Author: Brandon King

International Hoops News: Germany to retire Dirk Nowitski’s national jersey

Brandon King

The German basketball federation announced they will retire Dirk Nowitski’s no.14 national team jersey. This marks the first time a national federation will retire a jersey, something that was impermissible under the old FIBA rules. “I felt honored above all when this idea was presented to me by the German federation. It was a nice surprise and I’m already excited about what awaits me in Cologne. As an ambassador of FIBA EuroBasket, I’m looking forward to exciting games with great teams and hope that the fans in Cologne and Berlin…

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EuroBasket 2022: Giannis leads Greece to 86-70 win over Spain

Brandon King

From By Mirto Tsitsiou at eurhoops.net: In the first prep game for both Greece and Spain, Giannis set the tone with 31 points on 11/13 FG including 2/3 threes, 10 rebounds, and three assists in 20 minutes of action. And of course, the Greek national team in front of 15.000 fans got an easy 86-70 win. Tyler Dorsey added 11 points for the hosts and Dimitris Agravanis had nine, while potential starters Kostas Sloukasand George Papagiannis missed the game. Willy Hernangomez scored 15 points for Spain, which was also missing Sergio…

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EuroBasket News: Spain cuts EuroBasket roster down to 18

Brandon King

The Spanish Basketball Federation announced initial round of cuts from their preliminary roster. Miguel Salvo, Jonathan Barreiro, Alberto Diaz and Hector Alderte will not be moving forward as the team trimmed its roster down to 18 in front of the opening of home-and-home friendly matchups that began Tuesday , with trip to Athens, Greece. Spain’s remaining EuroBasket selections: Alberto Abalde (Real Madrid)Dario Brizuela (Unicaja)Lorenzo Brown (Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv)Quino Colom (Girona)Jaime Fernandez (Lenovo Tenerife)Rudy Fernandez (Real Madrid)Usman Garuba (Houston Rockets)Fran Guerra (Lenovo Tenerife)Juan Hernangomez (Toronto Raptors)Willy Hernangomez (New Orleans Pelicans)Sergio Llull…

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Albany State basketball adds eight in 2022 recruiting class

Brandon King

The Albany State University men’s babasketball added eight new players as part of their 2022 recruiting class. ASU brought in players from the prep and high school levels, community College and three D-1 transfers. “We are excited with the 2022 men’s basketball recruiting class that is coming to Albany State University. We look forward to the challenge of competing in the SIAC.” Patrick Gayle, Albany State men’s basketball head coach Here is the full recruiting class: Andy Antoine; 6’9 So. F Advance Prep, Hillsborough CCAndy is a skilled forward that…

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Salivate over these latest images of the “Fire Red” Air Jordan III

Brandon King

For many a sneaker enthusiast, (including the author) the returning classic the “Fire Red” Air Jordan III is at or near the top of their must have 2022 releases. Not seen since 2013, the upcoming version of the fire reds will mark the first time it will return with “NIKE AIR” branding since its original 1988 release. New images of the “Fire Red” Air Jordan III that allow the full beauty of this sneaker to be visually taken in from multiple angles. Check them out below. Air Jordan III OG…

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KD reiterates trade request, gives Nets ultimatum

Brandon King

When Kevin Durant signed with the Golden State Warriors during the 2016 offseason, it was shocking, as it seemed to come out of nowhere. Six years later Durant once again made waves during an NBA offseason when he shocked the basketball world , and most specifically the Brooklyn Nets , by his trade request. As it has been several weeks and the Nets were unable to find a deal both suitable to them and KD there was thought that perhaps what ever issues had pushed Durant to the point of…

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This Jordan Jumpman Pro is on the way

Brandon King

The Jordan Jumpman Pro released back during the infancy of Jordan Brand, and from a Team Jordan perspective, beginning of their the golden age. In celebration of the model’s 25th anniversary, original and new colourways, of which this is the latter, will return or make their retail debuts. This iteration of the Pro sports a black and white leather upper accented with red at the Jumpman on the lateral ankle and rear heel, top eyelet and on the ”JUMPMAN PRO” text on the rear heel. Underneath the upper resides a…

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An initial look at the ”Cinnabar” Nike Dunk High

Brandon King

This upcoming colourway is the latest addition to the Nike Dunk High LXX roster. This more upscale take on the classic Dunk High sports full leather construction leather with cinnabar and mars stone leather overlays. Leather is also present on the tongue tags, as well as the inner, as to promote a more premium aesthetic and feel. Underneath this upper resides a white midsole and a cinnabar leather outsole. The ”Cinnabar” Nike Dunk High LXX is imminently expected at nike.com and select retail establishments; pricing information is forthcoming. Nike Dunk…

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Travis McMichael gets life for murdering Ahmaud Arbery

Brandon King

Travis McMicheal, one of three white supremacists who lynched Ahmaud Arbery received a life sentence plus ten years in prison after being convicted earlier in the year of attempted kidnapping and the federal hate crime of interference with rights. McMichael’s father, Gregory and neighbor William ”Roddie” Bryan, who also received life sentences on identical charges. The racist trio are already on life sentences for convictions in Georgia state court on a series of charges related to Aubrey’s death, including felony murder. On February 23, 2020, Arbery offended the McMichaels and…

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Greek national team cuts five players

Brandon King

Ahead of their friendly matchup against Spain on Tuesday, the Hellenic Basketball Federation announced the opening round of cuts from their training camp. Coach Dmitirs Itoudis let go Lefteris Mantzoukas, Omiros Netzipoglou, Girogos Tanoulis, Giogos Tsalmpouris. The Brothers Antetokounmpo was broken up as Alex Antetokounmpo was also one the initial cuts. The roster is now down to 19 players and here is the list of who reamins: Dimitris AgravanisGiannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks)Kostas Antetokounmpo (LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne)Thanasis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks)Lefteris Bochoridis (Panathinaikos OPAP)Nick Calathes (FC Barcelona)Nikos Chougkaz (Panathinaikos OPAP)Tyler Dorsey (Dallas Mavericks)Kostis GontikasPanagiotis…

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