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Nike Ja Morant 1 “EYBL” Official Look

by Angel Ortiz | Jul 24, 2023 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

Every year Nike collaborates with the Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL) to make some colorways on some of Nike’s best signature sneakers. EYBL is the country’s best high schoolers playing against one another. This year we’ve seen a few “EYBL” colorways but one that is confirmed to be releasing is the Nike Ja Morant 1 “EYBL ”.

Originally there was another pair that was a purple and yellow mismatched pair and also a blue and purple mismatched pair. Both of those are more than likely exclusively for the players participating in the tournament. The pair Nike is releasing is a yellow pair that has more of a yellow tint on the uppers of the sneaker. There is also a multicolored pattern on the heel tabs, a light purple swoosh that wraps around the sneaker and “EYBL” branding on the heel as well. The midsole is half green and half black with yellow speckles, the outsole also has a half and half design with the heel being black and the front end being light green.

No official release date has been announced yet for these Nike Morant 1 “EYBL” but they are expected to release fairly soon with a retail price of $120 USD. For now take a look down below at an official look at the Nike Ja Morant 1 “EYBL”.

Ja Morant 1 “EYBL” Official Pair:

Pairs Exclusively For Players Participating In Tournament

Jul 24, 2023 No Comments

A’ja Wilson’s Big Game Helps The Aces Beat Minnesota (98-81)

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by Travis Singleton | Jul 22, 2023 | Featured, Minnesota Lynx, WNBA

The Minnesota Lynx came into this game against the Las Vegas Aces ready for another win after beating Los Angeles on Thursday.

In order for them to do so they were going to have to try and stop A’ja Wilson or Kelsey Plum. Also if the Aces were going to win they would need to slow down the Lynx All-Star Napheesa Collier.

The Minnesota Lynx started the game off slow but that quickly turned into passion and intensity as Diamond Miller was able to get them going. Miller was all over the court whether it be her playmaking ability or her will to just get into the paint and score. The type of play that the rookie has shown since returning from her injury has been nothing short of spectacular.

The growth was on display against the Aces today as she took the challenge of guarding Chelsey Gray. Diamond is one of those players that can do it all and her positivity is contagious out there with the team. While the Lynx struggled to get some offensive possessions together Diamond shined just as bright as her name and it showed on the box score. Diamond was able to finish the game with 17 points, 3 assists, and 5 rebounds but it wasn’t enough to get the win against this historical Aces team.

Last time both teams met it was Kelsey Plum that had a huge night scoring 40 points. This time around the Lynx and Coach Reeve made adjustments putting Diamond/other players with length on her to make it tough. A’ja Wilson was the player that took this game over. A’ja is a special player and she was able to get to her spots and dominate in the paint tonight. She was very good at getting positioning and has shown a great improvement in that pick and pop jumper.

Every time A’ja got the ball she was able to pull up with space and execute. While the Lynx were able to slow down the others Wilson stepped her game up finishing with 35 points and 14 rebounds on 14/17 shots from the field. This Aces team is going to be tough to beat but the Lynx have shown moments where they can hang with the best team all season.

Chelsea Gray was able to showcase her passing skills with some crazy dimes that she dished tonight as well. She was able to finish with 11 points and 11 assists in this one. The game was close but once the Lynx started making costly mistakes with the turnovers the Aces made them pay for it.

Napheesa had an off game but was able to make up for it on the defensive side and while getting rebounds. Her jumper didn’t fall right away in that 1st half but she came out from halftime determined to change that. Napheesa had 16 points and 8 rebounds but this game doesn’t define how special she has been to the organization all season long. Look for Napheesa to bounce back against the Washington Mystics this Wednesday at home.

It was really good to see Kayla McBride get some jumpers to fall heading into the next game as well. It’s crazy because her defense doesn’t get talked about enough but she was able to get in the passing lanes against the Aces while having a monster block in this one too.

The Lynx will look to get back in the win column as they have the Mystics coming into town.

Jul 22, 2023 No Comments

Jordan Brand Reveals New Tatum 1 Colorway

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by Angel Ortiz | Jul 21, 2023 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

Jordan brand has yet unveiled another Tatum 1 colorway this time in a simple black and white colorway. This specific pair hasn’t been labeled yet but it can be referred to as “Panda”.

