Author: Brandon King

Kentucky Basketball tapped as “Mamba Program”

Brandon King

Multiple sources have relayed to KSR the University of Kentucky has been picked as a Mamba Program ahead of the upcoming 2023-24 basketball season. Kobe’s widow-Vanessa Bryant- hand selected the Wildcats to be the flagship Mamba school, culminating a process that was over a year in the making. A multi-year rollout is expected to bring multiple programs into the fold. This coming season Kentucky will be outfitted in Team-exclusive Kobe kicks and Mamba branded units could be a possibility in the future. Mrs. Bryant and the Mamba & Mambacita Sports…

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Norfolk State basketball picks up pair of wins in Puerto Rico

Brandon King

title image via Naje Murray Courtesy of Alex Lehmbeck Asst. SID, Norfolk State Athletics TRUJILLO ALTO, Puerto Rico – The Norfolk State men’s basketball team earned a 96-88 victory over LBP Red All-Stars on Monday night at the Ruben Zayas Montanez Coliseum, finishing 2-1 in a trio of exhibition games against pro competition in Puerto Rico.   Tyrese Jenkins pushed the Spartans to a nearly wire-to-wire win on Monday, knocking down four 3-pointers in a 20-point effort. Jamarii Thomas proved his versatility as a scorer and a passer, recording 17 points and eight…

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Black & Red Satin Air Jordan 1 High OG

Brandon King

The Black and Red Satin is a new take on the classic black and red Air Jordan 1 High OG. Initially the colorway started its life as a featured sneaker that was only available at a New York pop-up shop back in 2018, it will see a wider release this holiday season. It sports the classic black and red color blocking, but , as the name indicated, is constructed of satin instead of the normal leather. A stitched “Wings” logo is seen on the lateral ankle with red “NIKE AIR”…

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Jalen Hurts signs with Jordan Brand

Brandon King

Jordan Brand has made a major addition to its roster with the addition of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, according to multiple outlets. “I’m excited and thankful to join the Jordan Brand,” said Hurts in an exclusive statement to Andscape. “I share a lot of important qualities with the Jumpman: dedication to goals, commitment to excellence and values, and an unwavering sense of self-belief that not only drives me but inspires me to make an impact for the next generation.” Hurts is coming off a season in which he completed…

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Check out these images of the “Neapolitan” Air Jordan

Brandon King

While the “Reimagined DMP” Air Jordan 11 garnering so much of the attention , this women’s specific Air Jordan 11 has somewhat flown under the radar. It sports a sail leather upper overlaid with a velvet brown patent leather rand. Velvet brown Jumpman branding can be see on the lateral ankle, with “23” seen in the same hue on the rear heel. On the tongue “JUMPMAN JORDAN” appears on a sash that traverses the tongue. Below resides a white midsole and an atmosphere rubber outsole with velvet brown traction sections.…

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“Social Currency” Social Status x Mac Attack: Official Images

Brandon King

This upcoming colorway is the latest Nike and Social Status collaborative iteration of the Nike Mac Attack. It sports a reflective mesh foundational layer overlaid with ivory suede at the forefoot, eye rows and wrapping the heel. Pine green leather shows up at the heel, collar as well as the Swooshes ( all of which are removable to reveal campfire orange underneath) that adorn the lateral and medial sides. Nike and Social Status branding can be seen on each respective tongue and insole, with “NIKE” seen on the rear heel.…

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The Mimi Plange x Nike LeBron XX coming this fall

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Nike and Mimi Plange are reprising their collaborative relationship that was initially realised with thw debut of the 2021’s “Higher Learning” LeBron XVIII. The Ghanaian-British fashion designer and the athletic giant have joined forces on a special-edition LeBron XX. Its woven upper features a floral pattern splashed in a few specific locations, including surrounding the Swooshes on both the lateral and medial sides. A brightly coloured tongue that features a LeBronn signature with a Plange logo present on the rear heel. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole equipped…

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An initial look at the “Hemp” Nike Calm Mule

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This mule is a new spin on the well-received Nike Calm Slide. The foam upper sports a slip-on design with adjustable straps to give the wearer a more individual fit. A stamped Swoosh on the lateral side, with additional branding on the heels, completes the upper, which is bonded directly to the midsole. A ribbed bordered rubber outsole rounds out the aesthetic. The “Hemp” Nike Calm slide, like seemingly every upcoming Nike release, will debut during an already jam-packed holiday 2023; will carry a $60 USD and will be available…

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“Five the Hard Way” Nike Zoom Freak 5 honors the Antetokounmpo Brothers

Brandon King

The “Five the Hard Way” Nike Zoom Freak was introduced to the world by its signature athlete, Giannis Antetokounmpo, during a NIke tour in China. This colour honors the three brothers of the Milwaukee Bucks superstar- Alex, Thanasis and Kostas. It sports a sail upper spread across mesh and suede materials. Blue can be seen on the “NIKE AIR” branded rear heel overlay, laces. Green takes care of the Giannis logo on the tongue, signature on the rear of the tongue, medial Swoosh, as well as the large one that…

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An initial look at the “Diffused Blue” A Ma Maniere x Air Jordan

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This women’s exclusive iteration of the Jordan 5 is the latest chapter in the ongoing relationship between A Ma Maniere and Jordan Brand. It sports a photon dust upper with translucent netting on both the sides anas well as the tongue. Diffused blue shows up on the “NIKE AIR” branding on the rear heel as as the inner. Black can be seen on the JUmpman on the tongue and sharing space with the aforementioned blue on the “23” on the lateral lower heel. Underneath resides a black midsole accented with…

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