Rashad Grove

Rashad Grove

Joined: Jun 25, 2024

Rashad Grove is a contributing writer for Sports Illustrated's FanNation and a sneakerhead based in Princeton, New Jersey. His work has appeared on BET.com, Ebony Magazine, MTV.com, Forbes, Billboard, HipHopDX, and Philadelphia Inquirer. You can follow him on all social media platforms at @thegroveness, and he can be reached at rgrove319@gmail.com

LeBron James' polaroid photo for Nike.

The adidas x Fear of God Athletics III Basketball "Cinder" colorway.

The Joe Freshgoods x New Balance Abzorb 1890 pack.

The Nike Sabrina 4.

Michael Jordan's Air Jordan 3 "Black Cement" colorway.

Off Court

A sneak peek behind the history of the ten most popular sneakers inside the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

The adidas Harden Vol. 10 "Marathon" colorway.

News

James Harden is paying tribute to rap legend Nipsey Hussle with a special colorway of his tenth signature adidas basketball shoe.

Jalen Williams wears the adidas Climacool Laced shoes.

Interviews

Interview with Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylen Williams on his love of fashion, adidas sneaker journey, and more.

The Nike A'Two in the "A’Pink Shoe" colorway.

News

Official images, pricing, and tech specs for the Nike A'Two basketball shoe and apparel collection launching on May 2, 2026.

The adidas Adipower golf shoe celebrates Black History Month.

Off Court

Interview with Maurice Allen on how he helped design a Black History Month colorway of the adidas Adipower golf shoe.

Pieces from Under Armour's CIAA Capsule.

Off Court

The Baltimore-based brand honors its hometown and the nation's oldest HBCU conference with a limited-edition basketball apparel drop.

Napheesa Collier debuts the Jordan Heir Series 2.

News

Official images, tech specs, and release information for the Jordan Heir Series 2 women's basketball shoe.

The Saucony London Marathon Speed 5.

Off Court

Official images, tech specs, and shopping information for the Saucony Spring Marathon Collection.

The ANTA KAI 2 "Clutch" colorway.

Kyrie Irving's ANTA KAI 2 "Clutch" colorway draws inspiration from Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals.

The adidas x Fear of God Athletics II Basketball 'Derrick Rose' colorway.

The Fear of God Athletics II Basketball Derrick Rose PE will be available beginning December 5, 2025.

Joe Freshgoods at the debut of his new documentary.

Interview with renowned sneaker designer Joe Freshgoods on his New Balance partnership, Chicago heritage, and new documentary.

NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal is the President of Reebok Basketball.

Interview with Shaquille O'Neal on raising awareness for sleep apnea, Reebok Basketball, and the new "Inside the NBA."