Author: Brandon King

Ahmad “Rod” White named Dillard University baseball coach

Brandon King

Ahmad “Rod” White was named the head baseball coach at Dillard University, having the interim tag removed from his title.  White assumed the interim role following the hmm departure of Trennis Grant, the first coach in program history in April. Grant accepted the head coach position at Clark Atlanta University earlier this week.  Coach White led the team to a 12-4 mark over their last 16 contests, en route to finishing the season 20-27.  White has over 13 years of coaching and scouting experience. 

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MEAC Champion sprinter denied Olympic Trial opportunity

Brandon King

title image via Norfolk State Athletics The USA Track& Field Championships are happening this weekend and with the 10.05 Kai Cole posted at the MEAC Track & Field Championship, he should be heading to Eugene, Oregon.  However, the Norfolk State sprinter will not be amongst the nation’s elite athletes vying to represent the U.S. at the Paris Olympics and he says it was through no fault of his own.  Cole released a statement via his X account in which he lays the blame for his future absence squarely at the…

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An initial look at the 2025 “Galaxy” Nike Air Foamposite One

Brandon King

The sneaker whose release hurtled sneaker culture down a deleterious path from which it’s yet to recover is making its return in 2025.  Thirteen years after its infamous release during NBA All-Star Weekend, the “Galaxy” Air Foamposite One is being prepared to cause sneaker pandemonium once more.  An initial image of the 2025 iteration has come to light via zsneakerheadz and they appear, at least from this angle, to be a fairly faithful recreation of its 2012 progenitor. They feature the galaxy graphic spread across its Foamposite upper paired with…

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Alcorn could be looking at former Stephen F. Austin baseball coach

Brandon King

According to Michael Coker of blackcollegenines.com, Alcorn State is considering hiring former Stephen F. Austin coach Johnny Cardenas as its head baseball coach to replace Reggie Williams, who was shown the door after three seasons. After 16 seasons at the helm of the Stephen F. Austin baseball program, Coach Cardenas announced his retirement, which is to take effect on 31 July 2024. In his time leading Lumberjacks baseball, he recorded three 30+ win seasons. He coached two All-Americans, Bryson Myles (2011) and Hunter Dozier, (2013), 13 All-Southland Conference selections. In…

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”What The” Kobe IX Élite Protro coming in 2025

Brandon King

Last seen in 2014, these will assuredly be highly anticipated by both fans of the man himself, Kobe Bryant, his sneakers, and unfortunately for avaricious reason, even the death profiteers.  At this time there are no available images but what should be presented is a fairly faithful recreation of its 2014 progenitor, meaning they should featured a multi-colored upper that appears predominantly orange on the lateral side and light green on the medial. The reflective Swooshes that adorn the sides feature volt bordering on the lateral side, wthile the branding…

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Donovan Mitchell’s new shoe coming July 5

Brandon King

Adidas officially introduced the world to the newest signature of, for the time being, Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell, the D.O.N. Issue 6.  Each of the four depicted colorways sport textile and mesh uppers with Three Stripes branding on the sides along with reflective detailing at the forefoot. A Spida logo is seen on the tongue pull tab, with additional Adidas branding seen on the toe. A TPU heel clip is present to help secure the rear foot.’ Underneath resides a Lightstrike midsole, branded midfoot rigidity plate and a rubber…

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Another color of the LeBron XXI on the way soon

Brandon King

This upcoming LeBron XXI sports a largely pink suede upper, elements of sail and light lavender. Pink also shows up on the inner and rear heel. On the tongue appears a LeBron signature, with a large embroidered Silver Swoosh seen on the lateral side. On the rear heel a jewelled “XXI” can be seen, with additional XXI branding present on the dubraes.  The aforementioned upper is perched atop a pink midsole and a sail rubber outsole.  As it currently stands a release date for these has not been announced. Rest…

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2024 HBCU Swingman Classic rosters unveiled

Brandon King

The rosters were announced for the second annual HBCU Swigman Classic.  The showcase will be held July 12, 2024, at Globe Life Field and is the brainchild of baseball legend Ken Griffey Jr and brings together the Crème de la Crème of Division I HBCU baseball talent.  Below is the complete list of players that will take part in the event.  The teams will be by managed three-time All-Stat and two-time World Series champion Ken Griffey Sr and former big leaguer and manager Lloyd McClendon. Coaching staff will include Hall…

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Check out these latest images of the A Ma Maniére x Air Jordan 3

Brandon King

The very fruitful collaborative relationship between A Ma Maniére and Jordan Brand continues with this upcoming Air Jordan 3.  A new set of images and video via beechkicks allows for not only beautiful pictures of the shoe but also gives a look at the special packaging in which they will be housed.  They sport a supple black tumbled upper with grey suede in place of the standard elephant print at the toe and wrapping the heel. Jumpman and AMM branding appear on each tongue, respectively, while “NIKE AIR” branding is…

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Could we be looking at the Adidas Harden 9?

Brandon King

Images of the progression of James Harden’s signature line, the Harden 9 have come to light. The depicted sneaker is black and silver and it appears the support features of the upper seen on the Harden 8 have been expanded into a shell that overlaid atop the synthetic upper. Stylized Adidas Three Stripes branding can be seen in the negative space in the shell on both the lateral and medial sides.  A pull tab occupies the rear heel and from the depicted angle, no Harden-specific branding can be seen.  The…

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