT Martin in a pivotal Big South-OVC. TSU, like last season, find themselves at 6-2, but faltered down the stretch, losing their last three games. In that vein, this matchup also has the potential to be a defining, breakthrough moment for the Tennessee State program under Eddie George.  The Tigers are coming off a bye-week, but in their most recent outing, t Tennessee State dispatched Howard 24-17, spoiling Homecoming at The Mecca. Draylen Ellis completed 19-of-30 passes for 289 yards…

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Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 8 Mid Major Top 7 Poll rankings

Brandon King

Week 8 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Mid Major saw its fair share of movement, with 4 teams occupying a new position and a new team entering the rankings.  7. Tuskegee University ( 5-3, 5-1)  After stumbling out of the gates, 0-3, the Golden Tigers have quietly won 5 in a row, putting themselves back in the mix for the SIAC crown. In their last outing, Tuskegee defeated Central State 30-14. The victory lifted the Golden Tigers into a three-way tie at 5-1 in conference play with…

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Jordan Brand signs 4 rookies

Brandon King

title image via basketpackfr Jordan Brand has signed a quartet of players from the 2024 NBA Draft class.  Stephon Castle | 4th overall | San Antonio Spurs Castle attended high school career at Covington, Georgia’s Newton High School, where his hard work and talent turned him into a 5-star prospect and was selected as a 2023 McDonald’s All-American.  He committed to UCONN, signing a National Letter of Intent, on November 19, 2021, picking the Huskies over 13 other offers be had which included Georgia, Auburn, Arkansas, Florida, Ohio State, and…

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SCSU quarterback Eric Phoenix named HBCU National Player of the Week

Brandon King

title image of South Carolina State Athletics South Carolina State quarterback Eric Phoenix was named the BOXTOROW National HBCU Player of the Week. Against Delaware State, the graduate quarterback completed 18-of-21 passes for 341 yards and four touchdowns and added 30 yards rushing and another touchdown on four carries, as the Bulldogs decimated the Hornets 69-35. Phoenix’s 1,791 passing yards is the most prolific mark in the MEAC and good for 18th in FCS. His 14 passing touchdowns is 14th in the country and also the second most in the…

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Dr. Cavil‘s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 9 Major Division Top 7 Poll

Brandon King

Dr. Kenyatta Cavil contributed to this report This week’s Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Top 7 Major Division Poll Rankings breaks from the fluid dynamic of the previous week’s rankings. Four of the top 7 teams retain their placing from the previous week, while 2 other teams move up, with a new entrant making its way into the rankings.  7. Alabama State ( 4-3, 3-1)  The Hornets enter the rankings at the number 7 spot, after being unranked the previous week. Alabama State is coming off a 27-19…

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“Tribe” Anta Kyrie 1 Speed coming October 26

Brandon King

The “Tribe” Anta Kyrie 1 Speed pays homage to the “family Kyrie continues to grow along his journey.” The upcoming colorway NBA star’s friends as well as his family heritage.  It sports a mesh upper with Native American embroidery, as a call back to part of Irving’s heritage through his mother, Elizabeth Larson, who was a member of the Standing Rock Sioux Nation. A Kyie logo is seen on the tongue, with other Kyrie iconography present at the bottom of the lacing system and Li Ning branding on the side. …

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Albany State v Edward Waters: Preview and Prediction

Brandon King

This Saturday the Golden Rams of Albany State University host Edward Waters in what could be their last home game of the season. Albany State (4-3, 4-1) enters the content fresh off a 52-6 Homecoming destruction of Morehouse last week. ASU quarterback Isaiah Knowles completed 17-of-27 passes for 288 yards and a career-high 6 touchdowns. Javion Jackson hauled in 7 passes for season highs in both yards (149) and touchdowns (4). Tiant Wyche led all Golden Rams ball carriers with 96 yards on 12 attempts.  Edward Waters is amongst a…

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