Brandon King, Author at Sneaker Shop Talk

An initial look at the ”New York Mets” Nike Dunk High SB

February 10, 2022 Brandon King

This ”New York Mets”-inspired Dunk High SB is the latest edition, along with the ”Phillies” Dunk Low SB , is a member of an upcoming ”Bubble Gum” pack from Nike SB. This upcoming Dunk sports a combination mesh and suede grey upper with orange and royal complemetary hues, taking its cue from the Metropolitans away gamers. Backing the tongues are the the number 7, an allusion to the stadium’s 7 line subway exit and on the other Citi Field’s Homerun Apple. The aesthetic is completed by a white midsole and…

Spurs, Blazers and Jazz engage in three way

February 9, 2022February 9, 2022 Brandon King

The Portland Trail Blazers, San Antonio Spurs and the Utah Jazz have engaged in a three-way trade. According to Adrian Wojnarowski: The Spurs gets: Tomas Satoransky (POR) a second-round draft pick (Utah) The Trail Blazers get: Joe Ingles (Utah) Elijah Hughes (Utah) a second-round draft pick (Utah) The Utah Jazz get: Nickeil Alexander-Walker (POR) Juancho Hernangomez (SAS)

Benedict takes down Clark Atlanta, 96-78

February 9, 2022February 9, 2022 Brandon King

Courtesy of Benedict Athletics COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Benedict College Tigers drained 13 3-pointers, led by Brandon Smith’s season-high six 3-pointers, and the Tigers defeated Clark Atlanta University 96-78 on Monday night in the Benjamin E. Mays HRC Arena. Smith finished with a season-high 20 points for the Tigers, 18 coming in the first half when he made all six 3-pointers. Benedict improves to 16-5 overall and 12-2 in the SIAC. Clark Atlanta falls to 8-11 overall and 3-8 in the SIAC. Malachi McCoy added 16 points and grabbed a…

Howard men’s hoops stomps Gallaudet 96-38

February 9, 2022February 9, 2022 Brandon King

The 12th Battle of the Bison was anything but, as the Bison of Howard opened up a can on the Bison of Gallaudet (2-19) 96-38. Gallaudet enjoyed brief lead at 2-0 off Shannon Cotto’s short jumper in the lane for the first points of the game and then at 4-2 when Corey Smith converted a layup. They would not lead for the rest of the game and once Howard tied it at 4 apiece shortly thereafter, the closest Gallaudet would ever be is down one, that coming on the first…

Who Is, Who Ain’t and Who Might: February 9, 2022 NBA Injury Report

February 9, 2022February 9, 2022 Brandon King

Atlanta Hawks NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT Lou Williams SG Feb 8 Day-To-Day Boston Celtics NAME POS DATE STATUS COMMENT P.J. Dozier SG Jan 19 Out Dozier (knee), along with Bol Bol (foot) was traded from the Nuggets to the Celtics in a three-team deal that resulted in the Nuggets acquiring Bryn Forbes and the Spurs acquiring Juancho Hernangomez and a second-round pick, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Bol Bol C Jan 19 Out Bol, along with PJ Dozier, was traded from the Nuggets to the Celtics in a three-team…

February 8,2022 NBA StatCap: Giannis and Bucks mule kick Lakers

February 9, 2022February 9, 2022 Brandon King

top 5 are pictured pt rb ast G. AntetokounmpoMIL @ LAL 44 14 8 17-20 fg Luka DončićDAL vs. DET 33 7 11 5-9 3-pt Trae YoungATL vs. IND 34 1 11 6-9 3-pt Joel EmbiidPHI vs. PHO 34 12 3 3 stl J. JacksonMEM vs. LAC 26 11 1 Julius RandleNYK @ DEN 28 10 6 3 stl Devin BookerPHO @ PHI 35 4 3 10-11 ft Anthony DavisLAL vs. MIL 22 9 4 3 blk L. StephensonIND @ ATL 24 9 8 10-12 ft Harrison BarnesSAC vs. MIN…

MEAC Women’s Basketball Weekly Honorees

February 9, 2022February 9, 2022 Brandon King

Courtesy the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Feb. 8, 2022—Coppin State redshirt graduate guard Jaia Alexander and Howard sophomore guard Destiny Howell were selected as the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Women’s Basketball Co-Players of the Week, presented by Coca-Cola, the conference office announced today. North Carolina Central guard Diamond Thomas was named Rookie of the Week, while Norfolk State senior guard Camille Downs and North Carolina Central redshirt sophomore forward Tianna Carter earned Defensive Player of the Week honors. Alexander (5-11, Gr., G, Baltimore, Md.)dropped a career-high 35 points and added 12 rebounds against Delaware State, while also dishing out three…

White and Grey Nike Blazer for children coming soon

February 8, 2022February 8, 2022 Brandon King

This upcoming Blazer Mid is just for the kiddos. It sports a white leather upper with grey overlays at the toe and lateral forefoot and underlaid with the same grey at the rear heel. Large grey Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides with white branding on the tongue and an embroidered ”NIKE” on the rear heel completing the upper. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides white midsole and a Nike Regrind outsole. This children’s Nike Blazer ’77 Mid is anticipated to release soon at nike.com and select retail establishments. They…

“Valentines Day” Lebron XIX on the way

February 8, 2022February 8, 2022 Brandon King

We can admit when we were wrong. This upcoming Lebron XIX was initially reported as the All-Star colorway , but in actuality the Valentine’s Day version. It sports a very subdued pink upper with visible hot pink Flywire cables. On the midfoot support structures that occupy the lateral and medial sides, a crown, Lebron signature and Swoosh logo are found on the respective sides. Blue bordered Swooshes are found on the lateral ankle, along with same hue bordering the tongiue and top of the inner. Valentine’s specific imagery includes Cupid’s…

Adidas Harden Vol.6 coming February 13

February 8, 2022February 8, 2022 Brandon King

Official images of the Adidas Harden have been unveiled. It sports a subtle lime upper with a light blue at the lace holes and the cords that traverse to the tops of the forefoot and wrapping the heel. Peach shows up at the pull tabs on the top of the tongue, rear heel and at the bottom of the lacing system, which reads ”Vol VI” and ”XIII.” Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a light blue Boost midsole and a grey and blue rubber outsole with herringbone traction pattern. The ”Green…