Author: Brandon King

Texas Southern smacked around by Rice 74-44

Brandon King

title image via Texas Southern Athletics 44 TSU 74 Winner Rice Team 1 2 3 4 F TSU 12  15  13  4  44 Rice 19  18  26  11  74 A low scoring second half for the Texas Southern women’s basketball team was to blame for a 74-44 loss to Rice University on Wednesday night inside the Tudor Fieldhouse. Texas Southern (1-5) was led by Taniya Lawson who scored 12 points. Rice (4-3) was led by Dominique Ennis who had a game-high 25 points as she was 6-of-10 from behind the arc.…

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Jeff Green breaks out an all-platinum Air Jordan 11 PE

Brandon King

In their recent game against the Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets forward, and longtime on court wearer of Air Jordans, Jeff Green took a pair of Air Jordan 11s to the court that one could help but notice. These eye-catching 11s sport a completely platinum upper with black Jumpman on the lateral ankle. Green’s number “32” appeared on the rear wheel in place of the standard “23.” A white midsole and a smokey translucent outsole complete this interesting iteration of the Air Jordan 11. As they are a PE, a retail…

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“Reverse Grinch” Nike Kobe VI Protro coming December 2023

Brandon King

The “Reverse Grinch” Nike Kobe VI retro started its life off as a PE seen on the feet of the oft-maligned Anthony Davis and NBA sneaker champ P.J. Tucker, but has morphed into one of the most anticipated releses of 2023. They sport a bright crimson snakeskin inspired upper with black Swooshes adorning the sides. Electric Green shows up on the Kobe logo and signature on the tongue and external heel counter, respectively, as well as the laces. Underneath resides a bright crimson midsole that houses Zoom Air cushioning and…

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Evans’ 32-point night powers Jackson State past Arkansas State 75-71

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title image via Ian Penny Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics 75 Winner JSU 71 ASU Team 1 2 F JSU 35  40  75 ASU 38  33  71 JONESBORO, Ark. – Ken Evans collected 32 points to help lead the Jackson State men’s basketball team to a 75-71 road win over the Arkansas State Red Wolves Tuesday night at the First National Bank Arena. Evans added five rebounds and two steals to his 32-point game to lead the Tigers (2-6). Jordan O’Neal helped out with four points, seven rebounds, and five blocks, and Chase Adams chipped in with 10…

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Tennessee State’s Jaylen Jones named OVC Freshman of the Week

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title image via Tennessee State Athletics Tennessee State freshman guard was named Freshman of the Week by the Ohio Valley Conference on Monday. In three games last week, the Nashville, Tennessee product put together three double figure scoring performances -10 points against Midway, a career-high us Mercer and 11 on Southeastern Louisiana- in helping the Tigers to a 2-1 week. Jones averaged 13.0 points, 7 boards, 5.0 assists and 1 steal per contest during the three-game stretch. The former 3-star product has scored in double figures 5 times this season…

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A quick look at some LeBron XXI PEs

Brandon King

The LeBron XXI is the shiny new toy in the LeBron James signature line. As has been the case with other models, already this season LeBron has taken several Player Exclusive iterations of the XXI to the NBA hardwoods. Below are a few examples of what Mr. James has rocked this season. Which one of these are your favorite?

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”Black and White” Air Jordan 14 coming December 20

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The “Black and White” Air Jordan 14 is a new color of the Air Jordan 14 that is slated to be part of the brand’s holiday release roster. It sports a black combination suede and nubuck upper with white showing up on the Jumpman that appears on the rear heel and toe, as well as the “23” that also is present on the aforementioned rear heel. A Ferrari-esque Jumpman logo appears on the lateral ankle, along with “JORDAN” and “XIV” on the front and rear of the tongue. Underneath resides…

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”Anthracite” Nike Air Foamposite One coming December 2023

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This December the “Anthracite” Nike Air Foamposite One is set to make its third retail run, having originally released in 2007 and made a previous return three years ago in 2020. It monochromatic aesthetic features a black Foamposite upper with black nubuck running the eye rows. Black mesh shows up at the collar, with an open-celled variety present at the inner bootie. Anthracite One Cent logos can be seen embroidered on the rear heel and jeweled on the tongue. Underneath resides a blacked out rubber outsole with anthracite branding. The…

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An initial look at the ”Military Blue” Air Jordan 4 coming May 2024

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The “Military Blue” Air Jordan IV is making its first retail run in 12 years when it hits shelves next May. This iteration differs itself from the previous version in that it will feature “Nike Air” branding, an attribute that has not been seen on this shoe since the 1989 original. It will sport an off-white leather upper overlaid with neutral grey at the toe. Military blue shows up underneath the netting, on the lace tabs, rear heel as well as the Jumpman portion of the tongue branding. As previously…

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Tennessee State defeats Southeatern Louisiana in Emerald Coast Classic Consolation game

Brandon King

Title Image via Tennessee State Athletics 91 Winner Tennessee St. 5-2,0-0 OVC 77 Southeastern La. 1-5,0-0 Southland Team 1 2 F Tennessee St. 43  48  91 Southeastern La. 48  29  77 Tennessee State men’s basketball secured a 91-77 victory against Southeastern Louisiana in the consolation game at the Emerald Coast Classic on Saturday, with five Tigers scoring at least 10 points. The Tigers (5-2) exhibited balanced scoring, as five players reached double figures. EJ Bellinger led the way with 18 points, supported by Christian Brown contributing 18 points off the bench and Kinyon Hodges chipping in with 15…

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