Phenom Hoops College Basketball Coverage
Analyzing 2024 NBA Draft Prospects: 6’6 Dalton Knecht (Tennessee)
Being 23-years-old is the truly the only thing preventing Knecht from being considered for the top overall pick, especially in such a weak draft class. The concept of an athletic shot-maker with size and the ability to create for himself has obvious appeal. However, Knecht is one of the five oldest players in this draft and already surpasses over 100 current NBA players in age. If he were three...
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Updated Grades for the 2023 NBA Rookie Class
Original Grades and Breakdowns: https://www.phenomhoopreport.com/post-summer-league-nba-draft-grades/ (#1) San Antonio Spurs Selection: Victor Wembanyama Original Grade: A+ Updated Grade: A+ After concluding one of the best rookie seasons in NBA history, it’s quite clear that Wembanyama is already becoming a dominant force in the league. At 7-foot-4 with unbelievable length and fluidity,...
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Could Donovan Clingan be the perfect fit for the Charlotte Hornets?
This is going to be an interesting upcoming NBA Draft, as there are plenty of opinions on players and team needs. Though this year’s draft has a lot of question marks surrounding the talent coming out, there is no doubt that there will be some surprises on teams who hit on players and surprising players to make their mark on the league. So maybe, this is a draft that brings a unique...
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Phenom Hoops Represented Across the NBA
Each passing year, working in grassroots basketball affords us the opportunity to see tons of incredibly talented players. Many of these guys go on to the NBA, carving out roles, fighting the way through the G-League, or emerging as an All-Star. While there is no correlation between the two (making the NBA and attending our events), it’s just a cool exercise to see the number of guys who...
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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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Takeaways from the NBA Trade Deadline (Part Three)
Last Thursday, the annual NBA trade deadline concluded. Throughout the weeks prior, many fans anticipated a highly entertaining day with several potential blockbuster deals. While no superstars were ultimately dealt, notable players like Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby, and Terry Rozier got moved earlier last month. Each of those specific deals have massive implications on the league, but we’ll...
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Takeaways from the NBA Trade Deadline (Part Two)
Last Thursday, the annual NBA trade deadline concluded. Throughout the weeks prior, many fans anticipated a highly entertaining day with several potential blockbuster deals. While no superstars were ultimately dealt, notable players like Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby, and Terry Rozier got moved earlier last month. Each of those specific deals have massive implications on the league, but we’ll...
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Takeaways from the NBA Trade Deadline (Part One)
Last Thursday, the annual NBA trade deadline concluded. Throughout the weeks prior, many fans anticipated a highly entertaining day with several potential blockbuster deals. While no superstars were ultimately dealt, notable players like Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby, and Terry Rozier got moved earlier last month. Each of those specific deals have massive implications on the league, but we’ll...
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Rising Young Star in the NBA: Coby White (Bulls)
Greenfield’s own and Phenom Hoops alum Coby White has been playing at another level this season for the Chicago Bulls, and he is truly showing that he should be in the All-Star discussion sooner rather than later. On the season, White is averaging a career-high 19.4ppg, 4.7pg, and 5.2apg, while shooting 47 percent from the floor and 40 percent from three. And those numbers are only...
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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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Why Dillon Jones is Worthy of First-Round Consideration
The transition into the new year always serves as a perfect time to start taking a closer look at draft boards and determining whose stock could climb. Each season, someone seems to emerge in an unforeseen manner. The weaker the draft, the more likely teams are going to swing for the fences or make safe, reliable choices. Although it’s gotten slightly more buzz over the last few months,...
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Second Round Sleepers from the 2023 NBA Draft
(#33) Minnesota Timberwolves- Leonard Miller It would’ve been such a Spurs-y move to keep Leonard Miller and develop him into a key piece as a second-round pick. Instead, the Timberwolves acquire him and basically dole out all their frontcourt minutes in the process. Although Miller has a ton of upside and long-term appeal, it might take a while (or a major trade) for him to find opportunities...
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Post-Summer League NBA Draft Grades
(#1) San Antonio Spurs Selection: Victor Wembanyama Grade: A+ Despite the casuals, doubters, and pessimists, Wembanyama showed a ton of elite attributes during Summer League. It's weird how a 7-foot-5 big man shooting the ball poorly in one contest was enough fuel for folks to start (laughably) calling him a bust. Instead, let's focus on the fact that Wembanyama will enter the NBA and...
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Phenom Hoops Alums represented well in NBA Draft
Jarace Walker – HoustonNo. 8 pick by Washington Wizards (Traded to Indiana) Jalen Hood-Schifino – IndianaNo. 17 pick by LA Lakers Noah Clowney – AlabamaNo. 21 pick by Brooklyn Nets Julian Phillips – TennesseeNo. 35 pick by Boston Celtics (Traded to Chicago) Hunter Tyson – ClemsonNo. 37 pick by Oklahoma City Thunder (Traded to Denver) GG Jackson – South...
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Charlotte Hornets select Brandon Miller at No. 2; what will he bring'
There was plenty of debate coming into the night about what the Charlotte Hornets would be looking to do with the No. 2 pick. As the day went on, it seemed more and more likely that Alabama’s Brandon Miller would be the pick and that is how it turned out, as the 6’9 prospect is headed to the Hornets. Game Overview from NBA.com “Brandon Miller played his lone college season at Alabama,...
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