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“University Red” Kobe IX Low Protro EM Set to Heat Up Fall 2025

Brandon King

The “University Red” is a new color way of the Kobe IX Low Protro EM that is primed for a fall 2025 release.  They sport a university red engineered mesh upper with white Swooshes adorning the sides. White also shows up on the Kobe logo perched atop the tongue as well as the nine hash marks that occupy the rear heel.  Underneath resides a red speckled white midsole and black stability rails, the ones at the lateral rear heel feature a Kobe signature. A white rubber outsole completes the aesthetic. …

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“Halo” Kobe III Protro: An initial look

Brandon King

Worn by Kobe Bryant in the 2007-08 season, the Kobe III is the latest model to get the Protro (performance retro) treatment.  Initial images of the “Halo”, one of the reintroductory colorways have come to light. This monochromatic colorway sports an all white mesh upper with improvedpadding at the tongue. A white Swoosh is seen at the rear heel, while a Kobe logo is perched atop the iridescent tongue.  In addition to the extra padding at the tongue, other Protro performance upgrades includes a Zoom Air strobel as well as…

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SWAC unveils 2025 Football Preseason Honors

Brandon King

As their football media day quickly approaches, the Southwestern Athletic Conference has released its preseason honors.  Jackson State’s Jacobian Morgan was tabbed as the conference’s Offensive Player of the Year. The Syracuse transfer led the Tigers led his team to the SWAC and HBCU National Championships last season and was named Offensive MVP of the Celebration Bowl. He completed 150-234 passes in 13 games for 2,051 yards and also tossed 19 touchdowns and 8 interceptions, compiling a 10-1 record as a starter.  Southern defensive lineman Ckelby Given was named SWAC…

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”Shadow” Air Jordan X to return November 19

Brandon King

Last seen in 2018, the “Shadow” Air Jordan X is primed to make its return later this year. The 2025 release will mark the fourth retail run for the original colorway, with its original 1994 release, returning in 2008 in the Countdown Pack alongside the Air Jordan XIII and the aforementioned 201 retro Like all its forbears, the 2025 iteration will feature a charred grey nubuck upper paired with black tumbled leather at the eye rows and the collar.  On the tongue, AIR JORDAN 23” is stamped, while on the…

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Mavericks to shut Cooper Flagg down for the remainder of summer league

Brandon King

The Dallas Mavericks have decided they have seen enough from Cooper Flagg, opting to park the former Duke forward for the rest of the summer league.  The number 1 overall pick in June’s NBA Draft struggled in his summer league debut against the Los Angeles Lakers, shooting just 5-21from the floor for 10 points. Flagg bounced back in a big way in the Mavericks’ next summer league contest with 31 points against the San Antonio Spurs and No. 2 pick Dylan Harper.  “I think it’s a new environment, new setting,”…

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“White Metallic” Air Jordan 5 Reportedly Returning in 2026

Brandon King

image via zsneakerheadz Last seen in “Remastered” form in 2015, the “White Metallic” Air Jordan 5 is reportedly in Jordan Brand’s 2026 release plans.  At this early juncture, there are no available images but predictions are that they will sport a white leather upper with clear netting on the sides and tongue. An embroidered Black Jumpman is perched atop the reflective tongue, while “AIR JORDAN” is seen at its back. Of note is the presence of “NIKE AIR” branding on the heel, which is a differentiating attribute from every other…

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First Look: “Off-Noir” PSG x Air Jordan Collab Unveiled

Brandon King

image via zsneakerheadz The collaborative relationship between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Jordan continues to roll along, as evidenced by this upcoming Air Jordan 5.  Initial images of this collaborative Jordan 5 have come to light, and what we see is a black upper with interlocking PSG logos on the sides. A pink Jumpman is perched atop the tongue, with the same hue takes care of the inner and also breaking up the monochromatic aesthetic.  An additional Jumpman appears at the rear heel, rounding out an upper that sits atop a…

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“Black/Muslin” Air Jordan 15 23RE coming summer 2026

Brandon King

The first silhouette after Michael Jordan retired as a Chicago Bull, the Air Jordan 15 occupies a unique place as both a polarizing and overlooked model of the venerable Air Jordan line.  Next summer the 15 returns in 23RE form in a black and muslin colorway.  At this juncture there are no available images, however, initial predictive speculation assigns an aesthetic of a muslin leather upper paired with black at the weave and tongue/inner bootie.  A bar on the muslin rear heel will likely read “23 6 15” , numerals…

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An additional look at the “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1 

Brandon King

A new set of images has emerged for the highly anticipated “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1.  They sport starfish at the toe underlay, with black leather present at the toe, eye row and collar. Black Swooshes also adorn the lateral and medial sides, with the hue also taking care of the Wings logo on the ankle. Starfish makes another appearances at the leather that wraps the heel and flanks the ankle.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole and a starfish rubber outsole.  The “Shattered Backboard” Air Jordan 1…

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Is That Klay Thompson? Social Media Photo Fuels Dating Rumors

Brandon King

A recent post to social media has kick-started a firestorm of dating speculation.  Megan the Stallion posted a picture of her posing poolside in a bikini. While that may have been eye-catching enough for many, it was the presence of a gentlemen in the background that caught the attention of many social media users. Many thought the man in question, who is relaxing poolside in a lounge chair, bears an uncanny resemblance to Klay Thompson.  TMZ reports that the 4-time NBA Champion and the rapper are an item. Thompson will…

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