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Taveion Hollingsworth keeping Western Kentucky in the hunt for a C-USA title
Conference USA has been a battle this season, with 10 teams within four games of each other. Right now, North Texas holds the top spot but Western Kentucky has been right behind and currently holds the tie-breaker with a win earlier in the season.
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Freshman John-Michael Wright leading the charge at High Point
For programs like High Point that have had some struggles this season and are looking for positives, one has to look at the early building blocks head coach Tubby Smith has with freshman guard John-Michael Wright.
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Aamir Simms stepping up big for Tigers in three-game win streak
Junior forward Aamir Simms is showing why he can be a nightmare for opponents, especially in his latest 3-game showing.
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Junior Moses Wright (Georgia Tech) proving he belongs in the ACC
A couple of years ago in Raleigh, Phenom Hoops had the pleasure of watching Moses Wright at Enloe high school, as he dominated most of his competition.
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Grant Riller vs Marcus Sheffield with NBA Scouts Front Row!! Elon – College of Charleston Highlights
Grant Riller is a name that is popping up on draft boards as he is a player who knows how to play the game. Marcus Sheffield checked a lot of boxes in this matchup as well, to get himself a shot. It was good to see the likes of Brevin Galloway, Sam Miller and Zep Jasper step up for College of Charleston while Simon Wright chipped in for Elon as well. Here are the full game highlights!!
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Riller Takes Over Down the Stretch, on the Road, to Outlast Elon
It was a close, hard-fought conference game, until the end. Then the pro prospect, Grant Riller, the conference-leading scorer, took over. Riller finished with 30 points on the night, after going 11-11 from the free-throw line, including 4 down the stretch that sealed the victory.
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WHAT A FINISH!! Post Game Interviews for SoCon Showdown with UNC Greensboro vs. East Tennessee State
It was a good game and quite the finish. There is no doubt this matchup will have heavy implications in the conference title race ... Here is what UNCG Head Coach Wes Miller, ETSU Head Coach Steve Forbes and ETSU senior Bo Hodges had to say after the game...
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TOP 25 Queens HOLDS OFF Newberry in FAST-PACED/HIGH FLYING Conference Matchup; Raw Game Highlights
Phenom Hoops headed to Queens University, as they took on Newberry in a big South Atlantic Conference showdown. Both teams shot the ball over 50 percent and they were letting it fly from behind the arc. In a fast-paced matchup, Queens was able to hold on at the end for a 96-91 victory at home.
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THEY TOO SMALL!! Isaiah Miller vs. Bo Hodges!! UNCG vs. ETSU Full Game Highlights (CRAZY FINISH)!!
East Tennessee State and UNC Greensboro are both vying for top spot in the Southern Conference pecking order. Around the country, it is widely thought of as Wes Miller and Steve Forbes are up and comers.
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ETSU Stuns UNCG in a Big SoCon Road Win
It was a sluggish start to the game in Greensboro but ETSU used a strong second half to secure a big road victory against the Spartans.
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Phenom Hoops Game Report: Newberry at Queens University
Phenom Hoops took in a little college action on Wednesday night, heading down the road to Queens University of Charlotte as they matched up with Newberry. Queens sat at 9-3 while Newberry came in at 7-5, both settling in the middle of the pack of the South Atlantic Conference.
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Freshman Jalen Cone shines in Hokies come-from-behind victory vs. Syracuse
In just 19 minutes of play, Cone stepped up big with a career-high 19 points as the Hokies used a strong second half to secure the 67-63 victory on the road vs. Syracuse.
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Illinois dominates at home against the Boilermakers
The Illini came out strong on both ends, creating early separation and never looking back in a rout vs. Purdue.
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Santos-Silva, VCU takes care of business on the road vs. George Mason
VCU hit the road to take on George Mason in a big conference battle on Sunday. But it was the play of Santos-Silva that helped secure the win.
