Author: Brandon King

PE Corner: Kevin Durant wears “El Valle” KD 18 PE 

Brandon King

Monday night in their game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Kevin Durant laced up the “El Valle” PE iteration of the KD 18.  Deriving its aesthetic from the team’s “El Valley” jerseys, they sport a gradient orange upper reminiscent of a sunset sky overlaid with black at the toe. Purple shows up at the midfoot support overlay, with turquoise present at all the borders. Perched atop the respective tongues are a KD logo and “el Durant.” Black wraps the heel and is also home to multi-colored Swooshes on the medial and…

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JuJu Watkins tears right ACL against Mississippi State

Brandon King

Juju Watkins hold her right knee in pain after tearing her ACL( image via Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) USC star guard JuJu Watkins will miss the remainder of the NCAA Tournament with a torn ACL.  The injury occurred with 4:43 left in the first quarter of the Lady Trojans matchup against Mississippi State. Watkins was driving to the basket when she went down in between a pair of MSU defenders. She grabbed her knee and appeared to be in a great deal of pain.  She had to be…

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These are not “Infrareds” you are looking for

Brandon King

Recently we reported on the return of the “Infrared” Air Jordan VI that was reportedly set to take place in 2026. It now appears that may not be the case, according to SneakerFiles, there is an Air Jordan VI coming in 2026 and it will feature the infrared color instead of the classic color it will be the “Reverse Infrared” iteration.  This colorway was based on the salesman sample from 1999-2000. It features much of the same visual elements ( black upper, infrared Jumpman at the tongue and lace locks,…

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PE Corner: That time Kobe wore these Kobe VIs

Brandon King

Many of the subjects of our PE Corner segment have been Kobes, this is the first time a pair is being highlighted a pair worn by the man himself, the late, great Kobe Bryant.  This Mamba exclusive iteration of the Zoom Kobe VI sports a purple-scaled up in which the purple neatly appears black. Speaking of black, that is the hue of the Swooshes that adorns the sides. Black can also be worn via the leather overlay that wraps the heel, the Kobe logo that is perched atop the purple…

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PE Corner: LeBron wears these in his return against the Bulls

Brandon King

LeBron James returned from a groin injury against the Chicago Bulls, a 146-116 beatdown in favor of the Bulls, in this latest player-exclusive iteration of his LeBron XXII.  They sport a vibrant blue nubuck upper paired with metallic silver that forms the Swoosh on the lateral side, wraps the heel, and extends onto the medial side. Metallic silver piping separates the blue and silver sectors and also comprises the LeBron signature at the rear heel. A LeBron XXII logo is perched atop the heel, rounding out the upper.  Underneath the…

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An initial look at the “Psychic Blue” Nike Air Foamposite One

Brandon King

The “Psychic Blue” is one of several colorways of the classic Foamposite One silhouette that is in Nike’s 2025 release plans.  Initial images of one of the upcoming colorways, “Psychic Blue have emerged. They sport a psychic blue Foamposite upper paired with black nubuck at the eye rows, collar, and rear heel. A One Cent logo is seen on the rear heel with psychic blue present on the striped pull tabs at the tongue and rear heel.  Underneath resides a carbon fiber shank and a blue-tinted translucent rubber outsole.  Nike…

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Brandon King

More exciting 2026 Air Jordan news has emerged. According to the incomparable zsneakerheadz, the “White/Red” is slated to return in 2026 However this latest revelation for the next calendar year is tinged with disappointment, as zsneakerheadz also adds that it is this colorway to drop and not the “He Got Game” iteration that was previously reported.  At this early juncture, there are no available images, however, what should see is the standard aesthetic of this colorway of a white leather upper with dimpled side panels. Red suede should wrap the…

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Norfolk State’s Larry Vickers accepting Auburn job

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Norfolk State head women’s basketball coach Larry Vickers has repotedly accepted the head coach position at Auburn. “Larry embraced the challenge of rebuilding Norfolk State’s women’s basketball team, taking over a program in need of a transformation,” said Dr. Melody Webb, NSU’s Director of Athleticsin a statement. “Over the past decade, he has consistently exceeded expectations, crafting one of the most successful dynasties ever seen in HBCU sports. He has elevated our women’s basketball program to unmatched heights, establishing Norfolk State as a model of excellence in the sport.” « ;…

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Reggie Barlow announced as Tennessee State head football coach

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Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics Tennessee State University is proud to announce the appointment of Reggie Barlow as the 23rd head football coach in program history. A proven leader with extensive coaching experience and a championship pedigree, Barlow brings a wealth of knowledge and a history of success at both the professional and collegiate levels. Barlow joins TSU after a standout tenure as head coach of the UFL’s D.C. Defenders, where he led the team to a league-best 9-1 record and a championship game appearance in 2023. His remarkable leadership…

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Reggie Barlow to accept Tennessee State head coach job

Brandon King

According to multiple outlets, Reggie Barlow informed the DC Defenders just next week before the season kicks off, that he is departing the team, to reportedly accept the head coaching vacancy at Tennessee State. Barlow was heading to his third season as DC Defenders’ head coach, compiling a 13-7 record, guiding them to a13-7, winning an XFL North titletitled appreacnxe in the XFL Championship Game.  Barlow enjenjoyed an ht-year NFL career in which he played as a receiver and return specialist for the Jacksonville Jaguars, and the Tampa Bay BucBuccaneersn…

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