Author: Brandon King

Damian Lillard Says Today’s NBA Has an Entitlement Problem

Brandon King

Lillard is drawing a line between talent and experience. He praised today’s young NBA players as more talented than ever, but argued that organizations are increasingly handing teenagers and early-20s players franchise keys before they’ve learned how to lead, sacrifice or respect the hierarchy of an NBA locker room. His own rookie experience provides the contrast. Lillard entered the league in 2012 and described learning from veterans such as Mo Williams, Earl Watson and Jared Jeffries—even when those players weren’t necessarily major contributors on the court. The biggest difference, according…

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TCU Football Unveils Exclusive Nike Vaporposite Pro PE

Brandon King

TCU football is bringing some serious heat to the field. The Horned Frogs have officially unveiled their TCU x Nike Vaporposite Pro PE, giving the program another exclusive piece of footwear designed specifically for its players. The Player Exclusive edition puts a TCU-inspired spin on Nike’s Vaporposite Pro football cleat, delivering a look that fits right in with the Horned Frogs’ identity. And while fans won’t simply be able to walk into a sneaker store and grab a pair, that’s exactly what makes this release so interesting for sneaker and…

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Alcorn State Mourns the Loss of Hall of Famer Arnold Walker III

Brandon King

Arnold Walker III wasn’t simply a former Alcorn State football player. He was one of the greatest to ever wear the purple and gold. Alcorn State University and Brave Nation are mourning the loss of Arnold Walker III, a Hall of Famer whose name remains firmly etched into the history of Alcorn football. Walker, who died in 2026 at the age of 35, left behind a football legacy that places him among the most accomplished players in the storied history of the Alcorn State program. In fact, Alcorn State once…

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Taj Gibson Retires After 17 NBA Seasons, Returns to Chicago Bulls as Assistant Coach

Brandon King

Credit: Getty Images Creator: Gregory Shamus Taj Gibson’s NBA playing career is over — but his basketball journey isn’t. After 17 seasons in the NBA, Gibson is retiring as a player and returning to the Chicago Bulls as an assistant coach under head coach Tiago Splitter, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. For Gibson, the timing couldn’t be more fitting. The Brooklyn native is returning to the organization that gave him his first NBA opportunity in 2009. The Bulls selected Gibson with the No. 26 overall pick in the first round of the…

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Former USC Star Chad Baker-Mazara Sues, Accuses Eric Musselman of Racially Charged Locker-Room Tirade

Brandon King

LOS ANGELES — A lawsuit filed by former University of Southern California men’s basketball player Chad Baker-Mazara has put USC head coach Eric Musselman under scrutiny over allegations of a profanity-laced and racially charged locker-room confrontation during the 2025–26 season. According to the lawsuit and reports detailing the complaint, Baker-Mazara alleges that Musselman confronted him in the USC locker room following the Trojans’ loss to Washington in the Big Ten Tournament on March 11, 2026. The lawsuit characterizes the confrontation as an aggressive tirade directed at Baker-Mazara and alleges that…

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Blue Ferrari Air Jordan 14 Reportedly Releasing Fall 2027

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Jordan Brand could be taking the Ferrari-inspired Air Jordan 14 in a completely new direction for 2027. According to Jordan Brand reporting from Sneaker Files in collaboration with @zsneakerheadz, the Air Jordan 14 “Blue Ferrari” is expected to release during Fall 2027 for $215.  The upcoming colorway reportedly borrows the familiar Ferrari-inspired construction of the original Air Jordan 14 “Ferrari,” which debuted in 2014 and returned in 2025, but swaps the signature red suede for blue suede.  Yellow is expected to provide the contrast, appearing on the Ferrari-inspired shield, tongue…

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Howard Women’s Basketball Makes History, Names Ebonie Williams Its First-Ever General Manager

Brandon King

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Howard University women’s basketball is entering a new chapter in its program history. The Howard Bison have welcomed Ebonie Williams as the program’s first-ever general manager, creating a new position within the women’s basketball program and adding another layer to its basketball operations. Howard announced Williams’ arrival with a message welcoming its newest addition to the “Culture.” “WELCOME OUR 1ST EVER GENERAL MANAGER, EBONIE WILLIAMS, TO THE CULTURE,” Howard Women’s Basketball posted. Williams’ appointment represents a significant development for the Bison as college basketball programs continue adapting…

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Tennessee State Freshman Triniti Jackson Earns OVC Co-Rookie of the Week Honors

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Image via Tennessee State Volleyball NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee State freshman setter Triniti Jackson is wasting no time making her presence felt in the Ohio Valley Conference. Jackson was named OVC Co-Rookie of the Week following an impressive three-match stretch that showcased her ability to orchestrate the Tigers’ offense while contributing across the stat sheet. The freshman totaled 81 assists, 25 digs, 10 kills and seven blocks across 11 sets, averaging 7.36 assists and 2.27 digs per set during the stretch. Jackson also attacked efficiently, hitting .333 with only one…

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No. 7 Miami Obliterates Florida A&M 77–7: Hurricanes Never Punt in Brutal Rout

Brandon King

image via the Miami Hurricane Florida A&M had no answer for No. 7 Miami on Thursday night. The Rattlers walked into Hard Rock Stadium expecting a difficult matchup against one of the nation’s top-ranked teams. Instead, they endured a brutal 77–7 loss as the seventh-ranked Hurricanes dominated from the opening kickoff. Miami didn’t just dominate the scoreboard. The Hurricanes never punted. No. 7 Miami scored on its first seven possessions, turning the matchup into a runaway and demonstrating the enormous talent gap between a top-10 FBS program and an HBCU…

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Channing Frye Sparks Debate by Calling Giannis a “7-Foot Running Back”

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Channing Frye has sparked a major NBA debate after offering a blunt assessment of Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. Speaking on Road Trippin’, Frye described Giannis as a “7-foot running back” and argued that his offensive game is heavily dependent on his physical gifts. “Giannis is a 7’0 running back. He’s just coming at you.” Frye went on to argue that Giannis lacks the perimeter and post skill set that allows other elite big men to remain effective when injuries limit their athleticism. “If his ankle, knee, hip, shoulder, are…

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