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Jeff Green breaks out an all-platinum Air Jordan 11 PE

Brandon King

In their recent game against the Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets forward, and longtime on court wearer of Air Jordans, Jeff Green took a pair of Air Jordan 11s to the court that one could help but notice. These eye-catching 11s sport a completely platinum upper with black Jumpman on the lateral ankle. Green’s number “32” appeared on the rear wheel in place of the standard “23.” A white midsole and a smokey translucent outsole complete this interesting iteration of the Air Jordan 11. As they are a PE, a retail…

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Tennessee State’s Eric George and Jordan Gant named to FCS Football Central Freshman All-American Team

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title image Tennessee State Athletics Courtesy of Stephen Featherston, Assistant Director of Communications The Tennessee State football program had two players named to the 2023 FCS Football Central Freshman All-American Team. Jordan Gant was selected on the offensive side as a running back, while Eriq George got the nod as a defensive lineman. George, recently named the Big South-OVC Defensive Freshman of the Year, was one of six defensive linemen named to the All-American team. Playing in nine games a true freshman, the son of head coach Eddie George finished the season with 25 tackles (13…

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“Reverse Grinch” Nike Kobe VI Protro coming December 2023

Brandon King

The “Reverse Grinch” Nike Kobe VI retro started its life off as a PE seen on the feet of the oft-maligned Anthony Davis and NBA sneaker champ P.J. Tucker, but has morphed into one of the most anticipated releses of 2023. They sport a bright crimson snakeskin inspired upper with black Swooshes adorning the sides. Electric Green shows up on the Kobe logo and signature on the tongue and external heel counter, respectively, as well as the laces. Underneath resides a bright crimson midsole that houses Zoom Air cushioning and…

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A quick look at some LeBron XXI PEs

Brandon King

The LeBron XXI is the shiny new toy in the LeBron James signature line. As has been the case with other models, already this season LeBron has taken several Player Exclusive iterations of the XXI to the NBA hardwoods. Below are a few examples of what Mr. James has rocked this season. Which one of these are your favorite?

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Mike Conley Jr rocks “Ohio State” Air Jordan XXXVIII Low

Brandon King

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Mike Conley was seen at a recent team practice wearing an Ohio State-themed iteration of the Air Jordan XXXVIII Low. It appears to sport a red upper that is intermingled with darker tones of the hue. On the tongue resides a Jumpman and and an “O” logo on each respective tongue. Below resides a speckled grey midsole and what appears to be a speckled translucent outsole. Conley played at Ohio State in the 2006-07 before leaving after his freshman year to enter the 2007 NBA Draft,…

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Home that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was set to purchase may have nefarious past

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Courtesy of Casey Kaye at fanrumor.com Oklahoma City Thunder’s rising star, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, is facing an unexpected hurdle in his real estate journey. The 25-year-old basketball sensation, who has been making waves with his performances on the court, encountered a strange situation after moving into his dream lakefront home in Ontario. Back in May, Gilgeous-Alexander and his girlfriend settled into a $6.1 million US ($8.4 million CAD) mansion on Lake Ontario in Burlington. The property, once owned by Crypto King Aiden Pleterski, became the subject of an unsettling incident that…

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Former Knick GM insinuates that Zach LaVine is overpaid

Brandon King

Zach LaVine’s slow smoldering and impending divorce with the Chicago Bulls has been scuttlebutt around the NBA. The Bulls’ All-Star guard has allegedly requested a trade out of the Windy City and as the Bulls have drunkenly stumbled out of the gates 5-10, several teams have started sniffing around regarding LaVine. Former New York Knicks GM Scott Perry is not impressed with LaVine and he let it be known with some recent comments regarding the two-time Slam Dunk champ: “Zach LaVine can score the basketball…Does he impact winning? Zach LaVine…

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“Fir and Midnight Navy” Nike Dunk Low coming December

Brandon King

This upcoming iteration the venerated Dunk Low sports a white leather foundational layer overlaid with that of fir at the toe, eye rows, wrapping the heel and flanking the ankle. Midnight navy Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides, with the same hue also present on the branding on the tongue. University gold is seen on the embroidered “NIKE” on the rear heel as well as the branding printed on the black insoles. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a white midsole and a midnight navy rubber outsole. The “Fir and…

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Tennessee State takes in on the chin at Oregon, 92-67

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Title image via Tennessee State Athletics 67 Tennessee St. 3-1,0-0 OVC 92 Winner Oregon 3-0,0-0 Pac-12 Team 1 2 F Tennessee St. 40  27  67 Oregon 48  44  92 EUGENE, Ore,  – The Tennessee State men’s basketball team fell short in a 92-67 loss to the Oregon Ducks on the road Friday after trailing by just eight at halftime. The Tigers (3-1) had three players score in double figures, led by Ej Bellinger, who had 14 points and two blocks. Marcus Fitzgerald Jr. tacked on 11 points and Jaylen Jones chipped in as well with 10 points off of…

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Tennessee State women’s hoops stampeded by Lipscomb, 74-43

Brandon King

Title image via Tennessee State Athletics 74 Lipscomb 3-1,0-0 ASUN 43 Tennessee St. 1-3,0-0 OVC Team 1 2 3 4 F Lipscomb 22  23  13  16  74 Tennessee St. 7  10  18  8  43 Lipscomb jumped on Tennessee State early and never looked back and ultimately cruised to a 74-43 win. The Bison got off to a fast start, shooting 53.3% ( 8-15) from the field and 55.5% (5-9) downtown on their way to outscoring the Tigers 22-7 in the game’s opening period. Tennessee State, on the other hand, stumbled out of…

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