Author: Brandon King

Lady Tigers rally in second half to claim 70-66 win over Western Illinois

Brandon King

image via Tennessee State Athletics Overcoming a rough first half and a double-digit deficit, the Tennessee State Lady Tigers were able to persevere and claim a 70-66 win Thursday afternoon at the Gentry Center.  Tennessee State got off to a frigid start, shooting an artic 15.8% (3-19) from the field and 1-10 from downtown in a first-quarter In which they never led, and were fortunate to only find themselves down 15-8 after the opening period of play.  The Lady Tigers’ offense continued to sputter in the second quarter, shooting just…

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Tennessee State reveals 2025 Football Schedule

Brandon King

image via Tennessee State football Wednesday afternoon Tennessee State released their 2025 football schedule. The 12-game tilt features a renewal of football acquaintances and an 8-games within the Big South-OVC. Courtesy of Tennessee State Athletics The defending Co-OVC Big South champion Tennessee State University football team has officially announced its 2025 schedule, featuring an exciting slate of matchups, including the annual John Merritt Classic, the Legacy Series, and a total of eight home games. The fifth year of the Eddie George era kicks off on Aug. 30 with the prestigious John Merritt…

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Jimmy Butler traded to Warriors in four team deal, signs big extension 

Brandon King

The Jimmy Butler saga has mercifully come to an end. The disgruntled star was sent to the Golden State Warriors in a deal that involved the Utah Jazz, Detroit Pistons, and the Miami Heat. The Warriors sent Andrew Wiggins, Kyle Anderson, and a top-10 protected 2025 first-round pick to Miami and Dennis Schröder to Utah, who is also shipping PJ Tucker to the Heat, whom he played for in 2021-22; Detroit receives Lindy Waters and Josh Richardson.  The trade ends weeks of headache-inducing behavior from the former Heat star and…

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Tennessee State announces “Legacy Series” v Alabama A&M

Brandon King

Wednesday Tennessee State announced a 4-year football series with Alabama A&M.  “We’re excited to launch the ‘Legacy Series,’ a celebration of the rich history and excellence of Tennessee State University and Alabama A&M,” said TSU Director of Athletics Dr. Mikki Allen. “This series honors the cultural and athletic legacies that continue to inspire our HBCU community.” Beginning in 2025 the “Legacy Series” kicks off with a September 13 matchup between the Bulldogs and Tigers in Nashville The teams will alternate hosting subsequent games, with the 2026 meeting tentatively scheduled to…

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KD does not want a Golden State return

Brandon King

It was speculated earlier in the week that the Suns were reportedly listening to offers on all-world forward Kevin Durant. Additionally, it was rumored that the Golden State Warriors were allegedly quite interested in adding Durant to their tanks once more. However, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhordst on the network’s “NBA Today” show, ”understanding scenarios can change, Kevin Durant will likely either remain on the Phoenix Suns or be traded to the Miami Heat by tomorrow afternoon and added there is only one untouchable player in Phoenix. “Everyone on the Phoenix [Suns roster], multiple people have…

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Bucks send Khris Middleton to Wizards for Kyle Kuzma

Brandon King

The Milwaukee Bucks have traded Khris Middleton to the Washington Wizards for Kyle Kuzma.  As part of the deal, guard AJ Johnson and a draft pick are also heading to the nation’s capital, while forward Patrick Baldwin Jr and a second-round pick. Middleton, along with Giannis Antetokounmpo, was the longest-tenured Milwaukee Buck joined the team as an under-the-radar addition in the trade that sent Brandon Jennings to Detroit for Brandon Knight. The 39th overall in the 2012 NBA Draft turned himself into a standout player,  becoming a three-time All-Star and…

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Norfolk State’s Diamond Johnson Women’s College All-Star Game Midseason Watchlist presented by Herbalife

Brandon King

Tuesday morning it was announced that Norfolk State graduate guard Diamond Johnson has earned a spot on the Women’s College All-Star Game Midseason Watchlist presented by Herbalife.  The watchlist is comprised of players who appear to be on the path to continue to play the game at the professional level. A group of nationally renowned media experts and other collaborators put together the list, taking into account national preseason, midseason, and weekly awards.  This season the graduate guard is averaging a MEAC-leading 18.7 points, with a season-high 32 coming against…

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“Shadow” Air Jordan X to release sans toe cap

Brandon King

image via zsneakerheadz Part of the lore of the Air Jordan 10 is that Michael Jordan loathed the toe cap that was on the “Steel” colorway, so much so that he decreed that the feature not be present on any other colorway, which it has not, including subsequent retros. When it was announced the “Shadow” Air Jordan X was returning in 20025, initially it was speculated these may include the aforementioned maligned toe cap. It appears this will not be the case as according to zsneakerheadz, the upcoming iteration will…

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“Rare Air” Air Jordan 11 coming October 1

Brandon King

With all of the year-end Air Jordan 11 attention going to the return of the “Gamma Blue”, it is not the only 11 released in the latter part of the year. The “Rare Air” Jordan 11 is a new colorway of the iconic silhouette dropping in October.  At this moment there are no available images, however initial speculation assigns an aesthetic of a white leather upper with “JORDAN” spelled down the lace loops A navy patent leather rand overlays said upper with a red Jumpman present on the lateral ankle.…

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Tennessee State Men come up short in overtime against SEMO, 89-87

Brandon King

The TSU men came out on the short end of a hard-fought matchup with/Southeast Missouri, 89-87 in overtime. The first half was a closely contested affair that saw 11 vcties and 7 lead changes and by the time expired on the first 20 minutes of play it was SEMO’s turn to sit atop the see-saw as they led 32-31.  The Tigers and Redhawks swapped the lead in the early stages of the second half. Carlous Williams’ step-back jumper put Tennessee State back in front 40-39 at the 17:27 mark. Building…

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