Author: Staff

For the Love of the Game: Bringing Competition and Culture Back to NBA All-Star Weekend

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Written by contributor Hodari P.T. Brown The NBA All-Star Weekend has always represented more than just an exhibition. At its best, it is a celebration of the game’s highest level of skill, creativity, history, and cultural influence. As a passionate fan who wants the game of basketball to continue thriving—watched, respected, and loved across generations—I believe the All-Star Weekend must evolve in a way that restores competitiveness, honors tradition, and makes the event as culturally significant and nationally captivating as it has ever been. Basketball is too important to too…

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“He Got Game” Air Jordan XIII Low No More

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News of the release of “He Got Game” Air Jordan XIII Low was met with bemusement and bewilderment, but certainly not widespread anticipation.  These were initially scheduled to debut in April 2026 however they will not have the opportunity to become a longtime occupant of store shelves, as according to the incomparable zsneakerheadz, the “He Got Game” Air Jordan XIII Low has been scrapped. 

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“Light Aqua” Air Jordan 6 scrapped

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The “Light Aqua” was a new colorway of the Air Jordan 6 that was slated to be part of Jordan Brand’s Fall 2026 release roster.  However, that appears to be the case no longer. According to reporting via zsneakerheadz, the “Light Aqua” 6 release has been scrapped.  The “Light Aqua” Air Jordan 6 joins the “He Got Game” Air Jordan XIII Low as recent upcoming releases that fell victim to the chopping block. 

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“Flint” Air Jordan XIII release postponed

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The “Flint” Air Jordan XIII is among the most anticipated releases of 2026. This year’s release will mark the fifth retail run of the original colorway, which debuted in 1998 and returned in 2005, 2010, and 2020.  The “Flint” XIII was scheduled embark on its cinque retail on April 25, zsneakerheadz reports that they have been postponed and will now release on August 1. 

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”Galaxy Aura” Nike GT Future coming March 2026

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Although this upcoming Nike GT Future may get its theme from the iconic “Galaxy” Air Foamposite One, it does not merely wear the aesthetic of that classic as its skin but makes it it’s own. its synthetic upper features an outer space pattern with a nebula prominently seen at heel and midfoot on both sides of the foot. A black Swoosh is seen on the lateral side ankles with additional branding seen perched atop the tongue. The double lasted design means the midsole is not visible , with a black…

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PE Corner: Rob Dillingham’s Nike GT Cut 4 PE is releasing

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For the overwhliming majority of the subjects of “PE Corner” they remain in the realm of Player Exclusives, never to see the retail light of day, however that is not the case for this Rob Dillingham iteration of the Nike GT Cut 4. This PE of the recently acquired Chicago Bulls guard sports a metallic gold synthetic upper with small silver Swooshes on the medial ankles. Dilliahgam’s “With the Shifts” logo is stamped on the rear heel. Additional Swooshes are stamped on the medial toe, with grey showing up on…

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Week 6 Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Major Division Women’s Basketball Top 5

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Week 6 of Dr. Cavil’s Inside the HBCU Sports Lab Major Division Women’s Basketball Top 5 saw a fair amount of shuffling in polls, with a new entrant into the top 5.  5. Norfolk State Lady Spartans ( 11-12, 6-2) The Lady Spartans enter this week’s polls at No. 5 after being outside of the top 5 the previous week. Norfolk State went 1-0 last week, defeating North Carolina Central 58-45 in their lone outing. The Lady Spartans are currently second in the MEAC, trailing Howard.  4. Alcorn State Lady…

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Lady Tigers roughed up by Morehead State, 79-53

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It was a rough day at the office for the Tennessee State Lady Tigers, who were soundly beaten 79-53 at the end of Morehead State Saturday afternoon. As was the case in their previous game against Southern Indiana, TSU was able to hold the Eagles under 40% shooting for the field for the game however they were unable to capitalize as they shot and even more frigid 36% from the floor. Additionally, the Lady Tigers did an inadequate job of securing the basketball commit committing 26 turnovers which turned into…

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Tennessee State drops road meeting against Morehead State, 94-86

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The Tennessee State Tigers dropped a crucial conference game Saturday afternoon at Morehead State.  Go head off fence clock fire in the second half, shooting 68% (17-25) from the floor and 77% (7-11) from downtown, outscoring TSU by 15 points in the game’s final 20 minutes and quickly erasing a four-point halftime deficit.  The Eagles took control of the contest early on, building as much as an eight-point lead on multiple occasions as Tennessee State stumbled out of the gates.  The tigers continued to whittle away at the Morehead State…

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Tennessee State rises to top of OVC with 73-71 win over Southern Indiana

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It came down to the last possession, but Tennessee State was able to put away a Southern Illinois team that would not quit, 73-71 in a crucial OVC matchup.  The slow starts that have plagued Tennessee State once again raised its ugly head as they connected on 2 of their first 10 field goal attempts and fell behind 10-4.  TSU continued to trail until Aaron Nkrumah’s jumper tied the game at 17 at the 9:58 mark. The Screaming Eagles outscored the Tigers 20-5 over the next 8:06 to take their…

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