Author: Brandon King

Check out these latest images of the “Cool Grey” Air Jordan 6

Brandon King

The “Cool Grey” is a new colorway of the Air Jordan 6 that is part of Jordan Brand’s 2023 release plans. Said to be inspired by the beloved colourway of the Air Jordan 11, the grey nubuck of its upper is overlaid with white leather. Grey also shows up on the lace locks, tongue, inner, spoiler and branding on the rear heel. Underneath resides grey-accented white midsole and an outsole consisting of Jumpman-branded white rubber and blue tinted translucent rubber. As it currently stands, the “Cool Grey” Air Jordan 6…

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Johnson C. Smith to host tip-off Classic

Brandon King

Courtesy of Johnson C. Smith Athletics CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Johnson C. Smith University men’s basketball team in conjunction with the Wendy’s/Claude Saunders will host the 2022-23 Tipoff Classic on Friday, Nov. 25 and Saturday, Nov. 26 in historic Jack S. Brayboy Gymnasium featuring Morris College, Johnson & Wales University and Livingstone College. The Classic schedule will start with Johnson & Wales taking on the Blue Bears of Livingstone College at 5 p.m. on Friday, followed by the Hornets and the Golden Bulls at 7 p.m. Saturday will be a…

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Morgan State takes beatdown, 60-36 ,to Stephen F. Austin in Puerto Rico Clasico opener

Brandon King

Courtesy of Kevin C. Paige, MSU Athletics Communications 60  SFA 36 Morgan Team 1 2 3 4 F SFA 10  20  17  13  60 Morgan 4  9  13  10  36 Morgan State spent the Thanksgiving holiday taking part in the Puerto Rico Clasico tournament, as they played Stephen F. Austin in the opener on Thursday evening at Roberto Clemente Coliseum. The Ladyjacks would score the game’s first five points and never looked back, as SFA handed Morgan State its first loss of the season, following a 60-36 defeat. Stephen F. Austin (4-1)…

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Tennessee State’s James Thorpe enters transfer portal

Brandon King

Running back James Thorpe has entered the transfer portal. The freshman running back out of Atlanta, Georgia appeared in three games this season, but with Devon Starling and Jalen Rouse seemingly firmly established as the top backs on the team, Thorpe may have decided to seek other pastures that may afford him more opportunities.

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Tennessee State TE Benjamin Johnson enters transfer portal

Brandon King

Tennessee State tight end Benjamin Johnson has entered the transfer portal. The graduate student has been a part of the program since 2019; this season he appeared in 10 games for the Tigers, recording 2 receptions for 47 yards and a touchdown.

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Bethune-Cookman falls short 63-60 against Georgia Southern

Brandon King

Courtesy of Bethune-Cookman Atheltics 63  Ga. Southern 3-1,0-0 Sun Belt 60 Bethune-Cookman 0-4,0-0 SWAC Team 1 2 3 4 F Ga. Southern 12  14  18  19  63 Bethune-Cookman 11  14  15  20  60 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – O’Mariyah Tucker posted a double-double of 10 points and 10 rebounds in Bethune-Cookman’s 63-60 setback to Georgia Southern Tuesday evening in Moore Gym. Tucker’s three-pointer with 1:23 remaining gave B-CU (0-4) a 57-56 lead. Georgia Southern scored the next five points, all on Terren Ward free throws, to take a 61-57 lead. Chanel Wilson sank a…

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West Georgia hands Tuskegee first loss of the season, 63-52

Brandon King

Courtesy of Tuskegee Athletics 52 TU 63  UWF Team 1 2 F TU 21  31  52 UWF 42  21  63 PENSACOLA, Fla. – Tuskegee men’s basketball (5-1, 0-0 SIAC) dropped a midweek road contest on Tuesday against West Florida by the score of 63-52, resulting in their first loss on the year. After taking the first lead of the game just over two minutes in on a three from Gregg Boyd (Seat Pleasant, Md.), the Golden Tigers found themselves trailing for most of the opening half, falling 12-9 at the 12-minute mark and double…

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Turnovers and hot three-point shooting downs Albany State 78-57 to GA Southwestern

Brandon King

The search for their first win of the season will continue, as the Albany State , bow 0-5, dropped their home opener 78-57 to the Hurricanes of Georgia Southwestern. The first 8:41 seconds of the first half was a tight affair featuring four ties .Albany State got off to a much better shooting start than the previous evening against FAMU, connecting on four from downtown in that time span. Phillip Burwell’s jumper put the Hurricanes up 17-15, that was as close as the Rams would ever be for the balance…

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“University Blue” Air Jordan 1 High OG coming July 2023

Brandon King

The “University Blue” Air Jordan 1 High OG is a colourway of the MJ’s first signature shoe that is scheduled to debut next year. At this early juncture no images are available but predictive speculation assigns an aesthetic of a university blue toe overlaid with black at the toe and eyebrow, with the same hue present on the Seooshes on the sides. University blue leather flanks the ankles and wraps the heels. A white midsole and university blue rubber outsole. The “University Blue” Air Jordan 1 High OG is, as…

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Week 2 SIAC Basketballers of the Week

Brandon King

Courtesy of the SIAC ATLANTA, Ga. (November 22, 2022) – The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) has announced its men’s and women’s basketball Players of the Week. For women, Iamunique Bowie (Spring Hill) was named Player of the Week, while Unique Miller (Albany State) earned Newcomer of the Week. For men, Malachi McCoy (Benedict) was named Player of the Week, alongside teammate, Tim Moore (Benedict) who earned Newcomer of the Week, released by the league office on Tuesday. Women’s Basketball PLAYER OF THE WEEK –  Iamunique Bowie, Spring Hill| Guard  |  Freshman  |  Mobile, AL The freshman guard led Spring Hill against AUM on Tuesday with 27 points, eight rebounds,…

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