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Tennessee State Is Back: Aaron Nkrumah Wins OVC Player of the Year, Nolan Smith Named Co-Coach of the Year

Brandon King

Tennessee State basketball isn’t just improving — it’s ascending. On the heels of one of the most successful seasons in program history, Aaron Nkrumah has been named Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year, while head coach Nolan Smith earned OVC Co-Coach of the Year honors. And for the Tigers, this feels like something bigger than awards. Nkrumah’s Breakout Year The Worcester, Massachusetts native was the engine behind Tennessee State’s surge to the top of the OVC standings. Nkrumah averaged 17.7 points per game — leading the Tigers and finishing…

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Travis Steele fined for halftime conduct against Western Michigan

Brandon King

Miami University head basketball coach Travis Steele was fined $2,500 by the Mid-American Conference for his actions during Miami’S game against Western Michigan on Friday the conference announced Tuesday morning.  At halftime of the Miami/Western Michigan game, Steele, apparently displeased with a call and the explanation given to him by provided by game officials, stormed off the court. A courtside speaker faced Steele’s wrath as he knocked the speaker to the ground.  The speaker belonged to WMU DJ, “The most incredible DJ Chuck.” DJ Chuck said that Steele called him and…

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ESPN’s Marc J. Spears caps for LeBron James on national television

Brandon King

For approximately the last decade the propaganda arm of Klutch Sports, AKA, the LeMedia, has been on a jihad to convince the basketball populace that LeBron James is the best basketball player ever to grace an NBA hardwood.  To push their rhetoric, the Klutch media machine has several prominent talking sports personalities in its employ, with many of them infesting outlets ESPN and FS1. Whether it be Shannon Sharpe, Nick Wright, Brian Windhorst, Colin Cowherd, Kendrick Perkins, or the host of other affiliated gasbags, when it comes to spreading the…

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Alabama A&M’s Donte’ Jackson named finalist for Skip Presser Man of the Year Award

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Brian Howard, Assistant AD for Communications, Alabama A&M Alabama A&M University first-year head men’s basketball coach Donte’ Jackson has been selected as a finalist for the CollegeInsider.com 2025-26 Skip Prosser Man of the Year award, which is presented annually to the Division I coach who wins with integrity on and off the court. Jackson has guided Alabama A&M men’s basketball to new heights this season as the program has a winning record for the first time in more than 20 years. The Bulldogs are 16-13 overall and 9-7 in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC)…

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UVI’s Brandon Rasmussen receives prestigious award

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image via UVI Basketball Courtesy of UVI Athletics University of the Virgin Islands men’s basketball standout Brandon Rasmussen has been named a recipient of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Athletic Conference (HBCUAC) Association of Student Athletes Champion of Character Award, recognizing his exemplary leadership, integrity, and impact both on and off the court. Rasmussen received his recognition on the court prior to the Buccaneers’ HBCUAC tournament matchup with Fisk University. The award recognizes one student-athlete from each team who exemplifies the high character qualities outlined by the National Association…

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The “White/Red” Air Jordan XIII returns March 13

Brandon King

The “White/Red” Air Jordan XIII is set to return to retail in March 2026. Originally worn by Michael Jordan during road games throughout the 1997–98 NBA season, the classic colorway remains one of the defining looks of the model’s championship-era run. Official images of the 2026 iteration have now surfaced, revealing a faithful recreation of the original design. The pair features a white leather upper with signature dimpled side panels, complemented by red suede overlays. The model’s iconic hologram badge appears at the lateral ankle, while a black Jumpman logo…

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MEAC announces basketballers of the week

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image via the MEAC Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) has announced its Men’s Basketball Weekly Honors, presented by Wells Fargo.Howard University guard Bryce Harris was named Player of the Week, while North Carolina Central University forward Kelechi Okworogwo earned Defensive Player of the Week honors. Bryce Harris (G, 6-4, 220, Brentwood, N.Y.) recorded a double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Bison to a conference victory over Morgan State. He shot an impressive 7-of-12 (58 percent) from the field, adding three assists and one block…

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MEAC announces women’s weekly basketball honors

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Image of the MEAC Courtesy of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference  Howard forward Zennia Thomas was named the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Player of the Week presented by Wells Fargo.  Delaware State guard Amya Scott was named Rookie of the Week, while teammate Ericka Huggins earned Defensive Player of the Week honors, respectively.         Thomas (F, 6-2, Sr., Cleveland, Ohio) averaged 16.5 points and 9.0 rebounds over two games, including a double-double of 11 points and 10 rebounds against Coppin State.  In the following contest, she led Howard with 22 points and eight rebounds in the 84-65 win over Morgan State.  Scott (Fr., 5-3, G., Philadelphia, Pa.) scored 22 points, five assists,…

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”True Blue” Air Jordan III: The Classic returns on July 18

Brandon King

image via zsneakerheadz The “True Blue” Air Jordan III is set to return to retail once again later this year. The 2026 release will mark the sixth retail run for the iconic colorway, following its original 1988 debut and subsequent returns in 2001, 2009 (Europe-exclusive), 2011, and 2016. Why It Matters First worn by Michael Jordan during the 1988 NBA season, the “True Blue” stands as one of the most celebrated original colorways of the Air Jordan III — the silhouette widely credited with revitalizing the Air Jordan line and…

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Official images of the “Black/University Blue” Air Jordan 14 have emerged ahead of its long-awaited retail return.

Brandon King

Official images of the “Black/University Blue” Air Jordan 14 have surfaced ahead of its long-awaited retail return. Originally released in 2006, the fan-favorite colorway returns in faithful form. Much like its predecessor, the 2026 iteration features a black nubuck upper accented by hits of university blue at the tongue branding, the Jumpman on the toe, the top of the rear heel, and the signature shield logo on the lateral ankle. Beneath the upper sits a black and university blue midsole, supported by a black rubber outsole to complete the look.…

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