Author: Brandon King

“Alternate Bel-Air” Air Jordan 5 coming in August

Brandon King

The “Alternate Bel-Air” Air Jordan 5 is a new spin on 2013’s “Bel-Air” 5. For those ignorant of that shoe, as implied by moniker, is inspired by The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air television program from the 90’s that starred Will Smith. For the “Alternate” version, a sneaker is seen with a white based upper, accented with black and a vibrant, 1990’s-inspired sockliner. Purple midsoles with blue and red accents, and a volt and translucent rubber outsole completes the aesthetic. This Air Jordan 5 is scheduled to release August 29 in…

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“Legend Blue” Air Jordan 11 Low coming next May

Brandon King

May 2021 will see the retail debut of a lower collared version of 2014’s “Legend Blue” Air Jordan 11. Although no leaked images have surfaced at this juncture, what is known is that it will utilize a white, black and legend blue color palette. It is expected to resemble the ‘Legend Blue” 11, but in a low-collared package, meaning it will mature a white ballistic mesh upper with black and legend blue accents overlaid by white patent leather rand atop a white midsole and blue tinted translucent outsole. The “Legend…

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“Flint” Air Jordan 13 coming May 30

Brandon King

The “Flint” Air Jordan 13 has been the desire of many a sneaker enthusiast ever since the rumour mill began swirling with their possible return. The 2021 version is supposed to be true to the original and hopes to make up for the much maligned 2010 version , which cut corners and lacked the reflective 3M side panels. The ‘Flint” Air Jordan 13 is scheduled to release May 30and will carry a sticker price of $190 USD. Air Jordan 13 Navy/Flint Grey- White-University Blue 414571-404 $190 May 30, 2020 Product…

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“Agimat” Titan x Nike Lebron 17 Low: An initial look

Brandon King

Manila- based retailer Titan is linking up with Nike to release a follow-up to the “Agimat” Lebron 16 low. The Shield and Bolt are amongst the logos and symbols embossed on the all-red upper. The shield is inspired the traditional armour of the indigenous Bagobo people, while the bolt symbolizes power. Throughout the upper features golden accents on the tongue logo, forming the border of the embroidered lateral side Swoosh and the rear branding. A red midsole and outsole completes the aesthetic. The “Agimat” Titan x Nike Lebron 17 Low…

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Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and Anthony Levine Keeping Tennessee State’s NFL Tradition Alive

Brandon King

From tsutigers : Playing in the National Football League is a dream for most collegiate players. Every year over 50,000 athletes suit up for their respective universities through all levels, hoping for a chance to play at the highest level – a feat only 26,000 former collegians have accomplished over the span of 54 years. Former Tennessee State players Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (DRC) and Anthony Levine Sr. have earned the right to play in the NFL. The former TSU teammates have also defied the average career expectancy of an NFL player.…

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Mitch Creek says he couldn’t return to 36ers

Brandon King

From nbl.com.au South East Melbourne Phoenix superstar Mitch Creek says he couldn’t return to the Adelaide 36ers if the opportunity presented. Creek spent eight years with the 36ers, growing into one of the club’s leaders and earning an All-NBL Second Team berth in 2018. Since leaving Adelaide, Creek has played in the NBA with the Brooklyn Nets and Minnesota Timberwolves, before becoming the Phoenix’s marquee man in their inaugural campaign. The 28-year-old has already committed to South East Melbourne for NBL21 and has made it clear he intends to help…

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Florida A&M Basketball signs Johnny Brown

Brandon King

From Florida A&M Sports Information: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. | Florida A&M University head men’s basketball coach Robert McCullum announced the signing of Johnny Brown on Tuesday. Brown, who played one season at Florida State College in Jacksonville, Fla., graduated from Mainland High School in Daytona Beach, Fla. He will enter FAMU as a sophomore and with three years of eligibility remaining. Last season at Florida State College, Brown averaged 12.3 points, 8.4 rebounds and made 54 3-pointers. He shot 47.4 percent from the floor, 43.5 percent from behind the three-point line and…

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Travis Scott’s Nike Air Max 270 React: Up Close and Personal

Brandon King

The Nike Air Max 270 will be the latest Nike silhouette to be hitched to the Travis Scott hype train. It makes use of a light cream, starfish, and dark hazel color palette. The slightly vintage, dingy visual feel gives the sneaker the aesthetic of one that saw a full days work on the baseball diamond. Travis Scott branding is seen on both rear pull tabs and on both insoles. The “Cactus Trails” Travis Scott x Nike Air Max 270 React is scheduled for a May 29 release at select…

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“Black Iridescent” Nike React Vision on the way

Brandon King

This latest colorway of Nike’s React Vision features an upper constructed of black mesh. White outlined Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides with iridescent overlays rounds out the upper. A white React midsole and white outsole with an outsole of the same color with translucent smokey grey rubber at the forefoot and heel completes the aesthetic. This Nike React Vision Essential is set to release May 14 at nike.com and select retail venues; it will carry a sticker price of $140USD. Nike React Vision Essential Black/White-White CW0730-001 $140 May…

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“Rugged Orange” Nike Air Foamposite One coming later in May

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Yet another colorway of the Nike Air Foamposite One is on the horizon. This Foamposite One sports a rugged orange foam upper with blue running the eyerow and the top of the collar. Gold shows up for the Swoosh on the lateral forefoot and One Cent logo on the tongue. A dark translucent completes the aesthetic. This Foamposite One is scheduled to release May 21 at nike.com and select retail venues; it was carry a $230 USD sticker price. Nike Air Foamposite One Blue Void/Rugged Orange-Blue Void-University Gold CJ0303-400 $230

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