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Elon making noise with impressive 2020 recruiting class
If you haven't noticed, Elon has been making some noise in the recruiting world for their 2020 class. Already securing three players early on that should provide help, they were able to secure a key transfer as well as one of the top unsigned seniors in the state of North Carolina lately.
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Future looking bright for NC State: 2020 recruiting class breakdown
One of the more underrated classes in the country for 2020 is with NC State, as they have landed five big-time recruits that certainly will be able to help them in areas in the coming years. Grabbing 5-star prospect Josh Hall, two athletic guards, a forward that can stretch the floor, and a big-time shot blocker down low, head coach Kevin Keatts secured a class that could certainly make a huge impact next season. Let’s dive into what each one can bring.
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Champion of Champions Bracket (College Basketball)
Phenom Hoops is bringing readers an interesting college basketball bracket, as the past 16 college basketball champions match up against each other and we shall see who is crowned the Champion of Champions... Check out the bracket below and cast your vote, as we start off in the Round of 16.
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Kody Shubert looking for the right fit
Kody Shubert recently entered his name into the transfer portal, so who has been showing interest his way?
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Under-the-radar freshmen campaigns in the ACC
In the Atlantic Coast Conference, there were plenty of freshmen that made their mark on the conference, led by the likes of Duke's Vernon Carey Jr. and Cassius Stanley, Virginia Tech's Landers Nolley, and UNC's Armando Bacot. But those were the only ones that should be recognized, so we have a few more players that had an impressive season that may have gone a little under the radar.
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Trey Murphy III enters transfer portal, hearing from multiple programs
There is something to like in a prospect that stands a 6’8 and can be a big-time threat from the perimeter. Trey Murphy III is just that, along with much more.
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Trey Wertz Narrows List
Trey Wertz Narrows List to 11 When we announced earlier in the week that 6’5 sophomore Trey Wertz of Santa Clara had put his name in the NCAA transfer portal, we knew his recruitment would take off. In our article “It’s Not Where You Start, “it was just a matter of time that Trey Wertz would be in the conversation as a high major prospect. Upon arriving at Santa Clara, Trey transitioned...
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Phenom Hoops Check-In from the Past: Creighton’s Ty-Shon Alexander
For the year, led by Alexander, Creighton finished first in the Big East with a 24-7 record. They finished 7th in the final AP poll of the shortened season. During Big East Conference play, Alexander carried a 2.9 to 1 assist to turnover ratio.
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Patrick Tape Calls it for Duke; “This was all I ever dreamed”
Tape’s story is an interesting one, coming from only one offer out of high school to committing the blue blood of all blue-bloods as a graduate transfer.
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HIGHLIGHTS: BIG10 Sixth Man of the Year; Maryland’s Aaron Wiggins Throwback HS Footage!
Check out throwback highlights of Maryland's Aaron Wiggins. Wiggins is a 6'6" SG for the Terps and was named the BIG10's Sixth Man of the Year this past season after averaging 10.4 PPG and 4.9 RPG.
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Ian Dubose is taking his grad transfer one day at a time
Dubose is a player who fills the box score, across the board. As a guy who defends the opposition's best player, cleans the boards, finishes at the rim and initiates the offense.
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Western Illinois’ Kobe Webster transferring to Nebraska
Nebraska has landed them a big-time talent for next year, as Western Illinois’ Kobe Webster announced on Saturday that he would be transferring to the Cornhuskers.
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Junior Kameron Langley proving to be the ultimate floor leader; breaks assist record at NC A&T
We got a chance to watch Kam Langley over the years in high school and most recently, he made history at North Carolina A&T.
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HIGHLIGHTS: Kenny Dye + Gavin Rains Combine for 41 PTS vs Catawba; Cooper Scores 25…
Queens University and Catawba met for the second time this season. In a heated rivalry in the state of North Carolina, these two teams battled it out once again. Queens jumped out early but Catawba used a strong second-half run to get right back in. It came down to the final minutes but Queens secured the big road win 94-84.
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Phenom Game Report: Queens University secures big road-win vs. Catawba
A big rivalry in the state of North Carolina that many might not know about is the continuing matchup between Queens University and Catawba. Already meeting up once this time this season and Queens taking home the 10-point win, now the Royals hit the road to Catawba for Game 2.
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The play of sophomore guard Devon Dotson has Kansas targeting yet another Big 12 title
It seems like it was just yesterday when we, as a state and high school basketball fan, had a chance to watch point guard Devon Dotson on the court at Providence Day. The 5-star guard was one of the top players in the country and deserving of all the accolades that came his way.
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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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