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An initial look at the “Halo” Nike Kobe IX Elite Protro

Brandon King

The “Halo” Kobe IX Elite Protro is a new colorway that is one of a few new colorways of the IX Elite that will see release in 2024 and into 2025.  It sports an a cream knit upper overlaid with a white synthetic material with an all-over pattern of Kobe logos. White Swooshes adorn the sides, which rounds out this dual chromatic upper.  Underneath resides a carbon fiber equipped white midsole and a white rubber outsole.  Honoring Kobe’s birthday, these beauties are planned to begin their maiden retail voyage August…

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”Black Toe” Air Jordan XIV coming back November 2

Brandon King

The “Black Toe” Air Jordan XIV is making its triumphant return this holiday season.  The Ferrari-inspired model sports a white leather upper overlaid with black suede at the toe. Other Ferrari-styled visual elements include the presentation of the Jumpman logo, the air intake vents on the midsole, the shape and design of the midsole, and the high-performance tire look of the heel  The last model, not this colorway, that Michael Jordan wore as a Chicago Bull will make its return on November 2. They will be available in Men’s and…

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An initial look at the “Black” Nike Air Flightposite

Brandon King

With its Foamposite upper and its futuristic aesthetic, when it debuted back in 1999 there was nothing like the Air Flightposite on the market. Though a bit heavier than the typically largely leather-constructed sneaker populace at that time, once broken in and conformed to the wearer’s foot through the heat of wear, they offered a nearly unrivaled fit and feel.   The Air Flightposite makes its long-anticipated retail return into of its original colorways – “Metallic Gold” in the upcoming holiday season and picture below, “Black” in 2025.  An initial image,…

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WNBA All-Star 2024 jerseys revealed

Brandon King

The WNBA All-Star game is set to take place in Phoenix and front of the mid-season showcase, Jordan Brand unveiled the jerseys for the 2024 game.  This year’s iteration will reprise a theme last seen ahead of the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 in which the All-Stars on the U.S. Women’s National Team will face off against the remaining WNBA All-Stars. In this 2021 Team WNBA defeated Team USA 93-85 and Arike Ogunbowale taking MVP honors.  In the three-point competition, Sabrina Ionescu performed for the ages, recording 37 points en route…

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PE Corner: A’ja Wilson wears Static-inspired LeBron XXI

Brandon King

The LeBron XXI seems to be the favorite of the Las Vegas Aces toward A’ja Wilson, as already this season she has taken to the court in several player-exclusive iterations of the XXI.  This latest PE for the WNBA’s best player is inspired by Static Shock, the mainstream, watered-down, homogenized version of the original Milestone Comic character, Static.  It sports a vibrant blue upper, inspired by the jacket the character wears, adorned on the lateral side with an electricity bolt bordered white Swoosh on the lateral side and pink outlined…

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Former Norfolk State women’s assistant coach named AD at Jackson State CC(TN)

Brandon King

Former Norfolk State assistant basketball coach Dr. Kelvin Lynum is taking on a new role as he was named the athletic director at Jackson State Community College (TN.)  Dr. Lynum spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach on Larry Vickers’s staff where his contributions helped the program compile a 53-13 overall record, 24-4 within the MEAC, winning back-to-back conference tournaments and NCAA appearances.  Before his time at NSU, he was the athletic director at Southeast High School in Bradenton, FL from 2020-22. In this role, he presided over…

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Klay Thompson is a Maverick, how does he helps Dallas?

Brandon King

The era of the Splash Brothers has come to an end. Klay Thompson intends to join the Dallas Mavericks, reportedly agreeing to a 3-year, $50 million deal, that is a component of a multi-team sign and trade. The deal would send shooting guard Josh Green to the Hornets and Thompson to the Mavericks. Although some outlets have reported as if it’s a done deal, that may not be the case. Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports the Warriors have not yet agreed to their end of the three-team deal and…

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DeMar DeRozan may be ready to move on from Bulls

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Courtesy of Fansided Throughout the NBA season, the Chicago Bulls and DeMar DeRozan openly expressed mutual interest in continuing their partnership beyond the current campaign, as DeRozan approached free agency. However, recent developments indicate a significant shift in sentiment. According to Chicago Sun-Times’ Bulls beat reporter Joe Cowley, DeRozan’s interest in a return to the Windy City has waned. Cowley’s report, citing an unidentified source late Sunday, suggests that the recent trade involving Alex Caruso and Josh Giddy was the tipping point for DeRozan’s decision to explore his options elsewhere.…

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”Wolf Grey/Safety Orange” Air Max 95 coming this fall

Brandon King

This upcoming color of the classic Air Max 95 sports a combination mesh , suede and leather upper with reflective detailing. Safety orange makes apprearences on the lace loops, lateral Swooshes, “NIKE AIR” branding on the rear heel and most of the “airmax” branding on the tongue. Underneath resides a black midsole that is home to Air Max units in the forefoot and the heel as well as a black and orange rubber outsole. The “Wolf Grey/Safety Orange” Nike Air Max 95 is coming this fall at Nike.com and select…

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An initial look at the 2024 “Black Cement” Air Jordan III OG

Brandon King

Initial images of the 2024 iteration of the “Black Cement” Air Jordan III have finally come to light.  As to be expected, it features all the visual elements from the colorway so many have come to love- black leather upper, elephant print overlays, Jumpman on the tongue, and “NIKE AIR” branding on the rear heel.  It does appear that Jordan Brand was somewhat successful in its efforts to recreate the shape of the 1988 original, as this image depicts a slightly sleeker profile contrasting with the boxier outline of previous…

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