Author: Brandon King

“Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 High OG returning in 2025

Brandon King

When it was released in 2015, the “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 High OG was extremely well-received and remains a very sought-after piece of footwear.  At this juncture, there are no images of the 2025 iteration, but what we should see is an Air Jordan 1 High OG that sports starfish at the toe, overlaid with black in “Black Toe” styled color blocking. Starfish also should be seen wrapping the heel and flanking the ankles. White leather side panels are the homes for black Swooshes that adorn the lateral and…

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Sabrina Ionescu wears “USA” Sabrina 2

Brandon King

Tyrese Haliburton was seen in a navy-based iteration of the Sabrina 2 and the sneaker’s namesake herself took to the court in a predominantly white look.  It sports a largely white mesh upper with metallic red Swooshes on the lateral and medial sides. The same metallic red styling is also present on the Sabrina logo perched atop the tongue.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white an navy mmidsole as well as a red rubber outsole. Information on a potential releaase will be reported as it avails itself. images via…

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Special packaging for “Reimagined UNC” Air Jordan I High OG

Brandon King

The classic “UNC” Air Jordan I is the latest original colorway that will get the “Reimagined” treatment.  According to zsneakerheadz, the “UNC Reimagined” Air Jordan I High OG will be housed in special packaging similar to that of the “Lost & Found” Air Jordan I High OG, however the color of the box will be inverted. Although there are no available images, predictive visual speculation assigns an aesthetic of a white leather foundational layer with university blue leather at the toe, eye rows, wrapping the heel, and flanking the ankle.…

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Chicago Bulls announced their 2024-25 preseason schedule

Brandon King

The Chicago Bulls have released their preseason schedule. The five-game tilt features two road games and three at the friendly confines of the United Center.  Things get started with a Tuesday, October 8 road matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Next is playing host to the Memphis Grizzlies on October 12.  October 14 the Bulls will be the guests of division foe Milwaukee Bucks. Chicago wraps preseason action with home games against the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 16 and another meeting with Cleveland on October 18.  The full-season schedule will be…

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A closer look at the “Halo” Nike Kobe IX Elite Protro

Brandon King

The “Halo” Kobe IX Elite Protro is a new colorway of the well-received Kobe IX Elite that is slated to release this summer. Conceived as a tribute to the late, great Kobe Bryant, these sport an angelic all-white Flyknit upper with all branding and markings also appearing in white. Behind the tongue reads “Halo” and also features a Kobe signature, both in black and the only color on an otherwise monochromatic upper.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole equipped with a carbon fiber support rail at the forefoot…

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PE Corner: Aja Wilson broke out LeBron XXII PE

Brandon King

Las Vegas Aces star and current Olympian Aja Wilson unveiled a Player Exclusive edition of the LeBron XXI. The USA themed sneaker sports a white upper with a navy bordered red portion that forms the shape Swoosh on the lateral side. Navy also shows up on the LeBron signature on the lateral side. A jeweled LeBron logo is seen on the tongue along with a small red Swoosh at the medial forefoot.  The aforementioned red portion is also integrated into the midsole, which features a Swoosh on the lateral side.…

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A pair of Alabama A&M basketballers invited to NBPA Camp

Brandon King

title image BPO+ Digital Media Courtesy of Brian Howard, Assistant AD for Communications, Alabama A&M Alabama A&M University men’s basketball student-athletes Lorenzo Downey and Chad Moodie were invited to the National Basketball Players Association Top 50 Basketball Camp, held over the weekend. Downey and Moodie represented the Bulldogs in the weekend-long festivities, which featured players from the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) and Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), HBCU leagues in NCAA Division I and NCAA Division II. During the three-day camp, players showcased their talent against their peers of the neighboring conference through competitive…

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LeBron unveils new colorway of the LeBron XXII

Brandon King

The U.S. Men’s National Basketball opened up Olympic pool play against Serbia on Sunday. In the game, which the U.S. won, 110-84, LeBron James broke out a new colorway of his yet-to-be-released LeBron XXII. They sport a navy upper with a red-bordered white overlay that forms the shape of a Swoosh on the lateral side. Red shows up at the inner, tongue backing, LeBron’s signature on the heel  A white midsole and navy rubber outsole complete the aesthetic.  As it currently stands it is not yet known if these will see a retail release.  Images via talksole

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Ja Morant’s special edition Hall of Fame Ja 2

Brandon King

Ja Morant was recently inducted into the Murray State Hall of Fame Nike helped him do so in style, hooking him up with a special-editon iteration of his yet-to-be-released Ja 2. They appear to make use of a grey and light blue color palette with what looks like a claw scratch pattern spread throughtout the upper. The sneakers are housed in a wooden box that display a miniature version of Morant’s banner that now hangs in the rafters at CFSB Center and also lists Ja’s numerous achievements as a Racer,…

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”Fear” Air Jordan 4 coming November 9

Brandon King

Jordan Brand seems unwilling to answer the clamours of their consumers and finally run the “Taxi” Air Jordan XII, but can find the time and resources to bring back the “Fear” Air Jordan 4 that no one asked for.  It sports a black, anthracite and silver upper with white showing up at the inner, lace tabs, tongue label and Jumpman branding on the rear heel. Black netting is seen on the sides and tonue, with the same hue takng care of the branding on the tongue. Underneath resides a white-speckled…

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