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Tennessee State comes from behind to beat Lindenwood, 24-20

October 7, 2024October 7, 2024 Brandon King

title image via Tennessee State Athletics Falling behind 14-0 within the first four minutes, it appeared the competing portion of the game would be short-lived. However, the Tennessee State defense found its way, allowing just two field goals of the ensuing 56 minutes of gameplay, along with timely plays from the TSU offense to claim a resilient, 24-20 win. After their defense forced a Tennessee State three and out on the game’s opening drive, the Lindenwood offense needed just 3 plays to travel 75 yards, reaching the endzone when quarterback…

“Black Cat” Air Jordan 3 to return in 2025

October 5, 2024October 4, 2024 Brandon King

There reportedly is now another notable addition to the 2025 release lineup. According to the incomparable zsneakerheadz, 18 years after its 2007 release, the “Black Cat” Air Jordan 3 will see its return as part of an already insanely stacked 2025. At this juncture, there are no available images but what we should see is a fairly faithful recreation of its 2007 progenitor, meaning an all-black upper featuring a suede foundational layer overlaid with blacked out elephant print at the toe. Black also should appear at the inner, tongue, and…

Would you buy these Kobe VII if they were to release?

October 5, 2024October 4, 2024 Brandon King

This unreleased Kobe VII sports a white, Flywire-equipped upper adorned on the sides with navy Swooshes. The same navy also takes care of the Kobe logo perched atop the white tongue. Red shows up on the external heel counter, which also displays a Kobe signature, as well as at the inner. On the rear of the tongue, a USA Basketball logo can be seen. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a red-accented, as opposed to the navy of the released pair, white midsole, and a white rubber outsole. QqqqqAs these weren’t…

Shaq list his all-time starting 5 and GOAT, LeBron nowhere in sight

October 4, 2024October 4, 2024 Brandon King

In a recent chat with German platform Sport Blid, NBA Hall of Famer and legend Shaquille O’Neal was asked who his all-time starting 5 and his lineup will cause the LeSychophants to go apoplectic. Dirk Schlickmann : What is your personal best starting five of all-time? Shaq: Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Dr. J, Karl Malone and [myself]. He was then asked who he thought was the greatest player ever and O’Neal’s response will make LeSychophants rend their garments. Here is what the all-time great had to say: Mr. Schlickmann then…

“Black Toe” Air Jordan XIV : Official Images

October 4, 2024October 4, 2024 Brandon King

This holiday season will mark the return of the “Black Toe” Air Jordan XIV after a decade-long hiatus. Although Michael Jordan never wore these in NBA action, as we know that honor was bestowed on the “Last Shot” colorway, and the return of the “Black Toe” is quite a highly anticipated one. Official images of the upcoming iteration have emerged and Houston, we have a problem. Although the overall visual attributes of the “Black Toe”’ are retained- black suede toe cap, tumbled and smooth leathers, Ferrari-styled Jumpman logo lack suede…

An initial look at the “Wolf Grey” Nike Air Foamposite Pro

October 3, 2024October 4, 2024 Brandon King

With all the attention turned toward the Jordan holiday lineup and a very robust release roster, it can be easy to overlook other quality release from the orange clad company in Beaverton . An example of oneof these overshadowed sneakers is this upcoming Foamposite Pro, of which an initial set of images have emerged. They sport a wolf grey Foamposite upper paired with black at the tongue inner, collar and Swooshes that adorn the lateral sides. An embroidered Wolf Grey Swoosh shows up at the on the rear heel, along with “FOAMPOSITE” on…

Anta unveils Donte DiVincenzo’s logo

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024 Brandon King

Last week, a Chinese sneaker brand unveiled the logo for brand athlete, then New York Knicks guard Donte DiVincenzo. In addition to his logo, the former Villanova Wildcats star will take to the court this season in a player-exclusive iteration of the Anta Zap 2 which will feature a mismatched aesthetic, with each sneaker featuring a tonal blue and orange look, respectively with branding present on the tongue and rear heel. Underneath the TPU framed upper resides an A-STABLE UP Anti-Rollover Structure-equipped midsole and what the brand termed an “Alternate…

PE Corner: Aja Wilson’s latest LeBron XXi PE

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024 Brandon King

Outside of their namesake, Las Vegas Aces star Aja Wilson is one of the most prominent wearers of the LeBron XXI. Throughout the WNBA season, the unanimous MVP has been seen in multiple and often very well-executed colorways of the LeBron XXI The latest iteration for the Paris Olympic gold medalist sports a golden upper deasigned to resemble gold foil. Large black-bordered Swooshes adorn the lateral sides with smaller branding posted on the medial side. Black shows up at the rear heel, which in addition to a LeBron XXI logo,…

Check out these images of the “Black Toe” Air Jordan XIV

October 3, 2024October 5, 2024 Brandon King

“Valentines Day” Air Jordan 3 coming next February

October 1, 2024October 2, 2024 Brandon King

This upcoming Air Jordan 3 is reportedly released next February. At this juncture there are no available images of this yet to be release 3, but what is known is this women’s exclusive Air Jordan 3 is to make use of a washed coral, gym red and sail color palette. Initial predictive speculation assigns an aesthetic of a washed coral upper with elephant print overlays at the toe and wrapping the heel. Gym red could show up on the Jumpman branding that is perched atop the tongue as well as…