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Villanova defeats UNC 74-77 on buzzer beater to win Nat’l Title

April 4, 2016April 4, 2016 Brandon King

Well I can admit it, I was wrong. If you read my earlier piece from today, you know I predicted that North Carolina would win tonight’s national championship game against Villanova. I said the Tar Heels’ size and their defense would be more than the Wildcats would be able to handle. How off I was! Carolina was on target from behind the three point line in the first half, shooting a scorching 78% from downtown. This hot shooting helped them take a five point lead 39-34 lead into intermission. In…

Performance Innovation is front and center on the KD 9

March 17, 2016March 17, 2016 Brandon King

Kevin Durant’s latest signature ride features the most advanced builds of Flyknit and Zoom Air to date, which are specifically geared to deal with the rigors of the game of basketball. The Flyknit featured on the KD 9 is built with a distinctive pattern that is precisely knit for basketball. The tapered Zoom bag that runs from heel to toe, makes its debut in bball, after 3 years of wear testing. The midsole is reduced to enhance the Zoom’s responsive feel. The KD 9 will be available June 20,2016. …

This ain’t your older brother’s Big East

February 25, 2016March 22, 2016 Brandon King

In sports, as in life, change is a constant however there are instances where change is not the best course. As I sat and watch last night semi hotly contested matchup between top ranked Villanova and fifth ranked Xavier, my enjoyment was tinged with wistfulness. It’s been more than two years but ,as a basketball fan,I miss the Big East, or rather what it used to be. The conference that I have enjoyed watching for so many years has been torn asunder. Syracuse, Pitt, and Notre Dame and Louisville now compete…

David Blatt whacked as Cavaliers HC

January 22, 2016January 22, 2016 Brandon King

Apparently going to the NBA finals in your first season and being first in the Eastern Conference in your second season does little in the way of job security. Ask David Blatt who, amongst his many coaching achievements ,can now add former head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Blatt was shown the door today despite the success, amid reports of growing unrest in the Cavaliers’ locker room ( I wonder who could be the source of that?). Speaking through his agency, Priority Sports”, Blatt had this to say: “I’d like…

David Blatt whacked as Cavaliers HC

January 22, 2016January 22, 2016 Brandon King

Apparently going to the NBA finals in your first season and being first in the Eastern Conference in your second season does little in the way of job security. Ask David Blatt, who amongst his many coaching achievements can now add former head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Blatt was shown the door today despite the success, amid reports of growing unrest in the Cavaliers’ locker room ( I wonder who could be the source of that?). Speaking through his agency, Priority Sports”, Blatt had this to say: “I am…

Nike officially unveils the Kobe 11

December 14, 2015December 14, 2015 Brandon King

Nike unveiled official images of the Kobe 11 today. The latest model features an evolved,stronger version of Flyknit, which is inline with Kobe Bryant’s comments that, “For the KOBE 11, we worked to perfect Flyknit for basketball,” The sneaker features a design that Nike Innovation Director Eric Avar, who has partnered with with Bryant to pioneer many innovations through the Kobe line that changed the paradigm of conventional thought of footwear, said: “The KOBE 11 design represents the whole being greater than the sum of the parts” The introductory colorway,…

Jordan Brand unveiled the Melo M12

December 12, 2015December 14, 2015 Brandon King

Jordan Brand recently officially unveiled the M12, the twelfth shoe in the New York Knicks’ star forward’s signature line. Paying homage to a rec center in Baltimore known as “the dungeon”, that allowed a young Carmelo to focus on his craft, this colorway makes it retail debut January 2 with other colors dropping throughout the spring. Check out the M12 below.

Nike Basketball Christmas Collection

December 11, 2015 Brandon King

As the the Christmas holiday looms ever closer, there are plenty of big releases that are at the forefront for many sneaker enthusiast. Not to be left out of the holiday action, are these Christmas offerings from the Lebron, KD, Kobe, and Kyrie lines, respectively. Lebron 13 KD 8 These will all be available December 26.

Damian Lillard debuts the likely Lillard 2 before Clippers game

December 2, 2015 Brandon King

In warm-ups before the December 1 game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Damian Lillard didn’t have on the Lillard 1. He was rocking a new silhouette that is thoughts likely to be next model in his signature line. The sneaker , which appears to have a slightly higher collar that of his predecessor, features a white upper which black accents on the midfoot near the laces. It also has red and black hues on the heel with the Lillard “0” logo as well. It also appears to have a gum…

LeBron 13 “Balance”

November 22, 2015 Brandon King

This colorway of the Lebron 13 was inspired by LbJ’s commitment to both basketball and family. The blue, which is the primary color of the shoe, represents tranquility, while the orange pays homage to the old school Cavaliers colors,utilized through an all-over geometric print. There are slight graphical variations between each shoe, however the pair together forms a cohesive whole. The “Balance” Lebron 13 will be available December 1 at Nike.com and select retailers.