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Future Albany State Basketball player killed in Christmas Eve Shooing

Brandon King

The family and friends of Sekya Smith are dismayed and looking for answers after a tragic shooting on Christmas Eve. According to Atlanta police, 18-year-old Sakya Smith was killed when someone started shooting at her friend’s home, located on the 1100 block of Smith Street in Southwest Atlanta.  Smith, a basketball standout at Carver High School was rushed to Grady Memorial Hospital where, sadly, doctors pronounced her deceased.  Smith planned on attending Albany State University and majoring in criminal justice.  Police have been tight-lipped on the incident, not offering details…

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Hampton’s Daniel Johnson named CAA Rookie of the Week

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title image via Hampton Athletics For his recent exploits on the hardwood, Hampton freshman guard Daniel Johnson was named CAA Rookie of the Week. In the Pirates’ 83-67 win over Howard in the “Battle of the Real HU”, Johnson came off the pine to score 9 points on 3-5 FG, including 2-4 from downtown, adding 1 rebound, 1 assist and a steal in just 17 minutes of action. On the season, the Chicago native is posting per game averages of 6.7 points and 2.2 boards.  This marks the second consecutive…

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French Blue” Air Jordan 12 coming summer 2025

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Since its debut in 2004, the “French Blue” Air Jordan 12 quickly ascended to among the most well-received colorways of 12. They returned in 2016 to much fanfare and the “French Blues” are being primed for a return as part of a star-studded 2025 release lineup.  They should sport a white, ribbed tumbled leather upper overlaid with French Blue mudguards at the lateral and medial sides. Silver plastic tabs present on the aforementioned overlays read “JUMPMAN” on the lateral side. On the rear heel should read “JORDAN QUALITY INSPIRED BY…

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“Varsity Red” Nike SB x Air Jordan 4 scrapped

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The “White/Navy” was not the only planned joint effort Nike SB x Jordan Brand Air Jordan 4. There were plans for a “Varsity Red” iteration as well, but those plans have reportedly been scrapped.  They apparently would have sported a while upper with netting of the same hue on the sides and tongue. A grey overlay wraps the toe, while red shoes up on the ends of the lace tabs and the “Nike SB” branded rear heel.  A two-tone white and varsity red midsole, along with a Nike-branded gum and…

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An initial look at the “White/Navy” Nike SB x Air Jordan 4

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After the resounding success of their previous collaborative Air Jordan 4, it stood to reason that Nike SB and Jordan Brand would seek to recapture that magic once more.  Initial looks have emerged on the next chapter in the Nike SB/ Jordan Brand and the canvas once again is the Air Jordan 4.  It sports a white upper overlaid with grey that wraps the toe. Navy shoes up at the ends of the lace tabs as well as the “Nike SB” branded rear heel tab. A red Jumpman can be…

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North Carolina Central obliterates St. Andrews 121-61

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title image via Kevin L. Dorsey Courtesy of North Carolina Central Athletics The North Carolina Central University men’s basketball team bounced back into the win column defeating St. Andrews University 121-61 on Tuesday afternoon behind 8-of-11 shooting from redshirt senior guard Floyd Rideau Jr. who cashed in all of his field goals from beyond the arc for a career-high 26 points. Many of Rideau’s passes came from junior guard Dionte Johnson who made history by tying Darnell Evan’s record from 1982 with 16 assists. This new Division I era record by Johnson tops…

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Norfolk State women’s hoops named NCAA.com Team of the Week

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title image via Fannae Webb The Norfolk State women’s basketball team earned NCAA.com Team of the Week honors following its upset victory 63-57 at Auburn on Sunday, Dec. 29. Graduate guard Diamond Johnson led the Spartans with 17 points against the Tigers, adding 11 rebounds, four steals, and three assists to her totals. Sophomore guard Da’Brya Clark also scored in double figures for NSU with 15 points. Johnson recorded her fifth career double-double against Auburn. She also became the first player since Chanette Hicks on Jan. 11, 2020 to lead Norfolk State in points, rebounds, steals…

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Norfolk State named U.S. Basketball Writers Association Team of the Week

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title image via Matt Paterson Courtesy of Noah Schlekeway, Assistant SID The Norfolk State women’s basketball team earned U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) Team of the Week accolades following its upset victory 63-57 at Auburn on Sunday, Dec. 29. Graduate guard Diamond Johnson led the Spartans with 17 points against the Tigers, adding 11 rebounds, four steals, and three assists to her totals. Sophomore guard Da’Brya Clark also scored in double figures for NSU with 15 points. Johnson recorded her fifth career double-double against Auburn. She also became the first player since Chanette Hicks on Jan.…

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Norfolk State women’s hoops stuns Auburn 63-57

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title image via Fannae Webb Courtesy of Noah Schlekeway, Assistant SID  Box Score AUBURN, Ala. — The Norfolk State women’s basketball team earned its second SEC upset win of the season, taking down Auburn 63-57 at Neville Arena Sunday afternoon. Graduate guard Diamond Johnson led the Spartans with 17 points. She added 11 rebounds, four steals, and three assists to her totals. Sophomore guard Da’Brya Clark also scored in double figures for NSU with 15 points.  The Tigers took the early 6-4 first-quarter lead behind a pair of free throws from Deyona Gaston. Clark answered back…

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Sam Shade announced as new Alabama A&M head football coach

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title image via AAMU Athletics Courtesy of Brian Howard, Assistant AD for Communications THE HILL | Alabama A&M University welcomed Sam Shade as the 22nd head football coach in program history, announced by Director of Athletics Dr. Paul A. Bryant during a special edition of the From the Hill Podcast on Sunday night. “This is a new and exciting time to bring Coach Sam Shade to the Hill,” Bryant said. “He brings a wealth of knowledge and proven success to a program ready to thrive. His vast resources in the State and impeccable relationships…

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