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An initial look at the “Lucky Green” Air Jordan 2

October 22, 2022October 22, 2022 Brandon King

Next spring will see the debut of the “Lucky Green” Air Jordan 2, a new colorway of the model that Jordan Brand seemingly just remembered less than a year ago. This yet-to-be-released 2 sports a white leather foundational layer accented with lucky green trimming the lizard print overlay. The same lucky green hue also is present on the inner, rear heel counter, the “NIKE” branding that also present on the rear heel, and along with black, stands in on the tongue Wings logo. Underneath the aforementioned upper resides a sail…

White, black and gym red Air Jordan 1 Mid coming soon

October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 Brandon King

The silhouette that is loved to be hated is back in a familiar color palette. This AJ 1 Mid sports white leather foundational layer overlaid with that of black at the toe, eye row and wrapping the heel. Gym red shows up on the collar, Wings logo and the Jumpman branding on the black tongue label. Black Swooshes adorn the lateral and medial sides completing the aesthetic of an upper that sits atop a sail midsole and a black rubber outsole. The debut of this women’s-specific Air Jordan 1 Mid…

“NOLA” Air Force 1 Low is debuting November 2

October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 Brandon King

This upcoming Air Force 1 Low is a tribute to the city of New Orleans. Its white patent leather upper is adorned on its lateral and medial sides with metallic gold-bordered silver, sparkling Swooshes. Metallic gold also shows up on the eyelets, a special “504” lace piece, lace aglets and rear heel. On the lateral heel a NOLA find its home with branded insoles rounding out the upper. Underneath resides a white rubber midsole and matching rubber outsole. The “NOLA” Air Force 1 Low is scheduled to debut 2 November…

SWAC unveils ESPN Men’s Basketball Schedule

October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 Brandon King

Courtesy of the Southwestern Athletic Conference SWAC Announces Men’s and Women’s Basketball HBCU GO Schedules BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Southwestern Athletic Conference has announced its upcoming HBCU GO broadcast schedule for the 2022-23 Men’s and Women’s Basketball seasons. The slate of games which will be broadcast in doubleheader format (Women’s/Men’s) are highlighted by several highly anticipated conference match-ups throughout the course of the season. Each league member institution is slated to make appearances on the HBCU GO linear and digital platform. SWAC Men’s and Women’s Basketball games carried on HBCU GO will be…

Necklace x Nike SB Dunk Low coming 27 October

October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 Brandon King

Nearly ten years after their last collaboration, Los Angeles-based graffiti artist Necklace is once again joining forces with Nike, this time on an upcoming Dunk Low. The black foundational layer of this soon-to-come Dunk Low is cover with patches of Halloween-associated objects , but not limited to demons, bats, snakes, tombstones and skulls. Other aesthetic features includes custom tongue tags that read “NECK” and “FACE”, respectively and graphical insoles. Underneath resides a white midsole with a black strip on the lateral side that includes lightning and “SHOCKERS” in the same…

Four staff additions announced for N.C. Central Women’s hoops

October 19, 2022October 19, 2022 Staff

Courtesy of North Carolina Central Athletics DURHAM, N.C. – Sixth-year head coach Trisha Stafford-Odom has announced the addition of four members to the North Carolina Central University women’s basketball coaching and support staff for the 2022-23 season. The new Eagles are assistant coach N’Dea Bryant, assistant director of operations Ashlyn Lockard, director of player development Melvin Scott and special assistant to the head coach George Williams. NCCU women’s basketball also returns second-year associate head coach Fred Applin, second-year assistant coach Terrence Baxter and sixth-year director of operations Clarissa Adams. NCCU Women’s Basketball New Coaching & Support Staff… NCCU assistant coach N’Dea Bryant moves into the collegiate coaching…

“Pink Sand” New Balance 550 coming 19 October

October 17, 2022October 17, 2022 Brandon King

This latest addition to the New Balance 550 roster sports a white leather upper overlaid with pink sand suede at the toe and wrapping the heel. White mesh is present at the rear heel with additional sand pink showing up bordering the side “N” logos, bordering the tongue and trimming the top leather layer. White “NB” logos are present on the rear heel, with pink salt branding on the aforementioned tongue. Underneath resides a branded midsole and tri-coloured rubber outsole. The “Pink Salt” New Balance 550 is scheduled to release…

2022-23 SWAC Women’s Basketball Media Day

October 17, 2022October 17, 2022 Staff

Courtesy of the Southwestern Athletic Conference SWAC Women’s Basketball Media Day BIRMINGHAM, Ala.– Southwestern Athletic Conference Women’s Basketball head coaches and student-athletes preview the upcoming season during SWAC Women’s Basketball Media Day. Please click the link above to watch the show in its entirety. About the SWACThe Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) is considered one of the premier HBCU conferences in the country and currently ranks among the elite in the nation in terms of HBCU alumni playing with professional sports teams. Current championship competition offered by the league includes competition…

“Blue Grove” New Balance 550 coming 19 October

October 17, 2022October 20, 2022 Brandon King

This upcoming New Balance 550 sports a black leather upper with mesh of the same hue present at the rear heel. Blue groove shows up on the pebbled “N” logos on the lateral side and near the collar. The same hue is also present on the New Balance branding on the tongue, “550” on the lateral side and trim. Underneath resides a white “new balance” branded midsole and tri-coloured rubber outsole. The “Blue Goove” New Balance 550 is scheduled to release October 19 at new balance.com and select retail establishments;…

Jackson State donkey-kicks Bethune-Cookman 48-8

October 15, 2022October 15, 2022 Staff

Courtesy of Jackson State Athletics 48 JSU 8 BCU Team 1st 2nd 3rd 4th F JSU 21 9 9 9 48 BCU 0 0 0 8 8 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jackson State University quarterback Shedeur Sanders threw a career-high tying five touchdown passes, and the defense tied an NCAA record with three safeties as the Tigers defeated Bethune-Cookman 48-8 Saturday at TIAA Bank Stadium. Sanders, a Heisman Trophy and Walter Payton Award candidate, threw five scoring passes in a game for the second time this season (Florida A&M) in completing 36 of 48…