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Phenom CBB Preview: Charlotte 49ers
Phenom Hoops continues to preview the landscape of college basketball, as the season is coming fast and there is plenty to talk about. We have amped up our coverage for college ball, as talk about teams, players, and programs around the country. Check out our latest preview for the upcoming season and the topics we are focusing on. Charlotte 49ers Last Year’s Record: 19-12Conference...
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Preparing to Take Flight: Will James Headed to Toledo
On Saturday, Will James announced his commitment to Toledo University. This was a proud time for all his supporters and a devastating moment for all the schools who crossed their fingers in hopes of securing the 6-foot-4 guard. It’s been a long, taxing journey for James, but his mentality and approach never wavered. The first three years of his high school career consisted of solid team success...
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Appalachian State looking a bit different but hoping for the same success
College Basketball will be quickly approaching, and Phenom Hoops simply can’t wait as we continue to talk about teams around the country and of interest here locally. The Mountaineers were the talk of the state last year here in North Carolina, as they finished the season 27-7 overall, they went 15-0 at home and made an appearance in the NIT against Wake Forest before falling. This was a...
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The Newest Redbird: Isaac Ericksen Calls it for Illinois State
On Monday, Isaac Ericksen announced his commitment to further his playing career at Illinois State—choosing them over the likes of Mercer, Arkansas State, Furman, Eastern Kentucky, UNC Asheville, and UMass Lowell. The move is significant for a myriad of reasons. On one hand, it removes one of the top available prospects from the recruiting board. However, it also provides the Redbirds with a...
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Breakout Players in the ACC (Sophomores) (Part 3)
Derin Saran with Phenom Hoops 6’4 Derin Saran – Stanford Saran is a very familiar name with Phenom Hoops and one of the few sophomores on the roster, Saran is certainly one that I will have my eyes on. As a freshman at UC Irvine, he played in all 32 games and really flourished with his IQ and feel, his ability to score and facilitate, and he has really good size at 6’4 as a guard. Saran was able...
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Breakout Players in the ACC (Sophomores) (Part 2)
College Basketball will be quickly approaching and Phenom Hoops simply can’t wait, as we are already talking college ball on our platform. There are plenty of players that you will want to watch out for this upcoming season, as we dive into some of the sophomores that could be in for a breakout-type season. We first start in the ACC as these sophomores could make a bigger name for themselves in...
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Breakout Players in the ACC (Sophomores) (Part 1)
College Basketball will be quickly approaching and Phenom Hoops simply can’t wait, as we are already talking college ball on our platform. There are plenty of players that you will want to watch out for this upcoming season, as we dive into some of the sophomores that could be in for a breakout-type season. We first start in the ACC as these sophomores could make a bigger name for...
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UNCG continuing to make North Carolina a priority in recruiting
The Spartans are making a lot of noise this week, as they have been hitting the recruiting trail and securing some big commitments. As of late, UNCG has been able to pick up three big recruits, all of which recently played here in North Carolina. 2024 Sean Birmingham2024 Isaiah Washington2024 Clinton Efinda (formerly at Ellsworth Community College) All three should be big pieces in the...
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Positioning, Producing, and Portal-ing: Five Guys Who Transferred Up
It’s pretty clear that things within college basketball have changed over the last few years. Between NIL, the Covid year, and looser restrictions surrounding transfers, it’s become a situation where kids are forced to adapt. “Positioning” refers to guys putting themselves in the right spots to be successful. “Producing” is self-explanatory and “Portal-ing” is the method in which kids are...
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The Tigers Strike Again: Santana Lynch Calls it for Hampden-Sydney
It probably goes without saying, but the recruiting landscape is drastically different than it was pre-Covid. The introduction of NIL coupled with seemingly every player testing the portal has led to somewhat of an unpredictable situation. Not only has it become a more intense job for coaches, but there are more questions surrounding high school prospects than ever before. Regardless, these...
