Author: Brandon King

“Black Toe Reimagined” rumoured to release this holiday season

Brandon King

As we move into 2023 speculation continues to run rampant regarding what shoes could see a debut or a return in the calandar year. One of the sneakers at the top of that list of discussion is the “Black Toe” Air Jordan , which is surrounded by rumours to be the next classic Air Jordan to get the “reimagined” treatment. At this juncture there are no images available , how ever speculation assigns an aesthetic that includes the classic “Black Toe” colour blocking with like the “Lost and Found” Air…

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Albany State women’s hoops survives subpar play and gets by Miles 49-41

Brandon King

It wasn’t always pretty, but the The Albany State women’s basketball managed to secure a win over Miles College Monday afternoon, 49-41. In a game in which the teams combined for 45 turnovers, the Golden Rams were able to avoid a few of the mistakes that ultimately befell their Golden Bear opponents. The first ten minutes of the game were a display of the sport that may have given Dr. Naismith pause to invent the game. In that opening frame, the two teams combined for more turnovers, 14, than points…

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Nike Air Alpha Force coming back in 2023

Brandon King

The Nike Alpha Force is part of an exclusive club as being only a handful of non-Air Jordan silhouettes that Micheal Jordan wore on an NBA hardwood. It will make use of a white, university red, black and neutral grey color scheme and it will sport a white leather upper with performations of a smaller variety at the toe box and of a larger, more spaced flavor on the sides. University red is present on the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides, ribbed collar, lace loops and the…

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An initial look at the “Olive Suede” Nike LeBron XX

Brandon King

This upcoming LeBron XX seems to be geared for for off the the court. It sports an olive suede upper with dual-branded Swooshes on the lateral side. The standard XX branding is likely seen on the lace dubraes, tongue and rear heel. Underneath resides a sail midsole and and creme rubber outsole completes the aesthetic. The “Olive Suede” Nike LeBron XX is expected to debut over the course of the coming months at select retail venues. They will carry a 210 USD sticker price. Nike LeBron XX $210 2023

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“Olive” Air Jordan 7: A brief unboxing

Brandon King

The”Olive” Air Jordan 7 is a newish look for the 7 that is scheduled to debut in 2023. It sports an olive nubuck foundational layer overlaid with black suede. The jagged pattern seen on both the forefoot and wrapping the heels is reminiscent to that on the “Afrobeats” ( as well as the Bin 7). A multi-colored tongue is seen along with a cherrywood Jumpman on the lateral ankle. On the rear heel appears chutney embroidered “NIKE AIR” branding and additional embroidery on the rear pull tab. Underneath resides a…

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“Craft” Air Jordan 5 coming June 2023

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Jordan 5 is part of the ever-growing “Craft” series, in which every model in the series features their own individual aesthetic. It sports a suede upper accented with orange to add some visual variety. Additional Jumpman branding is found on the rear heel with flat pewter present on the inner. Underneath resides a white midsole, accented with with speckled grey teeth and a Jumpman and Jordan branded translucent and white rubber outsole. The “Craft” Air Jordan 5 is scheduled to debut June 17 at select retail venues;…

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Hot shooting propels TSU past Little Rock, 94-69

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69 LR 94  TSU Team 1 2 F LR 26  43  69 TSU 45  49  94 Spurred by shooting from downtown the Tennessee State University was able to end 2022 on positive note, handily defeat the Trojans of Little Rock, 94-65. TSU shot 56% from distance, knocking down 14 of their 25 attempts and shot 59% overall from the field in the wire-to-wire victory. The Tigers got off to a 7-0 start before the Trojans broke the seal on their side of the scoreboard, coming on a jumper from D.J…

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Tennessee State’s Robert Lacey accepts HBCU Legacy Bowl invitation

Brandon King

Tennessee State offensive lineman Robert Lacey has accepted an invitation to participated in the 2023 HBCU Legacy Bowl. Lacey earned 2022 Preseason All-OVC honours and made the 2023 Senior Bowl Watchlist , as he helped open up holes for a TSU offense that featured two backs in Jalen Rouse and Devon Starling that each ran for over 500 yards and averaged at least 4.7 yards per carry. The HBCU Legacy Bowl will feature some of the best senior HBCU football talent in the country, The game will be played on…

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Black and White Air Jordan 1 Mid coming Spring 2023

Brandon King

As we indicated in our recent article on an upcoming black and white Air Jordan 1 Low, people will lazily and mindlessly begin to attach the “Panda” moniker to any black and white sneaker that drops. That is exactly the case with this upcoming black and white Air Jordan 1 Mid; the sneaker is a few months for release and it has already been saddled with that nickname. As can be gathered from that small diatribe, this yet-to-be-released Air Jordan 1 Mid sports that black and white color palette, making…

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Up close with the “Black” A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan 12

Brandon King

Along with a previously covered white-based iteration, this black colourway is one of two Air Jordan 12s produced in collaboration with Jordan Brand and A Ma Maniére. It sports a black nubuck upper overlaid with burgandy crush mudguards on the lateral and medial sides. A Ma Maniére branding can be seen on the tongue, rear heel, first metallic eyelet as well as a AMM hangtag.Standard Air Jordan 12 branding can be seen on the rear heel and top-most eyelet. Underneath resides a black and burgandy crush midsole and a burgandy…

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