Author: Brandon King

Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 11 Mid-Major Top 7

Brandon King

Dr. Kenyatta Cavil contributed to this report. While no team dropped out of the top 7 Week 11 of Dr. Cavil’s Insode the HBCU Sports Lab Mid-Major Poll rankings certainly saw its share of shuffling, with 4 teams changing positions from the previous week.  7. Livingstone (6-4, 5-3)  The Blue Bears ended their season with a 15-10 defeat of Johnson C.Smith, who in addition to Livingstone, was one of the surprises of the CIAA. The victory over the Golden Bulls allowed the Blue Bears to finish the season with a…

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”Worn Blue” Air Jordan 4 coming August 2025

Brandon King

This upcoming iteration of the Air Jordan 4 will be denim’s reintroduction to the classic silhouette. At this early juncture there are no available images but what’s known is that they will utilize a sail,gum light brown,worn blue and metallic gold color palette. Initial predictive speculations assigns an aesthetic featuring a combination of light and darker denim with a distressed aesthetic on the the “Wings” and rear heel tab. Jumpman branding appears on the tongue, as well as debossed on the heel, along with a golden lace dubrae. Underneath this…

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“Cave Stone” Air Jordan 4 coming September 2025

Brandon King

The “Cave Stone” is a new colorway of the Air Jordan 4 that is part of Jordan Brand’s 2025 release plans. At this point there are no available images but what is known is they will make use of a cave stone, black and moon color palette. Speculation indicates that these will also utilize premium materials, which will likely be a combination of leather and suede. Underneath this upper could reside a black midsole and a matching rubber outsole. As it currently stands, the “Cave Stone” Air Jordan 4 is…

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Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Week 12 Major Division Top 7

Brandon King

Dr. Kenyatta Cavil contributed to this report Week 12 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports showed the least amount of movement of any week this season. Six of the seven teams occupy the same position as they did the previous week, with only one newcomer to the rankings.  7. Alabama State (5-5, 4-3)  The Hornets of Alabama State remain at the no.7 spot from last week’s rankings. In their most recent outing, the Hornets lost a hard-fought 16-10 matchup with no.1 Jackson State. The Alabama State defense held the…

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Brandon King

The “Racer Blue” is one of two collaborative colorways, the Artic Pink” being the other, from Awake NY and Jordan Brand. As was the case with the “Artic Pink” , at this moment, there are no available images, however it’s confirmed they will make use of a black, racer blue, metallic silver, white and clear color scheme. Early initial speculation predicts an aesthetic of a black upper with a metallic silver tongue topped with a racer blue Jumpman. Awake branding could show up on the lateral heel, with additional branding…

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”Artic Pink” Awake NY x Air Jordan 5 coming August 2025

Brandon King

The ongoing collaborative relationship between Awake NY will pen its latest chapter with the release of this Air Jordan 5 next year. This “Racer Pink” colorway joins a previously announced “Racer Blue” iteration. At this juncture, there are no available images , but what is known it this yet-to-be released Air Jordan 5 will utilize an artic pink, metallic silver, university red, black, white and clear color palette. Initial predictive speculation assigns an aesthetic of a completely artic pink upper, including the netting that adorns the sides. A metallic silver…

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Sanders Ellis named Big South-OVC Freshman of the Week

Brandon King

Tennessee State linebacker Sanders Ellis was named Big South-OVC Freshman of the Week for the fourth time this season. In the Tigers’ 23-20 win over defending conference champion Gardner-Webb, Ellis recorded 5 tackles ( 3 solo, 2 assisted) and 1.5 tackles for loss  On the season, Ellis is Tennessee State’s second-leading tackler, with 64 total stops ( 22 assisted), and ranks 11th in the Big South-OVC, averaging 5.8 tackles per game. The Jerry Rice Award Watchlist member is 6th in the conference in tackles for loss with 11.0. That also…

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Tennessee State withstands Gardner Webb rally , wins 23-20

Brandon King

ttle image Tennessee State Athletics It appeared early that Tennessee State may run away with the game early but Gardner Webb nearly fought back before critical late scores from Tennessee State proved to be the difference as the Tigers were able to defeat the Bulldogs 23-20.  In so many of our previews this season, it has been stressed for the need for Tennessee State to get off to a good start. In this game, the offense did just that. Gardner-Webb seemed to shy away from kicking  to CJ Evans, opting…

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PE Corner: Anthony Davis’ LeBron XXIs 

Brandon King

Anthony Davis was one of the plethora of NBA players who began taking the court in Kobe Bryant sneakers, primarily the V and VI Protro, following the tragic and untimely death of the NBA in January 2020. However, since the release of the LeBron XX, the Lakers’ best player has primarily done his on-court work with the last three models from the LeBron series – the XX, XXI, and the XXII.  This PE for the NBA’s current leading scorer sports a ribbed deep turquoise upper adorned on the lateral side…

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An initial look at the A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan 3

Brandon King

The very successful collaborative relationship between fashion brand A Ma Maniére and Jordan Brand continues with this upcoming Air Jordan 3. Initial images of this joint Air Jordan 3 have emerged and what is depicted is a 3 sporting a white, tumbled leather upper with black suede present at the toe and wrapping the heel. The same black suede appears at the collar and also underlaid at the midfoot.  A Ma Maniére branding appears atop the tongue completes while “Nike Air” branding appearing on the rear heel tab.  Underneath the…

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