Author: Brandon King

Jaylen Brown launching his own sneaker brand

Brandon King

Boston Celtics star forward Jalen Brown is launching his independent sneaker brand, 741 Sneakers. The 2024 NBA Finals MVP wore his brand’s sneaker at Boston Celtics media day.  For the first five years of his professional career, Brown was an Adidas athlete but did not have a signature sneaker. Brown has been a sneaker free agent since his Adidas deal ended in 2021. Although he was never signed to the brand, Brown Nike sneakers, primarily Kobe, eventually took to removing the Swoosh. Brown had been publicly critical of the athletic…

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“Black Toe” Air Jordan XIV : Official Images

Brandon King

This holiday season will mark the return of the “Black Toe” Air Jordan XIV after a decade-long hiatus. Although Michael Jordan never wore these in NBA action, as we know that honor was bestowed on the “Last Shot” colorway, and the return of the “Black Toe” is quite a highly anticipated one.  Official images of the upcoming iteration have emerged and Houston, we have a problem. Although the overall visual attributes of the “Black Toe”’ are retained- black suede toe cap, tumbled and smooth leathers, Ferrari-styled Jumpman logo lack suede…

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An initial look at the “Wolf Grey” Nike Air Foamposite Pro

Brandon King

With all the attention turned toward the Jordan holiday lineup and a very robust release roster, it can be easy to overlook other quality release  from the orange clad company in Beaverton . An example of oneof these overshadowed sneakers is this upcoming Foamposite Pro, of which an initial set of images have emerged.  They sport a wolf grey Foamposite upper paired with black at the tongue inner, collar and Swooshes that adorn the lateral sides.  An embroidered Wolf Grey Swoosh shows up at the  on the rear heel, along with “FOAMPOSITE” on…

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No Aristocrat of Bands for the Howard game

Brandon King

title image via the Tennessee Tribune The Tennessee State/ Howard game has been an eagerly anticipated matchup, not only because of the gridiron action between the Bison and the Tigers but also because fans would get a chance to see Howard’s “Showtime” marching band square off against the Aristocrat of Bands, adding something extra to Howard’s homecoming festivities. Unfortunately, the latter part of that equation will not be taking place. Thursday afternoon, Tennessee State released a statement revealing that the band would not be making the trips for the Lindenwood…

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Anta unveils Donte DiVincenzo’s logo

Brandon King

Last week, a Chinese sneaker brand unveiled the logo for brand athlete, then New York Knicks guard Donte DiVincenzo.  In addition to his logo, the former Villanova Wildcats star will take to the court this season in a player-exclusive iteration of the Anta Zap 2 which will feature a mismatched aesthetic, with each sneaker featuring a tonal blue and orange look, respectively with branding present on the tongue and rear heel.  Underneath the TPU framed upper resides an A-STABLE UP Anti-Rollover Structure-equipped midsole and what the brand termed an “Alternate…

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PE Corner: Aja Wilson’s latest LeBron XXi PE

Brandon King

Outside of their namesake, Las Vegas Aces star Aja Wilson is one of the most prominent wearers of the LeBron XXI. Throughout the WNBA season, the unanimous MVP has been seen in multiple and often very well-executed colorways of the LeBron XXI  The latest iteration for the Paris Olympic gold medalist sports a golden upper deasigned to resemble gold foil. Large black-bordered Swooshes adorn the lateral sides with smaller branding posted on the medial side. Black shows up at the rear heel, which in addition to a LeBron XXI logo,…

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Check out these images of the “Black Toe” Air Jordan XIV

Brandon King

This holiday season will mark the return of the “Black Toe” Air Jordan XIV after a decade-long hiatus. Although Michael Jordan never wore these in NBA action, as we know that honor was bestowed on the “Last Shot” colorway, and the return of the “Black Toe” is quite a highly anticipated one.  Official images of the upcoming iteration have emerged and Houston, we have a problem. Although the overall visual attributes of the “Black Toe”’ are retained- black suede toe cap, tumbled and smooth leathers, Ferrari-styled Jumpman logo lack suede…

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Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 4 Mid-Major Division Poll Rankings

Brandon King

Dr. Kenyatta Cavil contributed to this report If Week 4 of the Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Mid Major Poll Rankings saw no changes amongst the top 3. However amongst positions 4-7, there was plenty of movement, with two new teams hitting the polls.  7. Virginia State ( 2-2, 1-0)  The Trojans enter this week’s poll at no.7, after being unbanked the previous week. In their most recent outing, VSU handily defeated Fayetteville State 35-18. Virginia State quarterback Romero Williams completed 10 of his 16 passes for 231 yards, 4…

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“Valentines Day” Air Jordan 3 coming next February

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Jordan 3 is reportedly released next February. At this juncture there are no available images of this yet to be release 3, but what is known is this women’s exclusive Air Jordan 3 is to make use of a washed coral, gym red and sail color palette.  Initial predictive speculation assigns an aesthetic of a washed coral upper with elephant print overlays at the toe and wrapping the heel. Gym red could show up on the Jumpman branding that is perched atop the tongue as well as…

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”Reimagined Black Toe” Air Jordan I High OG postponed until 2025

Brandon King

The “Reimagined” Black Toe Air Joedan I High OG has been one of the most highly anticipated releases of 2024. Unfortunately the hunger for these will have to wait longer to be sated. Initially set to debut in November, however reporting from zsneakerheadz, the “ Reimagined Black Toe” Air Jordan I has been postponed to the Spring of 2025.  More infomation wil be udated on this developing story as it avails itself. 

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