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The Newest Owl in the Nest: Elijah Gray Commits to Temple
On Thursday, the Temple Owls received a commitment from 6-foot-8 forward Elijah Gray. The North Carolina native and former Fordham Ram is a massive get for Coach Adam Fisher and his staff. For those who are unaware, Gray quietly had a phenomenal sophomore season. His per-game averages of 8.4 PPG and 3.7 RPG (in only 18.0 MPG), might not necessarily explode off the page, but a little bit of...
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Coming Home: Cade Tyson Commits to UNC
On Sunday, Cade Tyson sent shockwaves throughout the college basketball landscape after announcing his commitment to the University of North Carolina. The former Carmel Christian star just concluded his second season at Belmont, where he averaged 16.2 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 1.6 APG, 0.9 SPG, 0.6 BPG while posting 49/47/86 splits and earning All-MVC second team honors. It doesn’t take long to notice that...
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Hidden Gem: Is James Scott an ACC center to really keep an eye on in the coming years'
There is certainly plenty of news going around the college basketball landscape these days, especially when it comes to the transfer portal. Every day, new names go on the list and others come off, as players will be suiting up for new programs in the coming years. One player that Phenom Hoops is knowledgeable about and eager to watch develop at his new school is freshman 6’11 James...
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Simpkins Twins Back on the Court Together at Elon
The Twins are back together on the court, as Takai (TK) and Tajuan Simpkins will be suiting up for Elon next year. Phenom Hoops had a chance to watch these two in action at Liberty Heights, as they put on a show and continued to flourish as a dynamic duo. They played together at NW Florida State in 2022-23, as Takai averaged 8.8ppg but Tajuan had to redshirt. Tajuan had an excellent year this...
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Transfer Portal Updates
The transfer portal is open and players are entering their names, as there are several familiar players that Phenom Hoops has had the opportunity to watch on our platform. Continue to check back for all updates and names. Randi OvalleSmall Forward / 6’7Previous School: Troy Justin TaylorGuard / 6’6Previous School: Syracuse Justin BaileyGuard / 6’3Previous School: USC Upstate...
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Phenom Hoops Throughout the NCAA Tournament
Cyncier Harrison (Stetson) Blake Preston (Northwestern) Aden Holloway (Auburn) KD Johnson (Auburn) David Dixon (Duquesne) Armando Bacot (UNC) Jae’lyn Withers (UNC) Rob Landry (UNC) Duwe Farris (UNC) Creighton Lebo (UNC) Shakeel Moore (Mississippi State) Jaquan Scott (Mississippi State) AJ Hoggard (Michigan State) Mark Sears (Alabama) Nick Pringle (Alabama) Jarin Stevenson (Alabama) Davin...
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March Madness Is Here: POB’s Day 1 Takeaways
Scores: (9) Michigan State 69 – (8) Mississippi State 51(11) Duquesne 71 – (6) BYU 67(3) Illinois 85 – (14) Morehead State 69(3) Creighton 77 – (14) Akron 60(2) Arizona 85 – (15) Long Beach State 65(1) North Carolina 90 – (16) Wagner 62(11) Oregon 87 – (6) South Carolina 73(7) Dayton 63 – (10) Nevada 60(2) Iowa State 82 – (15) South Dakota State 65(14) Oakland 80 – (3)...
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Bringing the Energy Again: Norfolk State’s Jamarii Thomas
Player: Jamarii ThomasSchool: Norfolk State Stats: https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/stats/_/id/4897713/jamarii-thomas How time flies sometimes when watching these players on the court because it seems like not long ago when Phenom Hoops was talking about Jamarii Thomas and the energy he brought to the court for The Burlington School. At that time, it felt like a broken record...
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Soph. Robert McCray V taking advantage of his opportunity at Jacksonville
Player: Robert McCray VSchool: Jacksonville Stat Page: https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/gamelog/_/id/4685802/robert-mccray-v It is great to see players taking advantage of opportunities that are ahead of them, and after playing in just 14 games, averaging 4.1mpg and 1.9ppg at Wake Forest, Robert McCray has been helping lead the charge at Jacksonville this season. Averaging...
