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Myles Crawley named to Urban Edge Network HBCU+ FCS National Player of the Year watch list

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Courtesy of Curtis Ford, Grambling State Athletics Grambling State’s Myles Crawley added another preseason accolade this week as he was named to the Urban Edge Network HBCU+ FCS National Player of the Year watch list.  Crawley, who was picked as the preseason SWAC Offensive Player of the Year and is on the Walter Payton Award preseason watch list, had a remarkable 2023 season at GSU. The Redshirt-Senior from Lithonia, Ga. threw from 2,303 yards and 16 touchdowns while completing 60.1% of his passes (197-of-328). He was the first Grambling State quarterback…

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Turns out these may not be the AE 2

Brandon King

We have written several articles highlighting a sneaker that was being touted as the AE 2. However, that may not be the case, as there has been no confirmation as to the true identity of this now mystery sneaker.  We currently await the answer to An inquiry that was made to Adidas regarding the status of this sneaker. 

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“Sail” Nike Kobe VI Protro coming Spring 2025

Brandon King

title image via zsneakerheadz This upcoming Kobe VI Protro was seen on the feet of Vanessa Bryant recently. They sport a snake scale-styled sail upper adorned on the sides with black Swooshes; the same hue also stands in for the Kobe logo on the tongue and likely the signature on the rear heel.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole and a silver rubber outsole.  As it currently stands, the “Sail” Nike Kobe VI Protro is planned to debut in the Spring of 2025 at nike.com and select retail…

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This Black and Red AE 2 sample needs to release

Brandon King

Initially I was down on the aesthetic of the AE 2, however after seeing the images of the royal colorway my stance on the silhouette started to soften. After seeing this black and red look, I’ve completely come around to appreciating the silhouette and its potential.  It features a black synthetic cage that comprises the upper. Red “AE” branding can be seen perched atop the black tongue, with additional Edwards branding on the rear pull tab. A Three Stripes logo can be seen on the rear heel, while the text…

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Take a look at these Adidas AE2

Brandon King

Images of another colorway of the AE2 have recently surfaced.  This latest color of the upcoming AE 2 sports a semi-gloss royal TPU support cage at the upper. White “AE” branding appears on the tongue.  Underneath the aforementioned double-length upper resides a translucent rubber outsole.  More information to come on these AE 2s.  image via basketballshoeitalia

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Check out the “Triple Black” Adidas AE 2

Brandon King

Although I’m not sure about the performance capabilities as compared to its predecessor, however from an aesthetic standpoint, the AE2 is a step back.  It sports a black TPU upper with only the red AE logo on the tongue offering the only bit of visual variety from the otherwise monochromatic appearance. The same AE logo appears on the tongue, while black appears at the rubber outsole, rounding out the single-hued look.  More information to come on these as it avails itself.  images via allinlivee

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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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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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Take a look at these sample colors of the AE2

Brandon King

We recently reported on images that emerged of the second signature sneaker of Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards and pictures of three additional sample colorways have come to light.  The images depict three nearly monochromatic sneakers- orange, black and one light mint. The black features a completely monochromatic aesthetic, while the only bit of visual variety on orange and black varieties are on the eyelets for the orange and and toe, tongue and eyelets on the black.  1At this juncture there is no concrete information on a release. We will…

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Could this be Anthony Edwards’ next signature shoe?

Brandon King

Anytime a signature sneaker is a commercial success or breaks new ground, be it technologically or from a performance standpoint, the brand is invariably charged with the task of improving upon the established foundation of greatness.  Adidas basketball finds itself in this challenging and potentially rewarding position of crafting the follow-up to the very well-received AE1.  Initial images have come to light of a new silhouette that could reportedly be the next evolution in Anthony Edwards’ signature line.  The mystery shoe sports a synthetic cage that comprises the majority of…

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