An initial look at the “University Blue” Nike Kobe VIII Protro

This upcoming Kobe VIII Protro features a university blue engineered mesh upper with large, robustly embroidered Swooshes on the lateral side. With smaller such branding present on the medial side. A Kobe logo is perched atop the tongue, while a much larger iteration of the logo appears on the rear heel.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a university blue midsole and white rubber outsole.  The “University Blue” Nike Kobe VIII is planned to debut later this year. More information on these to come as it avails itself.  Images via FKZSNKRS

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Take a look at these images of the “White/Navy” Nike SB x Air Jordan 4

The “White/Navy” is the latest colorway in the very fruitful collaboration between Jordan Brand and Nike Skateboarding, with the Air Jordan 4 once again serving as the canvas.  As was the case with the white/green color, this Air Jordan 4 offers an improved shape as these are meant to be skated in.  They sport a white leather upper with a grey suede overlay at the toe. Navy shows up at the tip of the “Wings”, backing the tongue as well on the “NIKE SB” branded rear heel tab.  White netting…

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Tennessee State’s Cam Blaylock enters the transfer portal

In what could be one of the opening salvo in a mass exodus from the Tennessee State football program following the departure of head coach Eddie George, who became the head coach at Bowling Green, Tigers defensive lineman Cam Blaylock has entered the transfer portal.  In a post on his Instagram account, Blaylock, in part, said “Thank you Tennessee State University for welcoming me with open arms and giving me lifelong brothers, unforgettable memories, and experiences I will cherish forever. To my coaches, teammates, friends, and staff – your support…

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PE Corner: LeBron James wears another SVSM LeBron XX PE

In the Los Angeles Lakers’ February 10 matchup with the Utah Jazz, Lebron James broke a second iteration of the SVSM LeBron XXII PE, having worn another color earlier in the season.  This colorway is made for his high school alma mater, Akron’s Saint Vincent-Saint Mary’s, they sport a white upper paired with green that forms the shape of the Swoosh on th lateral side, while also continuing its journey to wrap around the medial side. Green can also be seen on the Lebron signature at the rear heel, with…

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Norfolk State women’s hoops claims third straight MEAC Tournament

image via Nick Sutton Courtesy of Noah Schlekeway, Assistant SID, Norfolk State Athletics  The Norfolk State women’s basketball team punched its third consecutive trip to the NCAA Tournament with a 68-56 win over Howard in the MEAC Championship on Saturday afternoon. Kierra Wheeler led the Spartans with 19 points, adding seven rebounds, six blocks, and four steals, while Diamond Johnson tallied 16 points, four rebounds, and two assists. Wheeler was named MEAC Most Outstanding Player while head coach Larry Vickers earned Most Outstanding Coach honors. Norfolk State started off strong, opening the championship game on…

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Norfolk State erases 11-point deficit to win fourth MEAC Tournament

image via Nick Sutton It did not come easy and there were times of uncertainty but Norfolk State showed the heart of a champion, battling back from an 11-point deficit to defeat South Carolina State 66-65 to take the MEAC Tournament.  South Carolina showed the way until Norfolk State tied the game at 10 on Chris Fields Jr’s layup at the 13:06 mark After ties at 15 and 17 apiece, the teams swapped the lead South Carolina Stare reclaimed the point when Wilson Dubinsky connected from downtown that put the…

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L.A. Dodgers-inspired Kobe slides coming this spring

Following in the vein of the “L.A. Dodgers” Kobe VI Protro, Nike is preparing to release similarly themed Kobe slides.  They sport an all-Dodger blue look with a snake-scaled overstrap that features a silver Kobe logo. A cushy branded midsole/footbed and blue rubber outsole round things out.  They are set to debut this spring.

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Take a look at the “UNC Reimagined” Air Jordan I High OG

With this upcoming Air Jordan I High OG, the “UNC” colorway gets the reimagined treatment.  They sport a white leather foundational layer overlaid with university blue at the toe, eye rows, flanking the ankles, and wrapping the heel. A white Wings logo has its home on the lateral ankle, while the sides are adorned with university blue Swooshes.  University blue also stands in for the “NIKE AIR” branding on the tongue, as well as at the inner.  Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a sail midsole that adds a vintage aesthetic…

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Tennessee State’s Sanders Ellis hits the transfer portal (again)

According to Pete Nakos of On3sports, Tennessee State freshman linebacker Sanders Ellis has entered the transfer portal.  This is the second time this offseason season that Ellis has entered the transfer portal. He initially entered the portal In December, shortly after Tennessee State was defeated 41-27 by Montana in the FCS Playoffs.  The Nashville, TN native paid immediate dividends once injuries thrust him into the starting lineup, recording 86 total tackles( 59 solos, 27 assisted), 15.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, 2 passes defensed, and 3 fumble recoveries. His gridiron…

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Florida Memorial’s Kamesha Moore and Kevin Herod earn major Sun Conference Honors

The Sun Conference announces its major award winners for the 2024-25 women’s basketball season, as Florida Memorial University took two major awards, including Kamesha Moore who was named 2024-25 SUN Conference Women’s Basketball Player of the Year along with her head coach Kevin Herod, who earned conference Coach of the Year honors. Kamesha Moore of Florida Memorial has been named the Sun Conference Player of the Year. This senior guard from Pasadena, California, led the Lions to a 13-3 conference record, securing the Regular Season Title. Moore leads FMU’s scoring, averaging 14.6 points, 4.3…

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