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Phenom CBB: Sr. Jalen Pickett (Penn State) worth looking at

The college basketball season continues to roll on, as we dive more into teams and players throughout the landscape of all levels.  Getting a chance to dive more into the production of players, senior Jalen Pickett from Penn State is one that continues to stand out with his overall impact on the court.  Pickett is putting up outstanding numbers and has been named to the Wooden Award...

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Bringing that same energy: Fr. Brandon Lavitt (Susquehanna)

Shedding more light on players finding success at the next level, we now take a look at freshman Brandon Lavitt who is making his presence felt once again, this time at Susquehanna. We remember watching Lavitt a few times at Charlotte Latin, as he played with tremendous energy, played extremely hard, and just produced without being flashy.  When talking about his game at Charlotte Latin,...

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Phenom CBB: POB

Mississippi State 66 – South Carolina 51 Mississippi State:- Junior Shakeel Moore was the story in this game for the Bulldogs. The NC native finished with a new career-high against the Gamecocks with 22 points.  Moore has been playing much better as of late, as he has scored in double-digits in five of his last seven games.  Moore was incredibly effective and efficient in this...

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Phenom CBB Player Watch: Sr. Jake Stephens (Chattanooga)

2022-23 Season Stats: 32.2 minutes per game/ 21.8 points per game/ 10.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 2.4 blocks per game/ Shooting 55 percent from the floor and 41 percent from three on 5.2 attempts 2021-22 (VMI): 33.2 minutes per game/ 19.6 points per game/ 9.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 2.0 blocks per game/ Shot 55 percent from the floor and 49 percent from three on 5.0 attempts Phenom Hoops is bringing...

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Phenom CBB Game Report: UCLA at USC

Sitting down to watch a terrific Pac-12 matchup, UCLA was looking to sweep USC as the Bruins were on the road Thursday night. USC played well early on to gain the early edge, but UCLA was attacking down low in the paint early and finding success with Jaime Jacquez and Adem Bona. It is what helped them regain the lead halfway through the first half, and then the guard play started to take over...

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Soph. AJ McKee capitalizing on opportunity at Queens

What a ride it has been for Queens AJ McKee, who is now capitalizing on his opportunity and helping lead the Royals to a strong season as a D1 program. McKee has been a name Phenom Hoops has known for some time now, from when he was playing at Independence high school in Charlotte to continuing to make his mark at Queens.  But his road has been an interesting one; McKee had to medically...

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Why Darius McGhee Is Worthy of an NBA Opportunity

Photo Courtesy of Liberty University Objectively, no sport goes through more constant change than basketball. The various eras of the game since its foundation clearly highlight the differences in how much things have evolved over time. The addition of the shot clock, three-point line, or alterations to hand-checking mainly fall under the premise of rule changes (though these inserts did...

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Alabama

The Crimson Tide is having a strong season with the talent they have on the floor this season along with the recruiting class they were able to bring in which was highlighted by players like Brandon Miller (who should be one of the top players in the NBA Draft), Jaden Bradley, and others.  But one freshman that I believe has gone under the radar for this team but should be getting more...

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The Providence Friars are putting everyone on notice

College basketball is in full swing and there are plenty of storylines to talk about so far this season. But one team that has impressed in a big way has been the Friars at Providence, who sit at 13-3 overall and 5-0 in the Big East. The Friars are an interesting team, as they sat at 5-3 overall just a month or two into the season, but they have now won eight straight and are flying high after...

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Hunter Tyson having his best season at Clemson, helping lead the charge

Well look where we are in college basketball, as we are getting underway in conference play.  It is still early and there is plenty of time for everything to come into place, but fans of the ACC have to be taking a look at a few teams early on, one being Clemson. The Tigers are off to their best start in the ACC since 1996-97 after their win against Virginia Tech, and when you dive into the...

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Is Shakeel Moore the Best Defender in College Basketball'

The transition from high school to college basketball differs greatly from one player to the next. Some guys are able to maintain the same approach whereas others are forced to retool their entire game to make an impact. Fortunately for Shakeel Moore, he fits into the former way more than the latter. Though he was always regarded as an elite-level defender in high school, it

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Virginia Tech quietly taking care of business to start the season

The college basketball season is in full swing, as we head into the holiday season. Several teams have been making an early statement this season, while others are hoping to turn things around quickly. This brings us today a program that has been quietly taking care of business and is trending upward in the ACC; that is the Virginia Tech Hokies who sit at 10-1 to start the season. The Hokies are...

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Phenom

Phenom Hoops continues to bring you terrific college basketball coverage, as we enjoyed a great night with the State Farm Champions Classic.  It brought four big-time programs all to the court, as first No. 4 Kentucky took on Michigan State, and then No. 6 Kansas took on No. 7 Duke.  We dive into the games and our thoughts. Final: Michigan State 86 – No. 4 Kentucky 77 2OT Stats:...

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Manny Bates showing his full potential at Butler early on

It is hard to not get excited about a few storylines going on around the world of college basketball, even though it is still very early.  But with big games now starting and the season really feeling like it is getting started, we are looking around at a few players. One player that many have had their eye on this season and will continue to do so is senior Manny Bates, who transferred to...

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High Point

Yes, we know that it is just the start of the season for college basketball but there are so many names out there that have come through the Phenom Hoops platform, it is great to see them playing well at the next level. One player that was a staple in high school with Phenom Hoops from the state of Virginia, junior Jaden House has kicked off the season for the Panthers in terrific fashion....

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Phenom CBB Game Breakdown: UNCW vs. North Carolina

We continue to bring you College Basketball coverage with Phenom Hoops, as we also wanted to check in on the top team in the country, North Carolina, as they took on UNC-Wilmington, a team that has plenty of familiar names with Phenom Hoops on the floor this season. UNCW came out strong to take the early but North Carolina started to get going and eventually took the lead.  Armando Bacot...

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Phenom CBB Game Breakdown: Emory & Henry vs. East Tennessee State

College Basketball is here, and Phenom Hoops is going to be bringing you some terrific coverage throughout the year.  We start off the season with two teams we are quite familiar with and have plenty of Phenom Hoops alums on the roster, as Emory & Henry traveled to take on East Tennessee State. Both teams kicking off the season were trading baskets, but ETSU found early success on the...

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Most Interesting Players to Watch in ACC (Part 1)

There are plenty of players that fans will have their eyes on this season in the ACC, but Phenom Hoops wanted to dive into a few names that we find interesting to watch this season, especially with what they provide to their team. Check out the names below and let us know who else you will be keeping an eye on in the conference. Junior PJ Hall (Clemson): Hall has solidified himself as one of the...

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