Author: Brandon King

Anything you can do, I won’t get called out for The differences in the perception of the actions of Angel Reese v that of Caitlin Clark

Brandon King

When LSU’s Angel Reese let Iowa’s Cailtin Clark know that she was incapable of optically perceiving her, it kicked up a firestorm with many, who happened to be of a lighter persuasion, took umbrage to Reese’s action. Keith Olbermann, one of these liberals who are supposed to be friends of black people took to twitter, calling Reese a “fucking idiot.” ( Olbermann has since offered an apology that was spurred more from the backlash he received, rather than authentic contrition.) Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy ( this is who you…

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“BlackFlint” Air Jordan 13: Official Images

Brandon King

The “Black Flint” is a new colourway of the Air Jordan 13 that is slated to hit shelves this spring. It sports a semi-tumbled leather upper , with black, #M equipped reflective side panels. Flint grey suede wraps the here, with a red Jumpman appearing on the tongue, “JORDAN” showing up on the lower lace tag along with the hologram, the other definitive visual element of the 13, on the lateral ankle. Underneath resides a grey midsole as well as a black-bordered rubber outsole, with white traction sections. The “Black…

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An initial look at the”Michigan” Nike Air Max 97

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Max 97 has an Ann Arbor feel to it. It sports a white mesh foundational layer, overlaid with a strip of maize and a navy blue rand. Yellow Swooshes adorn the sides and also have a home on the tongue, with “air max” appearing on the maize-stitched rear pull tab. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole, a full-length Max Air bag and yellow-branded white rubber outsole with navy grooves. This colourway of Christian Tresser’s brainchild is anticipated to debut sometime over the course of the…

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The LeExcuses never stop

Brandon King

Last night the Lakers and the Clippers met in a pivotal matchup with playoff implications. The Clippers emerged victorious , defeating the Lakers 125-118 in a game that was not as close as the final score would indicate. The win moved the Clippers in the number 5 seed in the Western Conference and also marked the 11th straight victory for the Clippers over their down-the hall rivals. The cause for the loss, was not the hole they dug themselves in the second quarter , the demure play of Anthony Davis…

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Black and White Air Jordan 1 Mid: Official Images

Brandon King

This Air Jordan 1 Mid is a n attempt by Jordan Brand to cash in on the “Panda” wave started by the insanely popular Nike Dunk Low of the same moniker. It sports a white leather upper overlaid with that of black at the toe, eye rows, wrapping the heel and flanking ankles. Black Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with white showing up on the Jumpman branding on the tongue label as well as that of the WIngs logo on the lateral ankle. Underneath the aforementioned upper resisters…

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“University Blue” Air Jordan 1 Low coming this summer

Brandon King

This upcoming version of the Air Jordan Low utilises the can’t miss black, university blue and white colour palette. The university blue of the toe box are overlaid by that of black at the toe, eye row and midfoot. University blue leather wraps the heel, as also shows up on hte Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides. Black also takes care of the laces as well as the Jumpman and Wings logo that are found on the tongue and rear heel, respectively. Underneath resides a white midsole and…

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“Shadow Brown” Air Jordan 1 Low on the way

Brandon King

This upcoming AIr Jordan1 Low sports a sail leather upper overlaid with that of Shawn brown at the toe eye rows, and wrapping the heel. Brown kelp Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides , with the hue also standing in for the Jumpman on the tongue and the Wings logo on the rear heel. Shadow brown is also present on the inner and laces. Underneath resides a sail midsole and a shadow brown rubber outsole. The “Shadown Brown” Air Jordan 1 Low is expected to debut sometime over the…

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Luka Doncic unveils his next signature shoe

Brandon King

Last July the signature series of Dallas Mavericks star Luka Dončić was birthed with the release of the Luka 1. Wednesday night against the Sacramento Kings, Dončić unofficially introduced the world to the next iteration in his signature line, the Jordan Luka 2. The black textile and fuse purple upper is overlaid with purple stitched and bordered black suede. Luka and Jumpman logos can be seen on the tongue and front rear tabs, respectively. Underneath lives an IsoPlate-equipped speckled Formula 23 midsole. The Jordan Luka 2 is expected to release…

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“Reimagined Black and Red” Air Jordan IV to feature premium leather upper

Brandon King

As we have previously reported the classic “Black/Cement” Air Jordan IV will be the latest to receive the “Reimagined” treatment, following in the outsole of the Air Jordan I and III. At this juncture there are no images available , but speculation is that this upcoming IV will also feature a vintage aesthetic with “NIKE AIR” branding. What is known ,is that unlike the original, and every other iteration of the “Black/Cement” IV, the “Reimagined” version will feature a premium leather upper. This course of action by Jordan Brand could…

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Week 4 SIAC Tracklete Honours

Brandon King

Courtesy of the SIAC ATLANTA, Ga. (April 4, 2023) – The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has announced its track and field weekly honors, released by the league office on Tuesday. Ed Gilbert (Albany State) and Nathalia Rowe (Albany State) were named this week’s men and women Track Athletes of the Week, alongside Sundiata Washington (Tuskegee) and Amarianna Lofton (Central State) who collected this week’s men and women Field Athletes of the Week honor. Women’s Track and Field Track Performer of the Week – Nathalia Rowe, Albany State Rowe had an outstanding performance last week at the University of West Georgia…

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