Author: Brandon King

Warriors-inspired Nike KD IV coming in 2025

Brandon King

According to dghoopskicks, a pair of Warriors-inspired Nike KD IV will debut in. 2025.  If the renderings are accurate, one pair is a royal blue-based featuring a fused upper with a gold strap. Blue shows up on the “KD35” on the tongue as well as the Swoosh on the aforementioned strap.  Black takes care of the inner, while additional KD branding would be seen in white at the rear heel.  A royal blue midsole and white rubber out completes the look.  With its white upper with blue accents, the second…

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Is this a teaser image of the Nike Ja 2?

Brandon King

Though their namesake seemed to be on self destructive path to derail them, the release of the Nike Ja 1 was a successful, as the silhouette was very well-received. We know the next step in Morant’s signature line is in the future, but at the moment no images have have come to light.  Well, that may not be entirely accurate.  An image posted to Instagram by allinlivee could be a teaser of the Ja 2. What is shown is an outsole that features a Morant logo above and the message…

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”Conductor” Nike Sabrina 2 dropping July 12

Brandon King

Dubbed the “Conductor” this upcoming colorway of the Nike Sabrina 2 sports a hydrogen blue mesh and textile upper.  Sabrina logos can be found on the tongue and insoles, while a white Swoosh is parked on the lateral side.   Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white and hydrogen blue midsole and a white rubber outsole.  The “Conductor” Nike Sabrina 2 is set to debut 12 July 2024 at nike.com and select retail establishments.  Images via allinlivee

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Grambling football headed to The Horseshoe in 2025

Brandon King

Monday Grambling football announced that they would take on the Ohio State Buckeyes in 2025.  The Tigers are headed to The Horseshoe to replace UCONN, who Ohio State is no longer set to face, on Saturday, September 6.  The Buckeyes were scheduled to face the Huskies on September 18, but according to the OSU athletic department, the decision to cancel the game and alter their schedules was a mutual one between Ohio State and UCONN. The now-open September 18 date for the Buckeyes will be filled by a Big10 opponent…

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Angel Reese wears Joker-themed customs against Indiana Fever

Brandon King

Sunday Against the Indiana Fever, Chicago Sky rookie sensation Angel Resse wore a custom edition of the Reebok Solution.  Produced by Chicago-based SoLegit Customs, these joker-themes kicks feature a purple base overlaid with a red toe cap of which the right sports the deranged smile of Clown Prince of Crime and near full rand that features a “HA HA” pattern. A green vector logo occupies the lateral side, completing an upper that sits atop a white foam midsole and black rubber outsole.   Reese tallied 11 points, 13 rebounds, 5 assists,…

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PE Corner: Jayson Tatum shows off pink Tatum 2 PE

Brandon King

Boston Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum gave us a glimpse at a non-retail iteration of his Tatum 2 silhouette.  The pink-based colorway sports a light pink synthetic and textile upper with an iridescent tongue. Light blue pods are present on the lateral and medial sides, themselves surrounded by hot pink overlays. The same intense pink is also present at the inner, as well as the rear wheel.  Underneath resides what appears to be a white midsole and rubber outsole.  As a player-exclusive sneaker, there are no indications of a retail…

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PE Corner: Take a look at Dana Evans’ Tatum 2

Brandon King

Nick DePaula and Tatumkicks give us a look at a Tatum 2 PE for Chicago Sky guard and Jordan Brand athlete Dana Evans.  They sport a vibrant red nubuck and textile upper with pink pods on the lateral medial sides. Black shows up via a pink-speckled black lizard print strip that encircles the aforementioned pods, the medial of which reads “Find A Way”, a personal slogan for Tatum.  The right and left tongues are emblazoned with Tatum and Dana’s logos, respectively, with black also taking care of the inner and…

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Legendary rapper’s son heading to an HBCU

Brandon King

The son of one of the most legendary rap duos is now an HBCU man.  Cross Patton the son of Big Boi of Outkast, committed to Bethune-Cookman University, according to a post on his Instagram account.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cross Patton † (@crosspatton) After a high school career that concluded with running for 314 yards and 5 touchdowns on 60 carries and garnering an honorable mention All-Region 4-AAAA selection as a Senior, the Woodward Academy (College Park, GA) product began his collegiate career at the University of Oregon.  Patton…

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PE Corner: Dearica Hamby’s Tatum 2 PEs

Brandon King

Jordan Brand athlete and Los Angeles Sparks forward Dearica Hamby gave Nick DePaula ( and now us) an up close look at one of her Tatum 2 PEs.  Inspires by her two children, Amaya and Legend, they sport a black nubuck, mesh, and textile upper paired with peach at the inner medial overlay and tongue branding. On the medial side the phrase “Find A Way”,  a testament to Hamby’s mentality, can be seen. The lace dubraes read “Legend” and “Amiya”, respectively. Lavender pods on the lateral and medial sides, the former are…

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Mo Williams’ younger son receives offer from Jackson State

Brandon King

Class of 2026 guard Mason Williams, the son of Jackson State head basketball coach Mo Willians has an official offer from Jackson State.  The younger Willians, a 6’1” guard out of Jackson Academy (MS) in his sophomore season averaged 9.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.6 steals in 21.0 minutes per contest. In a key game this season against then-undefeated Madison-Ridgeland Academy, Williams scored a career-high 27 points in Jackson Academy’s 69-47 defeat of The Raiders went 36-1 this season en route to defeating Jackson Prep 54-53 to win…

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