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Tennessee State’s Serenity Harry named OVC Student-Athlete of the Week

Staff

courtesy of the Ohio Valley Conference Now in its 77th year, the Ohio Valley Conference continues to build on the success that has made it the nation’s eighth-oldest NCAA Division I conference. Over those previous 76 years the League has inspired student-athletes to realize their academic aspirations, maximize their athletics potential, and cultivate their leadership skills to prepare them for life beyond their collegiate experience. As part of a partnership with Jostens, each week through the academic year, we will honor an OVC student-athlete who has excelled in the classroom, in…

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“81 Points” Nike Kobe 1 Protro coming Spring 2026

Brandon King

Last seen in 2019, the “81 Points” Nike Kobe 1 Protro is in the works for a 2026 return. As can be gathered from its moniker, this was the colorway on the feet of the Black Mamba when he dropped 81 points on the Toronto Raptors, January 22, 2006.  They sport a white leather upper with black stitching. Black Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with a Kobe logo perched atop each respective tongue. Purple shoes up at the inner, while “UPTEMPO” appears in gold at the rear heel. …

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Vanessa Bryant shows the new color of the Kobe IX Elite

Brandon King

Thursday afternoon on her Instagram account, Vanessa unveiled an as yet not previously seen colorway of the Kobe IX Elite.  Appearing as more of an EXT take on the silhouette, as it is outfitted with a luxurious maroon suede with a supple-looking leather of th same hue wrapping the heel as well as the ankle. Adorning the sides are reflective Swooshes, while a metallic gold Kobe logo is perched atop the leather tongue.  Underneath this upper resides a maroon midsole with an external heel cup that features a Kobe signature…

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The “Year of the Horse” Kobe VIII Protro coming in 2026

Brandon King

Debuting back in 2014 in commemoration of the then Chinese Year of the Horse, this Kobe VIII is set to return in 2026 in Protro form.  At this early juncture, there are no available images, but what we should be presented is a recreation of its 2014 progenitor. As was the case in 2014, they should sport a multi-red knit upper. A large golden Swoosh adorns the lateral side, with a smaller version of the branding occupying the medial ankle. Gold also shows up on the Kobe logo perched atop…

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A detailed look at the “Ferrari” Air Jordan 14 

Brandon King

Eleven years after its original 2014 debut, Jordan Brand is rolling the “Ferrari” Air Jordan 14 back out for a second retail run.  This colorway of the 14, inspired by Michael Jordan’s Ferrari 550 Maranello, sports a Ferrari red one-piece suede upper sans the overlays seen on nearly every other colorway of the 14.  Black shows up on the tongue, which is topped by “JORDAN” on the front and “XIV” on its rear. Additional Jumpman and “23” also appears on the rear heel in the same vibrant yellow. On the…

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More images of the “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 High OG

Brandon King

The “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 High OG is set to make its highly anticipated retail return later this year.  New images have emerged that provide more looks at the upcoming iteration of this Air Jordan 1. Inspired by Michael Jordan breaking a backboard during an exhibition game during an Italian tour, they sport an orange toe overlaid with black leather. The same black leather also appears at the eye row and extends to the collar, where it is overlaid with starfish leather. Black Swooshes adorn the white lateral and…

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Kool x Nike Ja 2 on the way

Brandon King

This could be the collaboration we didn’t know we needed.  Inspired by Ja Morant’s favorite two flavors of the popular beverage, cherry, and raspberry, this mismatched pair sports turquoise and pink uppers, respectively. Kool-Aid branding in the form of the Kool-Aid Man himself is perched atop the tongues, while his famous “ohhh yeah” catchphrase appears on the rear tongue. The “12:AM” that is seen on the rear heel appears the classic Kool-Aid font.  Large Swooshes adorn the lateral sides, while smaller embroidered branding has it home on the medial sides. …

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A’ja Wilson gifts her teammates with pairs of her A’ONE sneaker

Brandon King

Out in front of the highly anticipated debut of her first signature shoe, the Nike A’ONE, 2-time WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson surprised her Las Vegas Aces teammates with pairs of “Pink Aura”, the debut colorway.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by A’ja Wilson (@aja22wilson) The A’ONE is set to debut May 6 at SNKRS and selectretailestablishments: they will carry a $110 USD sticker price.     Nike A’ONEHyper PinkFZ8605-601$1106 May 2025

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The excuses for LeBron James never stop

Brandon King

The Minnesota Timberwolves did the basketball world a favor when they ousted the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs.  In typical Lebron James fashion, rather than merely take his losses on the chin, as other all-time greats have, he placed the blame on an extenuating factor, with injury being his go to excuse.  News emerged that James reportedly suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee.  Blaming a season-ending flameout on injury has become the standard operating procedure for James dating back…

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Brian Windhordst slams “immature” JJ Redick

Brandon King

The Los Angeles Lakers, much to the delight of many basketball fans, were unceremoniously bounced from the NBA Playoffs via a 4-1,gentlemen’s sweep at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves.  JJ Redick’s mystfying decison to play his second halfstating unit or the entiriety of the second half of Game 4 has been one of the most discussed and questioned moves of the series.  When asked about it prior to Game 5 , rather than stand in the proverbial heat of answering tough questions, Redick in a manner befitting of a…

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