Author: Brandon King

Wake Forest’s Olivier Sarr transferring to Kentucky

Brandon King

From Jeff Borzello and Jonathan Givony of ESPN Former Wake Forest big man Olivier Sarr, arguably the top college basketball transfer this spring, is transferring to Kentucky, he told ESPN on Wednesday. “I felt that was the best fit and the best opportunity for me,” Sarr told ESPN. “Being able to play for that great program and showcase my winning drive on that stage. Coach Cal made me understand that I was needed over there.” After coach Danny Manning was fired, Sarr informed Wake Forest that he wanted to enter the transfer portal, which he did…

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Nicholas Kay opts of contract with Wildcats

Brandon King

From nbl.com.au: Two-time championship-winning forward Nicholas Kay has exercised his right under the NBL and the Australian Basketball Players’ Association’s collective bargaining agreement to opt out of his contract with the Perth Wildcats. Kay joined the Wildcats in 2018 and experienced immediate success, winning championships in both 2019 and 2020. He became one of the NBL’s top players, named in the All-NBL First Team in both seasons, and represented Australia at the 2019 FIBA World Cup. The 27-year-old said it was a difficult decision. “What a journey the last two…

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This Air Jordan 12 Low is coming in 2021

Brandon King

It appears that 2021 will see the return of the Air Jordan 12 Low. One of the upcoming pairs will utilize a black, metallic gold and varsity red color palette. At this early juncture there are no images available but early predictions have assigned a black upper to the sneaker with red and gold accenting. This Air Jordan 12 Low is to release sometime in the early going of 2021 at nike.com and select retail venues. Updates will be provided as information avails itself. Air Jordan 12 Low SE Black/Metallic…

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New Images of the “Japan” Air Jordan 1 High OG

Brandon King

Nineteen years ago , back when released of Jordan 1s were not as number plus as grains of sand on a beach, this Air Jordan 1 released as a Japanese exclusive in quite limited numbers (2001 pairs to be exact ). It appears that 2020 will be the year of their return. The 2020 version will seek to stay true to its 2001 progenitor, offering very similar metallic silver textured leather, that is overlaid by grey at the toe and underlaid by the same material at the heel. On the…

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An Initial Look at the “N7” Kyrie 6

Brandon King

This edition of the Kyrie 6 is part of this year’s N7 collection. The light tan upper is accented by crimson, peach and teal. On the medial side of the midfoot strap appears an eye logo, an graphic overlay on the lateral ankle , while the N7 logo finds a home on the tongue. The N7 Nike Kyrie 6 is thought, for now, to make its retail debut this summer at nike.com and select retail venues. The sticker price is set at $140 USD. Nike Kyrie 6 N7 June 2020…

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“Beijing” Nike Air Foamposite One: Official Images

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This Foamposite One is part of Nike’s Planet Hoops Collection. The colorful Foamposite upper is overlaid by a silver dragon, which is in honor of the comity of Beijing. Reptilian texture runs the eyerows and wraps the collar. A Planet Hoops logo on the insole and special makings on the heel complete the upper, with a glow-in-the-dark outsole rounds out the aesthetic. A release date is not confirmed as of yet. Nike Air Foamposite One Multi-Color/Green Strike-Black CW6769-930 $250

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“Infrared” Nike Adapt Auto Max: Official Images

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Following in the outsoles of the hyperadapt(running) and the Hyperadapt BB (basketball), the Nike Adapt Auto Max brings their self lacing tech into the lifestyle arena. The light gray mesh upper features four tightening bands across the vamp. The lateral and medial swooshes are in a darker grey and infrared wrapping up the heel with a stylized “Air” appearing in black. The two-tone midsole features a white portion features a doodle pattern before giving way to infrared at the lower portion that also houses the heel Air Max unit. The…

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What happened to Craig Hodges?

Brandon King

Colin Kaepernick is seen as the most recent patron saint for an athlete sacrificing his career to take a stance on the conditions of black people in the United States, however there was an NBA player whose career was ended because he sought to use his platform to try to do some real good for his people and despite him playing, and being a contributor, on the most popular team in the world, you may not have ever heard of him. Over twenty years before Kap took his knee, before…

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Nike donates 30,000 pairs of shoes to hospitals

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Having previously assisted with the effort against COVID-19 by repurposing footwear resources to produce PPE, Nike ,in partnership with non-profit Good360, donated 30,000 pair of the Zoom Pulse to hospitals and health care systems in Chicago, Los Angeles, Memphis, and New York City. The Brand leveraged Ja Morant and other members from its roster of athletes to make the announcement. An additional 2,500 pairs will be donated to hospitals across Europe, including Barcelona, Berlin, London, Milan, Paris and in Belgium. The Zoom Pulse was the sneaker Nike released back in December…

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“Varsity Royal” Air Jordan 3 coming this summer

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This is an all-new colorway of the Air Jordan 3 that is to release this summer. It utilizes a varsity royal and cement grey color palette. At this juncture no images of this upcoming Jordan 3 are available but early speculation lends to it being visually similar to 2018’s friends and family version of DJ Khaled’s “Another One” Air Jordan 3. The “Varsity Royal” Air Jordan 3 is scheduled to remake its retail debut June 25 at nike.com and select retail venues and will a carry a sticker price of…

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