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“FAMU” Nike LeBron 7 coming January 7

Brandon King

The “FAMU” Lebron 7 is a sneaker I have been fawnling over since the since the first images emerged. Even amongst a fleet of team exclusive footwear that have no duds amongst them, these stand out. It was thought we may have to admire these from afar, but it was announced by FAMU Athletics these would see a retail release in early 2023. We now know exactly how early they will begin their retail voyage- the “FAMU” Nike Lebron 7 will release January 7. They will carry a 200 USD…

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“Olive” Air Jordan 7 debuting January 7

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The “Olive” Air Jordan 7 is a new colourway of the 7 that will debut in 2023. It sports an olive nubuck foundational layer overlaid with black suede. The jagged pattern seen on both the forefoot and wrapping the heels is reminiscent to that on the “Afrobeats” ( as well as the Bin 7). A multi-colored tongue is seen along with a cherrywood Jumpman on the lateral ankle. On the rear heel appears chutney embroidered “NIKE AIR” branding and additional embroidery on the rear pull tab. Underneath resides a chutney…

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Black and White Air Jordan 11 Low IE coming September 2023

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With this upcoming colourway, the Air Jordan 112 Loe IE will make an appearance in the fall of 2023. At this early juncture, there are no images available, but what is known this sneaker will make use of a white and black color palette. Early predictive speculation assigns an aesthetic of a black foundational layer with white overlays atop a white midsole and translucent rubber outsole. The Black and White Air Jordan 11 Low IE is scheduled to release 22 September 2023; they will carry a $150 USD sticker price.…

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“French Blue” Air Jordan 1 Mid

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This women’s specific iteration of the silhouette you love to hate, the Air Jordan 1 Mid, is part of Jordan Brand’s summer release roster. It sports a white leather foundational layer, overlaid with that of french blue at the toe, eye rows, wrapping the heels and flanking the ankles. French blue also shows up on the Swooshes that adorn the lateral and medial sides. Gym red shows up at there collar, inner, and tongue branding.. Underneath resides a sail midsole and french blue rubber outsole. The “French Blue” Air Jordan…

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An initial look at the “Look Up In The Air” Air Jordan 2

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This upcoming women’s-specific Air Jordan 2 is inspired by 1987’s “Look Up In The Air” poster. It sports a leather upper overlaid with suede and accented with hues from the aforementioned poster. The insoles sport a skyline graphic with the same ” LOOK, UP IN THE AIR” tagline from the poster. Underneath resides a sail midsole and grey rubber outsole. The “Look Up In The Air” Air Jordan 2 Low is scheduled to release June 22; they will carry a 190 USD sticker price. Air Jordan 2 Low WMNS Summit…

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Grambling/Wisconsin hoops matchup cancelled

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Courtesy of Brian Howard, Grambling State Athletics The Grambling State University men’s basketball game at No. 17/18 Wisconsin scheduled for Friday at the Kohl Center has been canceled due to weather and will not be rescheduled. The Tigers (6-5) will return to action on December 29 against North American University. Tip-off against the Stallions is set for 7 p.m. from the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center. Grambling State opens Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) play on January 2, 2023 at Prairie View A&M.

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An initial look at the “Lucky Green”Air Jordan 3

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Initial images of the “Lucky Green” Air Jordan 3 recently emerged approximately a week and a half ago. Earlier today, new video and images, have emerged of the Lucky Green” 3s Take a look at them below. The “Lucky Green” Air Jordan 3 is scheduled to debut April 6.

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Travis Hunter commits to Colorado

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Travis Hunter was one of more than 20 Jackson State players who leapt into the transfer portal in lieu of Coach Seion Sanders’ accepting of the Colorado job. In news that is about as surprising as the wetness of dihydrogen monoxide, Travis Hunter has committed to Colorado. In an example of brilliant YouTube marketing move, the no. 1 player in the class of 2022 announced at 1:07 pm he would make his commitment public when his channel garnered 100,000 subscribers. It took but a scant nine house for his channel…

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Frank Gore Jr wasn’t wrong

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In the LendingTree bowl, Frank Gore Jr had himself quite a game. The son of long time NFL great Frank Gore Sr, ran for. ridiculous 329 yards and touchdowns on 21 carries, good for a robust 15.7 yards per carry as his Southern Mississippi squad defeated Rice 38-24. As the younger Gore and his teammates were basking the the glory of his accomplishment via a post game interview, his aunt tried to get in on the celebration but was gently, albeit assertively rebuffed by her nephew. Some knuckle-draggers attempted to…

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Howard Director of Track, David Oliver unboxes the “Howard” Air Jordan 6

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The Howard/Jordan Brand partnership is one of the most potentially. intriguing collaborations in the HBCU space since Coach Prime started his run at Jackson State. The “Showtime” Marching band was laced with the white and red Air Jordan 11 just in time for Homecoming and the hoops teams already have their share of team exclusive footwear ( of which we will be reporting on very soon). The most publicized piece of footwear that has been birthed from this partnership is the “Howard” Air Jordan 6 ,a Jordan 6 in the…

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