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Indiana State could be the team no one wants to see come tournament time
The Sycamores of Indiana State are having a season to certainly remember. They have one of the best records in the country and have been racking up the wins, and they have been doing so in strong style. Only having four losses on the record against Alabama on the road, Michigan State on the road, Drake on the road, and falling to Illinois State recently, Indiana State still looks to be a team...
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Collin Murray-Boyles (South Carolina) flourishing early as a freshman
Player: Collin Murray-BoylesClass: FreshmanHeight: 6’7School: South Carolina Season Stats: 9.5ppg, 4.7rpg, 1.7apg, 60 percent shooting The Gamecocks have been making a TON of noise this season, as they bring a balanced attack overall and have been getting it done on both ends. Though this is a team that has experience in areas, a young freshman has been helping out big time for South...
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Tyler Kolek (Marquette) could be one of the most interesting players to watch come tournament time
Player: Tyler KolekClass: SeniorHeight: 6’3School: Marquette When it comes to tournament time, whether it is conference tournaments or March Madness, players simply elevate their level of play. One of the most fascinating players in the country, that many will know but there still are a few that don’t, is senior guard Tyler Kolek at Marquette. The Golden Eagles are...
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Should Dalton Knecht be a target for the Charlotte Hornets'
Player: Dalton KnechtSchool: TennesseeHeight: 6’6Class: Senior Stats: 20.2ppg, 4.7rpg, 2.0apg, 48 percent from the floor, 39 percent from three The Charlotte Hornets were able to make some moves around the trade deadline, and they certainly have some young talent to build around in the coming years. However, the season still hasn’t been what many had hoped for, and it looks...
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Baylor’s Yves Missi should be rising up the NBA Draft boards
Player: Yves MissiClass: FreshmanHeight: 7’0School: Baylor Bears Stats: 11.0 ppg, 5.9rpg, 1.7bpg, 63.7 percent from the floor Players are building their resumes and seeing names pop up on NBA Draft boards, and one player that we have talked about back when he was in high school and watching him again at the collegiate level was now freshman 7-footer Yves Missi at Baylor. Back when we...
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Giving Credit When Due: Georgetown’s Dynamic Duo
It has been great to watch so many players flourish with teams this year, including several familiar names. Throwing out records at times, it is great to give acknowledgment to players who have been having a strong season, especially as they have grown and been able to flourish with different teams. Though the Hoyas at Georgetown might not have the record they like this season, you have to give...
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The Top Team in Division III: Hampden-Sydney’s Winning Formula
In basketball, nearly every young player grows up hoping to become the next big star. After years of watching college and professional basketball, most kids still ultimately lack an understanding of the ability required to succeed in athletics. The grassroots level is a prime example of this notion. So many kids are fixated on Division I sports without realizing that Division II and Division III...
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Cade Tyson (Belmont): An Under-the-Radar Draft Prospect to Watch for
The college basketball season is rolling through and of course, there are talks surrounding the upcoming NBA Draft and past that, so we thought we would join in on the discussion a...
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The Perfect Storm: Special Duo Shining for Guilford College
Life has a unique way of presenting opportunity. Though cliché, the concept of “everything happens for a reason†is extremely applicable to high school basketball and all the factors associated with it. Recruiting has become such a nightmare for the vast majority of kids. While this is largely due to the aftermath from covid, there are still so many prospects who lack an understanding of...
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Fr. Silas Demary Jr. flourishing early for Bulldogs
Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports The Bulldogs of Georgia are off to a strong start to the college season and have now entered the start of SEC conference play. They started a little rough but then were able to reel off 10 straight wins and now sit at 13-4 on the season. We shall see if Georgia can keep that trend going, as the Bulldogs sat at 13-4 last year before finishing the...
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Tyler Nickel taking advantage of the opportunity at Virginia Tech
A Phenom Hoops alum, Tyler Nickel, was one of the top players in the country coming out of his class and he first took his talents to North Carolina last year. After entering the transfer portal and ultimately selecting the Hokies, Nickel is taking advantage of the opportunities ahead of him at Virginia Tech. When watching him in action, one can see that Nickel is truly getting his opportunity...
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