The upper is dressed in black along with a black nubuck heel, a white TPU plate, a white outsole and white Jordan and Tatum branding. These are very reminiscent of the Air Jordan 1 Retro High 85 OG “Black and white” pair that was released back in February.

This Tatum 1 black and white colorway will be releasing soon but no official release date has been confirmed yet. The retail price on these will be $120 USD releasing on the Nike App and Select few retailers. For now take an official look down below.

Jul 21, 2023 No Comments

Minnesota Lynx Beat The Sparks In A Thriller (73-70)

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by Travis Singleton | Jul 20, 2023 | Featured, Minnesota Lynx, WNBA

The Minnesota Lynx came into this game against the LA Sparks with a bad taste in their mouths from the Atlanta lose. They came ready for this game at home and wanted to make sure that they set the tone early.

The 1st quarter belonged to Nneka Ogwumike as she scored 13 points in that quarter alone making it tough for the Lynx overall. The Lynx started off slow but then were able to get their offense going in that 2nd quarter. The scoring came from Dorka Juhász who was able to dominate inside and out in front of her parents for the 1st time professionally. Dorka was able to score 10 points alone in that quarter beating the Sparks off the dribble and making them pay from long range.

The LA Sparks found themselves in deep trouble as they trailed by 20 points and in that 3rd quarter it was Lexi Brown and Jordin Canada who helped them on the comeback trail. The Lynx kept making mistakes with turning that ball over and the guards for the Sparks made the most of every opportunity the Lynx gave them. The Sparks came out with a lot of aggressive drives and were able to get to the line which didn’t help the Lynx cause for winning at all. One of the things that worked for the Lynx was the emergence of Diamond Millers playmaking ability as she was able to find her teammates after turning the ball over and really locked in. Diamond finished with 13 points, 9 assists, and 7 rebounds but found her rhythm in that 3rd.

Heading into the 4th it was a close game but Dorka and Napheesa were right there to save the day. This was by far one of Dorka’s best games as the Sparks had no answer for her. She finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Dorka also made a huge impact on the defensive end down the stretch of this game. Napheesa Collier was special in this game as she struggled early but was able to bounce back for a 22 points and 8 rebounds performance. Napheesa went on a 6-0 run at the end to seal the deal. The All Star has been great all season long and will need to continue that as the Las Vegas Aces come to town on Saturday.

Photo Credit:David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images

Jul 20, 2023 No Comments

Tatum 1 “Pure Money” Coming Soon

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by Angel Ortiz | Jul 20, 2023 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

The Jordan Jayson Tatum 1 receives a simple all white colorway which is perfect for the summer. Jordan Brand will be releasing a “Pure Money” Tatum 1 colorway which is inspired by the Air Jordan 4 “Pure Money.”

While simple but sleek this Tatum 1 colorway is dressed in all white with silver accents such as the TPU plate, Jordan And Tatum branding, and on almost every Tatum 1 there is Tatum’s number “0” embroidered at the heel and a “Deuce” reference on the inside of the sock liner which is a nod to his son.

While no official release date has been announced yet by Jordan Brand we can expect these to release soon with a retail price of $120 USD at select few locations and on the Nike App.

Jul 20, 2023 No Comments

Jordan Luka 2 “Matador” Official Look

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by Angel Ortiz | Jul 18, 2023 | Featured, Sneaker Releases, Sneakers

This Jordan Luka 2 “Matador” Honors Luka Doncic playing career at Real Madrid. Doncic played 216 games and won 7 titles and began his playing career there at the age of 16.

On the Jordan Luka 1 we saw a “Matador” PE worn on court by Doncic himself but wasn’t released to the public. The Luka 1 had received a different treatment for the “Real Madrid” colorway; it was dressed in all white with a hint of blue. On the Luka 2 we see almost the entire shoe dressed in aqua with hints of gold accents and white carbon fiber shanks.

The Luka 2 “Matador” is expected to release on August 3rd with a retail price of $130 USD at select few retailers and the Nike App.