Category: Sneakers

Texas Southern repeats as SWAC Tournament Champions

Brandon King

For the second consecutive year the Texas Southern Tigershave seized the Southwestern Athletic Conference’s automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. They earned that spot by defeating the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff in the SWAC tournament final 84-69. For Texas Southern, the same type of offensive output that allowed them ultimately seize control against Prairie View in the semis was on display in the first half of the championship game. A Trent Steen jumper brought UAPB within one was followed by Texas Southern 13-1 run in which Donte Clark scored eight…

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Texas Southern advances to SWAC championship game

Brandon King

Four players in double figures, lights-out second half shooting , and an instrumental run paved the way for Texas Southern defeating Prairie View A&M 88-74 and securing their place in the SWAC championship game. After taking a 5-3 lead in the early going, a three-pointer by Prairie View’s Troy Thompson would give the Panthers a 6-5 lead with 15:22 left in the first half. Prairie View would hold that lead, being up by as many as 6, for nearly the next ten minutes when Donte Clark’s jumper at 5:22 would…

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UAPB advances to SWAC Title game with victory over Southern

Brandon King

One half of the matchup of the 2018 Southwestern Athletic Conference Championship has been set. Arkansas-Pine Bluff advanced by defeating Southern 71-65 earlier this evening. UAPB enjoyed a 19-11 lead before Southern blitzed them with a 19-4 run to put the Jaguars up 30-23. Southern would halve their advantage shaved to three,30-27, right before the break when Charles Jackson was fouled on a three-point attempt and cashed in all three free throws. The second half was a see-saw affair that saw both teams take turns showing the way. The exploits…

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Prairie View defeats Alcorn in SWAC Basketball Quarterfinals

Brandon King

The second seeded Prarie View A&M Panthers dispatched the seventh seed Alcorn State 87-71 last night in the opening round of the SWAC Men’s Basketball Tournament. Prarie View’s J.D. Wallace and Dennis Jones recorded double-doubles, with Wallace scoring 16 points and dishing out 11 assists and Jones providing 16 points and distributing 14 assists. However it was a team effort as all five Prairie View starters scored in double figures. Gary Blackston led the way with a game-high 21 points; Troy Thompson had 18; Zachary Hamilton added 12 points and…

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You can win a pair of Lebron XV “Equality”. Here’s how

Brandon King

When Lebron James wore his Lebron XV with “EQUALITY” boldly emblazoned across the back of the shoe, it created a buzz not only for the look of the sneaker but also for the statement they made. Earlier today James and NIKE announced a limited-edition release of the kicks ( 400 pair total- 200 black and 200 white) for anyone in the U.S. through an online draw. Here’s what you need to know about how you can get a pair: If you’re a United States resident, you can enter the digital drawing…

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Jimmy Butler having surgery on torn meniscus

Brandon King

In the third quarter of the Minnesota Timberwolves ‘ game against the Houston Rockets, Jimmy Butler went down with an apparent non-contact knee injury. Initially there was speculation and worry that Butler tore his Achilles’ tendon or even his ACL, however a subsequent MRI revealed that a torn Meniscus was what befell him. The injury will require surgery, and as has been reported by Shams Charania, that will happen within the next few days and that Butler could return in the next four-to-six weeks. Story on Timberwolves All-Star Jimmy Butler,…

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HBCU Gameday will stream the 2018 SIAC Basketball Tournament

Brandon King

If you are a fan of SIAC basketball or an alum of an SIAC school and you will not be able to make it Birmingham next week for the conference tournament, the fine folks at HBCUGameday have you covered. That is because they will be live streaming the proceedings. Here is the full slate of information courtesy of HBCU Gameday. ATLANTA–HBCU Gameday is proud to announce that it has entered an agreement with the SIAC to live stream the 2018 SIAC Basketball Tournament on the HBCU Gameday digital platform. Each game…

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Stupid Things People Do Over Sneakers: Youngster stabbed trying to sell sneakers in NY subway station

Brandon King

The latest episode chronicling the depravity that is engaged in over footwear takes us back to New York City where a would-be sneaker seller was stabbed by his customers. According to law enforcement, the 17and 18-year-old victims planned on selling his shoes to a group of fellows he met on social media. However, when it came time to conduct the transaction, the three men they met with showed their intent was not to buy the shoes but to rob the teens. The sellers put up a fight until one of…

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LaMarcus Aldridge shows off his custom Air Jordan 3’s

Brandon King

Things are certainly going well for LaMarcus Aldridge. After a very productive meeting with Spurs coach Gregg Popovich shortly after making an offseason trade request, the Spurs’ power forward remembered how to play basketball and resembled the dominant force he was during his days as a Portland Trailblazer. His scoring average this season is 22.4 points per game, which is up 5.1 points from the numbers he posted last year. His elevated play has not only kept the San Antonio Spurs a top Western Conferfence team despite Kawhi Leonard being…

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Alabama State inks deal with Adidas

Brandon King

Earlier today the Alabama State athletic department announced the university has entered into a five-year agreement with Adidas in which the company will be the official provider of footwear, apparel and accessories of the Hornets through the 2022-23 season. ASU interim athletic director Jennifer Lynne Williams had this to say on the new deal: We are excited about partnering with Adidas over the next five years. Adidas is one of the world’s most recognizable companies in the industry. The brand speaks for itself and is respected worldwide. We think Adidas…

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