Author: Brandon King

An initial look at the “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 High OG

Brandon King

When they released in 2015, the “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 High OG immediately became one of the most well-received and sought-after colorways of the AJ 1, with resell prices quickly ballooning to 4 figures. Ten years after their original release Jordan Brand is running the coveted colorway back for a second retail run. Initial images of the 2025 iteration have emerged. Like its progenitor they sport starfish at the toe as well as wrapping the heel and flanking ankle. The former is overlaid with black leather, which also shows up at the eye…

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Alabama A&M announces Donte Jackson as new men’s head basketball coach

Brandon King

image via Alabama A&M Athletics Thursday afternoon Alabama A&M announced Donte Jackson as its new men’s basketball coach, replacing Otis Hughley, who recently stepped down. Coach Jackson arrives on The Hill after spending 8 seasons at Grambling where he compiled a 132-124 overall record, including a program-record 24 wins in 2022-23. He also led the Tigers to 3 SWAC regular season crowns, winning the conference tournament in 2023-24. Jackson’s G-Men to an 88-81 win over Montana State in the play-in game before being defeated 78-50 by Purdue in the first…

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JuJu Watkins wins Naismith Player of the Year

Brandon King

JuJu Watkins was named the Jersey Mike’s Naismith Player of the Year. The Trojans star completed her second stellar season, averaging 23.9 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists as she helped lead USC to a 31-4 overall record and 16-1 within the Big 10 on the path to a no.1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.  When the Trojans stepped up against tougher competition, Watkins was even better, averaging 26.2 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks against AP top ten opponents.  Watkins became the first player, be it Division I, WNBA, or NBA since 2000 to…

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On foot looks for the “Psychic Blue” Nike Air Foamposite One

Brandon King

A new set of images of the upcoming “Psychic Blue” Air Foamposite One has come to light that allows them to be seen how they appear on feet (for those of you who are unfamiliar with how a pair of Foams look as they are worn).  They sport a psychic blue Foamposite upper paired with black that shows up at the eye rows and collar and black mesh at the tongue. One Cent branding is seen at the rear heel as well as the jeweled variety on the tongue; a…

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An initial look at the “French Blue” Air Jordan 12

Brandon King

Since its initial release in 2004, the “French Blue” Air Jordan 12 has been one of the most well-received colorways of the classic silhouette.  Last seen in 2016, the French Blues are making their third retail run in 2025. Initial images have emerged of the latest iteration and it appears to be a faithful recreation of the colorway that many of us have come to know and love. It sports a ribbed white upper overlaid with French blue mudguards on the lateral mad medial sides. Silver overlays on said mudguards…

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“University Blue” Nike Air Foamposite Pro returning in 2026

Brandon King

Originally debuting back in 2003, the “University Blue” Nike Air Foamposite One is being primed for another retail run in 2026.  At this early juncture, there are no available images, however, the visual that should be presented is one of a university blue Foamposite upper with white leather appearing at the eye rows as well as the collar. A white Swoosh adorns the lateral side, with smaller branding present on the lateral forefoot of the aforementioned eye row. Additional branding of the jeweled and embroidered variety is present on the…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Teens attacked at NY subway station, sneakers taken

Brandon King

The NYPD is on the lookout for a pair of individuals who are alleged to have engaged in a robbery and assault at a subway station.  According to police, the incident took place on February 17 at approximately 3 pm when a quartet of unidentified males approached two teenage boys, aged 16 and 15, at the Dyckman Street station in Inwood. The nefarious foursome then pounced on the two youths, reigning down punches and kicks. The incident escalated when one of the attackers brandished a scalpel and then put it…

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“Texas” Nike KD IV returning this holiday season

Brandon King

image via Sole Retriver The “Texas” is but one of several colorways of the still very popular KD IV that has been a part of Nike’s recent release plans.  As could be gleaned from its moniker, this KD IV is inspired by the University of Texas where Durant enjoyed a short, he was one-and-done, but a wildly successful collegiate career that propelled him to being the no.2 overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft. They sport a burnt orange fused upper with white wrapping the rear heel. Longhorn logos on…

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Take a look at the “Fire Red” (Black Tongue) Air Jordan V

Brandon King

The Black Tongue Fire Red Air Jordan V is one of many heavy hitters from Jordan Brand’s extensive OG catalog that will see a retail run in 2025.  They sport a white leather upper with clear netting on the sides and tongue. Perched atop the black tongue, one of the sneaker’s distinguishing visual attributes, is a red Jumpman, while on the lateral ankle is the “23” as seen on Michael Jordan’s PEs of the same colorway.  Red shows up at the inner, as well as the lace locks, with “NIKE…

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PE Corner: LeBron wears this LeBron XXII against the Pacers

Brandon King

In the Los Angeles Lakers’ recent game against the Indiana Pacers, in which LeBron scored the game-winning tip-in, LeBron wore this latest player-exclusive iteration of the LeBron XXII.  They sport a black corduroy upper with purple leather that forms the outline of the Swoosh on the lateral side and wraps around to medial side. Piping of the same color separates the colors and also forms the LeBron signature at the rear heel. Pink shows up at the inner, as well as on the volt-branded midsole, with a pink rubber outsole…

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