Author: Brandon King

Tennessee State’s Karate Brenson hits the transfer portal

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In a Friday afternoon post to his X account Tennessee State-wise receiver Chavalier Brenson, or as he is better known. “ Karate”, informed the world that he was the latest Tiger to hit the transfer portal.  Following his freshman campaign at Ball State, Brenson transferred to Tennessee State. In his first season at TSU Brenson appeared in 10 games finishing with 25 receptions and 329, both of which were second on the team. The following season Brenson was again second on the team with 28 catches and third with 277…

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Eriq George enters the transfer portal

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The son of football legend Eddie George, Eriq George, has entered the transfer portal.  The younger George said, in part, in a post on X earlier this week announcing his decision,” The lessons I have learned over the past two years have not only helped me develop as a football player but also as a man. I appreciate the faculty and staff who have guided me in pursuing a bachelor’s degree in communications. I want to thank my coaches for giving me insight, not only on the field but off…

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All- Conference defensive back, Tennessee State’s Jalen McClendon enters the transfer portal

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Tennessee State redshirt senior defensive back Jalen McClendon has entered the transfer portal. McClendon made the announcement via a post on X that reads in part,”I would also like to thank Coach Eddie George, Coach Fish and Coach Nut and the rest of the coaching staff for believing in me and giving me the ability to carry this team on my shoulders.” In the 2024 season, McClendon appeared in 14 contests, recording 66 tackles (56 solo, 10 assisted) 1 tackle for loss, 19 passes defended, and 1 interception, all while…

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Tennessee State forward Josh Ogundele enters the transfer portal

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Tennessee State forward Josh Ogundele has become the next Tiger to hop in the transfer portal, per the Portal Report.  The Iowa transfer appeared in 33 games, with 20 starts, averaging 6.8 points and 4.2 rebounds in 14.7 minutes per contest. Ogundele, a London, England native, began his collegiate career at Iowa, where he spent three seasons before transferring to Middle Tennessee for his senior season. 

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Tennessee State’s Knute Wood enters the portal

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Tennessee State guard Knute Wood is entering the transfer portal.  Wood made his announcement via a post to his X account that read in part, “Thank you, Coach Collins, the staff, and my teammates for allowing me to grow into the player I am today. After much thought and prayer, I have decided to enter the transfer portal with two years of eligibility remaining. “ Wood averaged 5.7 points, including a team-leading .416 from downtown, and 1.7 rebounds in 22.0 minutes per contest. The redshirt sophomore’s most notable moment this season…

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An initial look at the “University Blue” Nike Kobe VIII Protro

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This upcoming Kobe VIII Protro features a university blue engineered mesh upper with large, robustly embroidered Swooshes on the lateral side. With smaller such branding present on the medial side. A Kobe logo is perched atop the tongue, while a much larger iteration of the logo appears on the rear heel.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a university blue midsole and white rubber outsole.  The “University Blue” Nike Kobe VIII is planned to debut later this year. More information on these to come as it avails itself.  Images via FKZSNKRS

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Take a look at these images of the “White/Navy” Nike SB x Air Jordan 4

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The “White/Navy” is the latest colorway in the very fruitful collaboration between Jordan Brand and Nike Skateboarding, with the Air Jordan 4 once again serving as the canvas.  As was the case with the white/green color, this Air Jordan 4 offers an improved shape as these are meant to be skated in.  They sport a white leather upper with a grey suede overlay at the toe. Navy shows up at the tip of the “Wings”, backing the tongue as well on the “NIKE SB” branded rear heel tab.  White netting…

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Tennessee State’s Cam Blaylock enters the transfer portal

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In what could be one of the opening salvo in a mass exodus from the Tennessee State football program following the departure of head coach Eddie George, who became the head coach at Bowling Green, Tigers defensive lineman Cam Blaylock has entered the transfer portal.  In a post on his Instagram account, Blaylock, in part, said “Thank you Tennessee State University for welcoming me with open arms and giving me lifelong brothers, unforgettable memories, and experiences I will cherish forever. To my coaches, teammates, friends, and staff – your support…

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PE Corner: LeBron James wears another SVSM LeBron XX PE

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In the Los Angeles Lakers’ February 10 matchup with the Utah Jazz, Lebron James broke a second iteration of the SVSM LeBron XXII PE, having worn another color earlier in the season.  This colorway is made for his high school alma mater, Akron’s Saint Vincent-Saint Mary’s, they sport a white upper paired with green that forms the shape of the Swoosh on th lateral side, while also continuing its journey to wrap around the medial side. Green can also be seen on the Lebron signature at the rear heel, with…

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Norfolk State erases 11-point deficit to win fourth MEAC Tournament

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image via Nick Sutton It did not come easy and there were times of uncertainty but Norfolk State showed the heart of a champion, battling back from an 11-point deficit to defeat South Carolina State 66-65 to take the MEAC Tournament.  South Carolina showed the way until Norfolk State tied the game at 10 on Chris Fields Jr’s layup at the 13:06 mark After ties at 15 and 17 apiece, the teams swapped the lead South Carolina Stare reclaimed the point when Wilson Dubinsky connected from downtown that put the…

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