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An initial look at Anthony Edwards’ first adidas signature shoe

Brandon King

Initial images of the freshman signature shoe , the Adidas Anthony Edwards 1, of up-and-coming Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards have emerged. The creation of the sneaker was a clause in Edwards’ dealwith Adidas that would kick in should be make an All-Star team, which he did in 2023. What can be glaned from these pictures is a shoe with a black upper largely sheathed within a blue synthetic material. On the rear heel branding can be seen, completing an upper that sits atop a midsole ofthe same blue hue.…

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Adidas Top Ten 2010 returning

Brandon King

The Adidas Top Ten 2010 was seen on the feet of the late, great Kobe Bryant during his rookie season back in 1996. There are three colorways slated as part of the silhouette’s return – a “Lakers” color, a white and black, as well as a black and white. All three sport combination leather and mesh uppers with Three Stripes branding incorporated into the branding on the sides. Adidas logos can also be seen on the tongue and lateral forefoot, while Feet You Wear branding has its home on the…

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“Lakers Away” Adidas Crazy 1 coming April 15

Brandon King

One of the sneakers that the late, great Kobe Bryant wore during the Lakers’ 2002 NBA Championship run is making its return to retail. It sports a black modded upper with bold gold showing up on the “bumper” on the shell toe and on the rear heel. Collegiate purple shows up on the inner, tongue branding, and rear spoiler. Underneath resides a black upper with a bold gold Torsion system and a gold-accented purple rubber outsole. The Audi TT inspired “Lakers Away” Adidas Crazy 1 is beginning its next retail…

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“Cloud White” NMD S1 coming Stateside soon

Brandon King

This upcoming Adidas NMD sports a knit upper with Three Stripes branding adorning the lateral and medial sides as well as the tiny tab on the tongue. Orange can seen at heel, completing an upper that sits atop a beefier gel midsole that replaces the Boost cushioning of previous iterations. The EVA foam plugs are now also a thing of the past. Already available across the pond, the “Cloud White” Adidas NMD S1 is expected to debut soon at adidas.com and select retail venues. They will carry a 180 USD…

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An initial look at the Adidas D.O.N. Issue 5

Brandon King

Jayson Tatum was not the only NBA All-Star to have his signature officially unveiled during the NBA’s midsason celebration. Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers also had the latest iteration of his signature line- the Adidas D.O.N. Issue 5. The black mesh of the upper is overlaid with blue that transitions to a darker shade as it approaches and wraps the heel. Three Stripes branding is seen on both lateral and medial sides, along with Mitchell’s spider logo appearing on the tongue. D.O.N. ( Dtermination Over Negativity) branding appears on…

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Donovan Mitchell gift Grambling Basketball special edition kicks

Brandon King

Donovan Mitchell recently the Grambling State basketball team with a gift. The Tigers were in Salt Lake City playing the Jaguars of Southern University for the HBCU Classic and before the game the Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star guard surprised Grambling with school-specific editions of his Adidas D.O.N. Issue 4 sneakers. @timmycobbsfitness_tv Donovan Mitchell hooked Grambling up with some new shoes ahead of the #NBAHBCUClassic presented by AT&T! Coach Donte Jackson of Grambling State returns the favor with a gift as well #nba #AllStarWeekend #donovanmitchell #adidas #gramblingstateuniversity #hbcu #spidamitchell ♬ original sound…

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Adidas and Grambling agree to 5-year extension

Brandon King

Tuesday Adidas announced the extension of their partnership with Grambling State University. The 5-year extentsion renews on July 1 and includes the following initiatives : Grambling and Adidas began their partnership back in 2018, which made the company Grambling’s official provider of footwear, apparel and accessories.

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“Lakers Home” Adidas Crazy 1 returning All-Star Weekend

Brandon King

Known as THEKOBE in its previous life, the “All-Star” Adidas Crazy 1 is set to make its return. It sports a white molded upper with bold gold and collegiate purple showing up as complimentary hues, bringing a Lakers flavor to this sneaker’s aesthetic. Underneath resides a white Torsion-equipped midsole and a bold gold and collegiate purple-accented rubber outsole. The “All-Star”Adidas Crazy 1 is set to begin its second retail run February 18 at adidas.com and select retail venues; they will carry a 150 USD sticker price. Adidas Crazy 1 Cloud…

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UAPB gets by Alabama A&M, 60-57

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Courtesy of UAPB Athletics 57 AAMU 60  UAPB Team 1 2 3 4 F AAMU 14  9  23  11  57 UAPB 22  10  16  12  60 PINE BLUFF, AR —The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff women’s basketball team kept Alabama A&M to just 8.3 percent from beyond the arc in a 1-for-12 shooting performance on the way to a 60-57 win against the Bulldogs at home Monday. The Lady Lions had three players score in double figures, led by Maya Peat, who had 18 points and four blocks. Jelissa Reese…

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Norfolk State falls short against ODU, 68-62

Brandon King

Courtesy of Alex Lehmbeck, Asst. SID, Norfolk State Athletics 62 Norf 68  ODU Team 1 2 F Norf 29  33  62 ODU 28  40  68 NORFOLK, Va. – Crosstown rivals Norfolk State and Old Dominion battled neck-and-neck for 40 minutes on Saturday afternoon at Chartway Arena, as ODU came away with a 68-62 victory. Joe Bryant Jr. and Christian Ings powered the Spartan offense in the backcourt all night. Bryant finished the game with a team-high 17 points and six assists, while Ings scored 13 points and dished out a team-best seven assists. Kris Bankston dominated in…

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