Author: Brandon King

“Infrared” Air Jordan VI coming in 2026

Brandon King

image via zsneakerheadz According to sneakerheadz, the “Infrared” Air Jordan VI is being primed to make a return in 2026 for the sneaker’s 35th anniversary.  At this early juncture, there are no images vailable of the 2026 iteration of the classic coorway but what e should be presented with is a black nubuck upper with nfrard presnt on the Jumpman on the tongue, lace locks and rear spoiler. On the rear heel “NIKE AIR” should be present, while an infrared accented black midsole and black and translucent rubber outsole completing…

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“Gamma Blue” Air Jordan 11 coming this Holiday season 

Brandon King

Image via zsneakerheadz After being in cold storage, the “Gamma” Air Jordan 11 is making its long-awaited return later this year, according to the incomparable zsneakerheadz.  At this early juncture there are no images of the 2025 iteration, however, what can be expected is a black ballistic mesh upper overlaid with a patent leather rand. It is not yet known if said rand will be of the skimpy or the thick variety.  A gamma blue Jumpman is present on the lateral ankle, with “23” seen on the rear heel. A…

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PE Corner: Ja Morant’s “Jaraffe” Ja 2

Brandon King

In a recent game, Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant broke a special edition of his Ja 2.  Inspired by a recent trip to the Memphis Zoo and the giraffe named after Morant by the facility, they sport a giraffe-styled print throughout the upper.  The lateral sides are adorned with black-bordered Swooshes, while smaller black embroidered branding appears on the medial sides. A Ja logo appears on each respective tongue, while “12:AM” is embroidered on the rear heel.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a midsole that mirrors the pattern of…

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PE Corner: Anthony Davis wears another Lakers LeBron XXII PE

Brandon King

This LeBron XXII, which was seen on the feet of Anthony Davis, sports a vibrant yellow patent leather upper with the lateral Swoosh transitioning from yellow to purple at the junction with the midsole. The same coloration also wraps the heel and extends onto the medial side. A yellow LeBron signature is present at the rear heel, with LeBron branding on the tongue.  The midsole that sits below the aforementioned upper sports a golden Swoosh and features coloration of the previously referenced hue-changing branding. It starts as a bright yellow…

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“He Got Game” Air Jordan XIII could return n 2026

Brandon King

We are not yet a month into 2025, but eyes are already looking towards 2026 and in a big way.  According to the incomparable zsneakerheadz, the “He Got Game” Air Jordan XIII is expected to make its return in 2026.  At this very early juncture there are no available images, what we should see is a black tumbled leather foundational layer with white-dimpled side panels and black suede wrapping the rear foot. The signature hologram should be present on the lateral ankle, with a red Jumpman perched atop the suede…

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PE Corner: Oregon hoops debuted “Think Pink” Kobe IX EM

Brandon King

The University of Oregon women’s basketball team played their Stomp Out Cancer game this weekend. In the game, a 54-47 win over Indiana, the Ducks broke out the “Think Pink” Kobe IX Low.  They sport a pink engineered mesh upper adorned on the sides with white Swooshes. White also appears on the Kobe logos that are perched atop each tongue.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a light pink midsole with an external heel counter that features a Kobe logo as well as a translucent rubber out.  As much as we,…

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Why the “Black/Red” Air Jordan I High ‘85 release has been ruined

Brandon King

Since the news broke of their return several months ago, scores of sneaker enthusiasts have been eagerly anticipating the release.of the “Black Red” Air Jordan I High ‘85. However, it seems Jordan Brand cannot stay out of their way, as they have made several inexplicable decisions that have torpedoed this release.  The first was limiting supply to just 10,000 pairs creating needless scarcity. It is another instance of Jordan Brand thumbing its nose at and kicking its consumers in the collective junk by essentially preemptively handling an L to 90%…

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Second half surge powers Tennessee State to third straight win

Brandon King

After being down at the half, the Tennessee State basketball team picked it up in the second half, outscoring Tennessee Tech 49-30 on the second half to claim victory, 89-77.  Tennessee State jumped out to an early 13-4 lead and continued to show the way for the lion’s share of the half. Tennessee Tech took their first lead of the night at 32-30 on Ray Glascow’s shot from downtown with 6:28 left in the opening half. Tech’s time in front was short-lived as Brandon Weston’s layup put TSU back in…

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Norfolk State’s Larry Vickers named to the Midseason Midseason Kathy Delaney-Smith Mid-Major Coach of the Year Watchlist 

Brandon King

image via Matt Patterson Norfolk State women’s basketball coach Larry Vickers was named to the Midseason Midseason Kathy Delaney-Smith Mid-Major Coach of the Year Watchlist earlier this week.  Vickers is in his 10th season and has recorded a 163-98 record. Coach Vickers’ Lady Spartans ball club is currently 17-4, including wins over Missouri and Auburn. Norfolk State sits atop this MEAC at 4-0, a game ahead of Howard in the win column, who is 3-0.  Up next for the Lady Spartans is a highly anticipated matchup with the aforementioned Lady…

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Tennessee State women’s hoops fall to Tennessee Tech, 71-64

Brandon King

image via Tennessee State Athletics A rocky third quarter ended up being the Lady Tigers’ undoing as they fell 71-64 to Tennessee Tech.  After the game was tied early at 6 and 8 apiece, a 6-0 Tennessee State burst gave them a 14-8 lead with 2:59 left in the period. Tennessee Tech cut the deficit to 14-12 before buckets from Somah Kamara and Sanaa’ St. Andre pushed the Tigers’ lead to 18-12 heading into the second quarter.  The Lady Tigers came out on fire in the second quarter, connecting on…

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