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Devin Cooper & Zaqwaun Matthews Combine for 43 in Catawba’s 4th Straight Win! Post Game Interviews
Phenom Hoops caught up with Devin Cooper and Zaqwaun Matthews after their 88-79 victory over Wingate last night. The duo combined for 43 points and talked to us about how the game went, team philosophy, and the talent surrounding them this season.
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DJ Burns Drops 19 as Winthrop Takes Down SIU-Edwardsville 93-73! Raw Game Highlights
Check out highlights from yesterday's contest between Winthrop University and SIU - Edwardsville. SC native, DJ Burns scored 19 points and finished 1 of 5 double-digit scorers for the Eagles. They now move to 5-7 on the year and will face Elon on Saturday.
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Cooper, Haskett propel Catawba past Wingate (Recap/Standouts)
Phenom Hoops headed out to yet another College Basketball game, this time getting a chance to watch Catawba welcome in Wingate.
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Postgame Interviews: Coach Pat Kelsey/ DJ Burns Jr. (Winthrop)
Listen and watch the postgame interviews with WInthrop head coach Pat Kelsey and redshirt freshman DJ Burns Jr.
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Winthrop finds its rhythm vs. SIU-Edwardsville (Recap)
Phenom Hoops headed to Rock Hill, as the Eagles took on SIU-Edwardsville on Tuesday afternoon. DJ Burns shined in the win but it was an overall good day at home.
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😱 Markell Johnson GAME WINNER!! Isaiah Miller goes for 26…NC State vs. UNCG Full Game Highlights!
This game had everything you could want...The star matchup where they both made plays with Markell Johnson and Isaiah Miller. Two of the very best teams in the state.
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Three-headed monster at guard leading Richmond to early-season recognition
The Spiders are off to an 8-1 start this season with some impressive early wins. With their exciting play, they are becoming must-see TV for college basketball fans.
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Big 10/ACC Challenge: What to watch for (Tuesday)
The Big 10/ACC Challenge continues, with two Top-25 matchups to highlight a great night of basketball. What are the keys to watch for in each game? We got you covered.
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Big 10/ACC Challenge: What to watch for (Monday)
We got two games that kick off the Big 10/ACC Challenge on Monday. See what you should be looking for tonight.
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How Did Michigan go from Unranked to #4'!
Sure it is an improbable rise, going from an unranked program one week to a consensus Top 5 program the following week. However, if you look at the overall body of work, this rise is more about miscasting this Michigan team to start the year as they only received 1 AP preseason vote for ranking.
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Most prolific scorer in college basketball: Seton Hall’s Myles Powell
If you are a college basketball fan, you have heard the name Myles Powell. The 6’2 senior guard at Seton Hall has been an elite score his entire career but this man looks to be on a mission in his final season with the Pirates.
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Freshman Armando Bacot proving to be a double-double machine early on at UNC
Freshman big Armando Bacot at North Carolina came in as one of the best big men in the country in high school but still at times, was overshadowed by others. Now, he is showing that he will be a HUGE piece for UNC this year.
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Virginia Tech’s Landers Nolley Quickly Becoming a Lottery-Worthy Selection
College basketball is a unique scene. The passion and overall level of unpredictability is a massive part of what makes the sport so special. Take Virginia Tech for example, who was widely considered the second-worst ACC team entering this season. There were obvious question marks surrounding this team, including a first-year coach and roster with a lot of departures. Any team that loses two...
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Maui Invitational Day 1: Dayton dominates/ Hokies upset #3 Spartans
Check the takeaways and impressive showing from a full day of college basketball in Maui.
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Oscar Tshiebwe Just Goes About his Unique Business
Oscar Tshiebwe is a unique player, in any era. He isn’t one for all of the glitz and glam, for all the accolades, he is a blue-collar worker who only wants to go out, control what he can control and call it a day.
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Vernon Carey showing that he could be the key early on to a championship run for the Blue Devils
Vernon Carey Jr., just a freshman, is stepping up his game early and could be the key to a championship run for Duke.
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