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Phenom CBB: POB’s Thoughts from College Basketball (Games 1.31.23)
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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Is Oscar Tshiebwe the Biggest Sleeper in the 2023 NBA Draft'
Although the month of February is just starting, there’s arguably no better time to look at the NBA Draft landscape. It’s still prior to the NCAA Tournament (where certain players will inevitably blow up and see their stock take a massive rise), yet we have a large enough sample size to evaluate those who are being projected as draft selections. It goes without saying, but the first two picks...
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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. BJ Freeman proving himself in a big way at Milwaukee
It is always great to see players proving everyone wrong… and sophomore BJ Freeman from Milwaukee is one of them. Freeman is a name that many may know from North Carolina and was one of the top players in his class when he was playing at Moravian Prep. But, for some reason, his recruitment didn’t always take off. However, when you look at each place Freeman has played, he has found...
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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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Fr. Jalen Hood-Schifino (Indiana) playing on another level
There are freshmen around the country making noise early on in their college careers but one player that has been in the spotlight big time as of late has been Indiana’s freshman Jalen Hood-Schifino. And deserving so… The 6’6, 215-pound prospect came into the program as one of the premier talents, ranked as a Top-100 recruit coming out of high school. But the point guard has quickly...
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Power 5 surprise teams in college basketball
College Basketball has been fun so far, and there are plenty of storylines that we can look at so far. But Phenom Hoops decided to look at the surprise teams from the Power-5 schools. Below are our picks so far this season, as they have started out strong so far.
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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’s Fr. Noah Clowney should be on everyone’s radar
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’s unclear if anyone...
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Paying Dividends: Micah Handlogten Shining for Marshall
Evaluating high school prospects and projecting them to the next level is an interesting thing. Like any occupation, folks naturally get more comfortable over the years and start understanding the general nuances of their respective industry—and scouting is no different. Learning about what translates versus what doesn’t, seeing what is more valued in college than high school, and countless...
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Nothing New: Toby Harris Dominating at Brandeis
Perspective is an interesting thing. Though cliché, the whole “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” ideology is actually very applicable to grassroots basketball. Whether it’s through college coaches taking a chance on a prospect or scouts growing an affinity for an underrated player, these instances occur quite regularly. Folks aren’t expected to agree or see eye-to-eye on every single...
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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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Jr. Kelton Talford taking advantage of opportunity at Winthrop
It is always great to see a player continue to develop and improve their game at the next level, taking advantage of the opportunities that are available for them. One player that has taken a huge leap from last year to this year has been Winthrop’s Kelton Talford, who is posting terrific numbers to start the season. The 6’7 junior forward played in 31 games last year, averaging 17.0...
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Freshman Cade Tyson proving himself early at Belmont
Continuing to highlight players throughout the college basketball landscape, it is never too early to recognize a freshman that is starting his career off extremely well. Cade Tyson, a 6’7 prospect from Carmel Christian and who was a Top-10 prospect by Phenom Hoops, has been having a tremendous start to his college basketball career, and Bruins’ fans should be excited about his future. Though it...
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Freshman Judah Mintz stepping up early at Syracuse, showing his ability to be a prolific scorer
There have been plenty of freshmen making an early statement this season but one of the biggest storylines when it comes to the young players has been the play of Syracuse’s freshman Judah Mintz, who has stepped up early and is producing at a high level already. Mintz is already showing why he was so highly regarded and coveted by college programs around the country, as he is averaging 17.5...
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Phenom’s Thoughts: Champions Classic
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’s Jaden House starting off the season in a big way
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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Cooper’s Region X Review: Week 1 (11/1-11/5)
By: Cooper Hart In Week in Review, I will look at the previous week of Region X JUCO basketball and give a brief update on what’s going on and what has happened. Each week I will breakdown 1-2 of the more interesting games and give my scouting report on the Region X prospects in those games. You will also be able to see the single game stat leaders from the week as well as each team’s record....
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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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Most Interesting Players to Watch in AAC
There are plenty of players that fans will have their eyes on this season in the AAC, 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. Kendric Davis Mark Sasser (Houston): Houston certainly will be up...
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College Basketball Preview: SMU Mustangs
SMU Mustangs 21-22 Record: 24-9Conference Record: 13-4 (AAC) Last Year’s Stats:Scoring: 73.8Scoring Defense: 67.1Rebounding Margin: +0.7Turnover Margin: -0.5Assists: 13.8Shooting Percentage: 44.03-pt Percentage: 35.4Free Throw Percentage: 75.0 What To Look Out For: New look team under head coach Rob LanierTim Jankovich announced his retirement from the program after six seasons and Coach Rob...
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College Basketball Preview: Memphis Tigers
Memphis Tigers 21-22 Record: 22-11Conference Record: 13-5 (AAC) Last Year’s Stats:Scoring: 75.2Scoring Defense: 68.3Rebounding Margin: +6.1Turnover Margin: -1.5Assists: 15.8Shooting Percentage: 46.93-pt Percentage: 35.5Free Throw Percentage: 69.4 What To Look Out For: Adding Kendric Davis was big for MemphisMemphis lost a lot of talent from last year that they will be looking to replace and one...
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College Basketball Preview: East Carolina Pirates
East Carolina Pirates 21-22 Record: 15-15Conference Record: 6-11 (AAC) Last Year’s Stats:Scoring: 68.4Scoring Defense: 70.9Rebounding Margin: -1.0Turnover Margin: -0.1Assists: 14.7Shooting Percentage: 40.63-pt Percentage: 33.3Free Throw Percentage: 75.4 What To Look Out For: Rebuilding year for the Pirates'The Pirates have struggled to put together strong seasons in the past as a program and now...
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