Author: Brandon King

Check out the initial images of the “EYBL” Nike Sabrina 2

Brandon King

This Sabrina 2 can be seen on the feet of the talent at the Elite Youth Basketball League.  They sport a pink mesh foundational layer overlaid with lilac canvas at the forefoot and eyestays. On the forefoot portion of the aforementioned overlay reads “ROOTS”, while on the lilac leather portion of the rear heel the text “EYBL FAM’ REUNION” can be seen. An EYBL logo is perched atop the tongue, while the black Swooshes features a lilac crackled pattern.  Underneath resides a lilac midsole that features a striped pattern at…

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PE Corner: An initial look at the “EYBL” Air Jordan 11 Low IE

Brandon King

title image via sayitwityakickz This Air Jordan 11 Low IE was produced exclusively for the participants of the EYBL Academy.  They sport a slate blue upper that transitions to a lighter tone as the hue climbs the upper. A light barely green overlay equipped with mesh-backed cutouts occupies the lower portion of the upper.  Perched atop each respective tongue is a robustly embroidered Jumpman and an EYBL logo, along with a special EYBL hangtag.  Underneath resides a white midsole and a translucent outsole that transitions from blue-tinged to clear to…

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Take a look at ”EYBL” Nike Kobe VIII Protro

Brandon King

These Kobe VIII Protros were part of the fleet of sneakers made for young basketballers of the Elite Youth Basketball League.  They sport a pastel pink knit upper that gives way to white closer to the midsole and heel counter. On the tongue, an EYBL logo can be seen, while on the medial heel, reads “EYBL FAM REUNION.” Black shows up on the large Swoosh on the lateral side, smaller such branding on the medial side, and the Kobe iconography present at the rear heel and external heel counter, respectively.…

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”EYBL” Nike KD 17 revealed

Brandon King

The EYBL KD 17 was recently unveiled. Made for the participants of the Nike Elite Youth Basketball league, they sport an eye-catching deep red upper paired with black at the Swooshes on the lateral and medial sides, as well as the KD logo on the tongue. Peach shows up at the inner, along with EYBL branding on the heel.  A forefoot Nike Air unit resides at the upper’s bottom level, while the red midsole is equipped with Zoom Air cushioning at the forefoot. A red rubber outsole rounds put the…

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PE Corner: Sabrina 2s fit for a gold medalist

Brandon King

This iteration of the Sabrina 2 was made for New York Liberty star and newly minted Olympic gold medalist Sabrina Ionescu.  They sport a vibrant red mesh upper adorned on the lateral side with a golden Swoosh;’smaller such branding appears on the medial side, below the ankle, along with a matching Sabrina logo on the tongue.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a red midsole and a navy-tinted translucent rubber outsole.  Right now, there is no indication of a retail journey in the works for these, but we wouldn’t be upset…

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PE Corner: LeBron James takes the court in 2 new colors of the LeBron XXII

Brandon King

Before and during the gold medal match against France, LeBron James broke out two never-before-seen colorways of his new LeBron XXII sneaker.  In warm-ups before the game, James was seen in an all-iridescent pair paired with black at the inner, tongue, rear heel signature, and lateral side Swoosh outline.  The midsole, and its corresponding branding, also share the same visual feature. A blue translucent outsole with a visible safari print rounds out the aesthetic.  For the actual game, James pulled out an all-gold pair patterned with black at the tongue,…

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Tennessee State targeting state legislators bounced in recent elections

Brandon King

Courtesy of Rosetta Miller Perry of the Tennessee Tribune In the annals of Tennessee politics, there are few more egregious examples of injustice and abuse of power than the way certain state lawmakers targeted Tennessee State University in recent years. However, the karma for those responsible is now coming back to haunt them, and I believe this is only the beginning. Let us not forget the concerted efforts of State Senator Jon Lundberg and State Representative John Ragan to remove the capable leadership at TSU, amid the university’s diligent work…

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Another new colorway of the Ja 2

Brandon King

A new colorway the yet-to-be-released Nike Ja 2 has emerged.  It sports blue leather at its upper, underlaid at the toe with black mesh. On the majority of the medial side lives a patterned red mesh with a sculpted collar and black Swoosh.  The black Swoosh on the lateral side is surrounded by a near-concentric pattern, while under the ribbed white rear heel appears “12 AM.” Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole with a Ja logo on the rear heel, while on the medial side reads “Kaari”, “Teniya”,…

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“Black/Red” Air Jordan 11 Low coming June 21, 2025

Brandon King

The “Black/Red” Air Jordan 11 started its life out as a PE seen on the feet of His Airness and next summer the public will have a chance to get their hands (or feet) on a pair.  At this early juncture there are no available images, but what is expected is a lower-collared Air Jordan 11 that sports a black ballistic mesh upper that is overlaid with a black patent leather rand. Traversing the tongue should be a sash that should read “JUMPMAN JORDAN.” On the rear heel, “23” and…

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Rust Pink” Air Jordan 1 Low OG coming summer 2025

Brandon King

The “Rust Pink” Air Jordan 1 Low is likely to be a lower-collared iteration of the “Rust Pink” Air Jordan 1 High OG from 2022.  At this juncture there are no available images available, however taking the opening statement into account, what could be presented is a low-collared Air Jordan 1 High OG that could sport a white leather foundational layer overlaid with black leather at the toe and the eye rows. Rust pink wraps the heel, while black Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides. A Wings logo appears…

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