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A detailed look at the “Brazil” Air Jordan 3

Brandon King

Jordan Brand is taking one of its most beloved silhouettes international with the upcoming “Brazil” Air Jordan 3, a release that fully embraces the colors and spirit associated with Brazilian football culture. Expected to arrive during the summer of 2026, the sneaker sports a vibrant blend of blue, green, and yellow that instantly evokes the Brazilian flag while pushing the Air Jordan 3 into much louder territory than traditional OG colorways. The upper is constructed in premium blue tumbled leather and paired with green accents on the heel branding and…

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An Initial Look at the Air Jordan IX OG

Brandon King

The Air Jordan IX OG is slated to make its first retail return in a decade this summer. The IX is in a class of its own, as it is one of the models released during Jordan’s time with the Chicago Bulls that he never took to the NBA hardwood as a Bull (he did wear the “Cool Grey” colorway while he was with the Washington Wizards). Before their return, the first images of the 2026 iteration have come to light.  They feature a white leather foundational layer overlaid with…

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Sae’Quahn Rogers named to Albany State men’s basketball coaching staff

Brandon King

Earlier this week Albany State announced that Sae’Quahn Rogers has been added to coach Rodney Mayes’ staff.  Coach Rogers has a strong background in the areas of player development, recruiting and collegiate coaching experience.  In his last post, Coach Rogers also erved on Coach Mayes’ staff at Lyons College, where he helped the Scots to an 18-9 overall record and 11-5 within the confines of SLIAC play. That same season, the Scots, as the No.2 seed, advanced to the semis of the SLIAC Tournament.  Rogers also spent two seasons at…

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Austin Rivers challenges Draymond Green to a 1-on-1

Brandon King

The ongoing back and forth between Austin Rivers and Draymond Green is the content gift that keeps on giving.  The two have been sniping back and forth since Green said that playing for Steve Kerr hindered is game in some ways, comments that rubbed Rivers the wrong way and that he , in part , termed “ridiculous” and called Green, “the luckiest basketball player” that he’s ever seen.  Green’s latest incidence of verbal lunacy had him taking an unprovoked and unwarranted shot at Charles Barkley. On the most recent episode…

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Thirty-one years ago today, Michael Jordan Debuts the “Concord” Air Jordan XI

Brandon King

When Michael Jordan made his return to the NBA on March 18, 1995, he did so wearing the Air Jordan X. Jordan rotated between the “Chicago” colorway during the regular season and the “Shadow” colorway during the Bulls’ opening-round playoff series against the Charlotte Hornets. After dispatching the Hornets 3–1 in the first round, the Chicago Bulls advanced to face the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. But when Jordan stepped onto the court for Game 1, the spotlight shifted from his return to something entirely different — what…

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HBCU GO Unveils 2026 Televised Football Lineup Featuring 13 National Broadcast Games

Brandon King

HBCU Gp announced their televised slated of football games for the 2026 season. The 13-game lineup, running from August 29 through November 21, continues HBCU GO’s mission of elevating HBCU athletics on a national stage through free streaming and broadcast distribution across multiple platforms. 🏈 Full 2026 HBCU GO TV Schedule Week 1 – Aug. 29North Carolina Central vs. Texas Southern Week 2 – Sept. 5Edward Waters vs. Jackson State Week 3 – Sept. 12Alcorn State vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff Week 4 – Sept. 19Tennessee State vs. Florida A&M Week 5…

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Donovan Mitchells unveils the “Spider Man” Adidas Don Issue 8 

Brandon King

In Game 1 of their second round series against the No.1 seed Detroit Pistons, Cleveland Cavaliers star guard Donovan Mitchell introduced the world to a new color way of his Adidas Don Issue 8.  Already dubbed “Spider Man” due to the color palette, which matches that of the web-slinging hero, it sports a blue to red and back to blue transition across its synthetic upper.  Black shows up at the collar , as well as the inner, red and black are alternatively featured atop each respective tongue, with Adidas branding…

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Makayla Cunningham Transfers to Kansas, Adds Veteran Guard Presence to Jayhawks Backcourt

Brandon King

The University of Kansas women’s basketball program continues reshaping its roster through the transfer portal, securing a commitment from former Southern guard Makayla Cunningham. Cunningham arrives in Lawrence after a productive stint at Southern, where she played a key role on an NCAA Tournament team. Known for her steady backcourt play, defensive activity, and unselfish style, she gives Kansas a needed blend of experience and versatility. During her most recent season, Cunningham averaged approximately 5.4 points, 3.8 assists, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.8 steals per game, showing her value as a…

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PE Corner: Jalen Brunson debuts new Kobe III Low Protro PE

Brandon King

Although it went longer than they or their fans would have liked, the Knicks were able to get by the Atlanta Hawks 4-2 in the opening round the Eastern Conference playoffs.  As the Knicks season continues on, that means we get to see how deep does Jalen Brunson’s bag of Kobe PEs goes. His latest was this Kobe III Protro Low, which he broke out in the Knicks 137-98 public caning of the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of their second round series.  They feature a gradient upper that transitions…

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“Denim” Nike x Kobe Bryant Air Force 1 Low coming this summer 

Brandon King

This upcoming Kobe x Nike Air Force brings a color way, once part of a quite limited 2006 PE release, to the masses.  Light grey denim forms the foundational layer, which is overlaid with that of darker, navy denim at the toe, eye rows flanking the ankle, as well as wrapping the heel. Orange stitching connects all the panels, as well as the Swooshes that adorn the sides, adds a visual pop, with a Kobe logo in the same color appears on the lower lateral heel.  Undereath the aaformentioned upper…

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