Author: Brandon King

Take a look at these images of the “Reimagined White Cement” Air Jordan 3

Brandon King

The “Reimagined White Cement” Air Jordan 3 places a vintage aesthetic on the classic colourway. Nike Air branding on the yellowed rear tab completes an upper which features a shape that is more in line with that of the 1988 original. Underneath the upper resides a midsole that also plays it part in the aged look with its cream appearance along with black wrapping the heel above a “NIKE AIR” branded rubber outsole. The “Reimagined White Cement” Air Jordan 3 is scheduled to release march 11. They will carry a…

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Take a look at these images of the “UNC” Air Jordan 5

Brandon King

The “UNC” Air Jordan 5 is a very anticipated new colourway of the Air Jordan 5 that slated to debut in 2023. As one could glean from the moniker, it is inspired by MJ’s alma mater, the University of North Carolina. It sports a university blue nubuck upper , with an NTS jock tag on the rear heel. Clear mesh can be seen on the lateral and medial sides with Jumpman branding seen on the reflective tongue. Underneath resides a black midsole with university blue speckling on the white teeth…

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Brittney Griner freed on prisoner swap

Brandon King

Brittney Griner’s time in Chinese captivity has finally come to an end. The basketball star has been in Russian custody since February, when a small amount of cannibis oil was found in her luggage. For that crime, bringing illegal drugs into the country, Griner was sentenced to 9.5 years in prison. The United States and Russia agreed on a prisoner trade. The U.S receives: Russia receives: According to a statement from Russia’s foreign ministry, Griner ws exchanged Thursday at Abu Dhabi International Airport in exchange for Viktor Bout. At a…

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Take a look at these images of the ‘Wizards PE” Air Jordan 3

Brandon King

This upcoming Air Jordan 3 takes us back to a time when MJ suited up for the Washington Wizards. When Jordan took these to the court, upon first look it was thought to be a pair of “True Blue” 3s, but upon closer inspection, it was revealed to be a PE for the man himself. It heavily borrows from the aesthetic of that classic colourway, with its white leather upper, elephant print at the toe, heel and midfoot and blue branding, inner and lace holes. The differences show up on…

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Take a look at these latest images of the Black and University Blue Air Jordan 13

Brandon King

The black and university blue Air Jordan 13 is a new and wonderfully well executed colourway of the 13 that is part of Jordan Brand’s 2022 holiday season release plans. New images have emerged of this beautiful sneaker have emerged and can be seen below. The black and university blue Air Jordan 13 is scheduled to release December 23. They will carry a 200 USD sticker price. Air Jordan 13 Black/University Blue-White DJ5982-041 $200 23 December 2022

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Coach Prime is gone: Why people are upset and Life After Prime

Brandon King

The United States soccer team was eliminated from the World Cup and that story was dwarfed by a football coach leaving a southern school to take a job out west. That coach was Deion Sanders, the school from which he departed was Jackson State and his new school is the University of Colorado. Coach Prime’s decision to become the Buffs’ coach was met with dismay, confusion, disappointment and outright indignation from those within and outside of the Jackson State fan base. As coaches leave programs routinely, why did this seem…

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SIAC News: Week 4 Basketball Honourees

Brandon King

Courtesy of the SIAC: The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has announced its men’s and women’s basketball Players of the Week. For women, Nyla Allen (Savannah State) was named Player of the Week, while Keyshuna Fair (Allen)earned Newcomer of the Week. For men, Eleik Bowles (Savannah State) was named Player of the Week, alongside Myson Lowe (Fort Valley State) who earned Newcomer of the Week, released by the league office on Tuesday. Women’s Basketball PLAYER OF THE WEEK –  Nyla Allen, Savannah State| Guard  |  R-Freshman  |  Jacksonville, FL Second year point guard Nyla Allen led the Lady Tigers to two victories this week. In Monday’s SIAC game against Central…

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Stupid Things People Do For Sneakers: Minnesota youth killed while attempting to buy sneakers

Brandon King

A pair of Balenciaga sneakers cost a Minnesota teenager his life. According to a criminal complaint, police responded to a shooting that occurred at a Plymouth apartment complex at 5:56 pm on November 14. WHen officers arrived, they discovered 17-year old Yaseen Thomas Johnson slumped over in the passenger seat of a Buick Enclave that was parked near the complex’s dumpsters- there were bullet holes in the windshield. Tragically, Johnson was declared dead at the scene; the medical examiner said that he had been shot three times- two shots in…

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Kyrie Irving and Nike are done with one another

Brandon King

The relationship between Nike and Kyrie Irving has come to an end. Monday morning The Athletic and Stadium’s Shams Charania reported he was informed by a spokesperson from the athletic giant that the two sides had parted ways. Nike unceremoniously suspended their relationship , and the release of his next signature shoe, with the star guard back in November for sharing an Amazon link to a film that was deemed antisemitic and then his subsequent refusal to approach the powers that be in beseeching a return to their good graces.…

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Coach Prime says Shadeur will play quarterback at Colorado

Brandon King

Deion Sanders had his introductory press conference today and he announced that his son Shadeur would play for the Buffaloes. The younger Sanders accompanied his father to Boulder shortly after Jackson State’s 43-24 victory to claim their second consecutive SWAC Championship. Coach Prime said in his introductory meeting with the Colorado football team and to Jackson State that he will coach in the Celebration Bowl against North Carolina Central, which they advanced to with their win in the SWAC title game. The transfer portal officially opens for business Monday, meaning…

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