Phenom Hoops College Basketball Coverage
College Ball Preview: Houston Cougars
Phenom Hoops is just like everyone else... they are ready to see talent back on the court this season. We have discussed a ton around the high school level, but we are as equally as excited about the upcoming college basketball season. Which is why we are looking and previewing teams for this upcoming season. Let’s dive into what we are looking at for each team.
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Breakout Potential: UNCG’s redshirt-freshman Dericko Williams
Wes Miller has had UNCG rolling the last few years and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down this upcoming season, as the Spartans return several key guys this year once again. Senior Isaiah Miller will look to lead the way once again but a name to start looking at is sophomore Dericko Williams, as he could be the breakout player this season for UNCG.
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New names looking to provide help at South Carolina
Last season, the Gamecocks finished 18-13 overall and 6th in the SEC with a 10-8 conference record. The program only hopes they can continue to build off a solid season, especially with several players returning this upcoming season. The return of AJ Lawson was big but Coach Martin will still need a few new names to step up and provide positive minutes. That is where we are to going dive...
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East Carolina making noise with 2021 recruiting class
You don’t always get a chance to see East Carolina in the news but with their latest two grabs and now three commitments on board for 2021, the Pirates coaching staff and fans should be excited about the future of the basketball program. ECU hasn’t been a basketball factory over the past several years but it seems that head coach Joe Dooley has this program headed in the right direction quickly!...
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Sophomore Sensations in the ACC (Players to Watch)
There are several other rising sophomores that will be big names in college basketball this season in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Here is a list of players that we will have our eyes on.
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Stars of the ACC: Players leading the way in the conference (2020-21 season) (Part II)
Getting into the college basketball spirit, Phenom Hoops is looking around conferences for some of the top players that should lead the charge. In a 2-part series, we take a look at a few players that should be the stars of the ACC in the coming year.
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Stars of the ACC: Players leading the way in the conference (2020-21 season) (Part I)
Getting into the college basketball spirit, Phenom Hoops is looking around conferences for some of the top players that should lead the charge. In a 2-part series, we first take a look at a few players that should be the stars of the ACC in the coming year.
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Class breakdown: Alabama Crimson Tide
Head coach Nate Oats should have fans around the SEC on notice about the future of Alabama basketball, especially with the mixture of young and experienced talent. Several new names should quickly make their mark for the Crimson Tide, including a key transfer from Villanova in Jahvon Quinerly, who was already sitting out.
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RJ Davis (Stepinac) has the tools to flourish at North Carolina
Davis was named New York’s 2020 Gatorade Player of the Year, finishing off his career at Stepinac averaging 26.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 2.1 steals per game as a senior.
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What does Aamir Simms returning mean for Clemson'
Simms decided to test the waters of the upcoming NBA Draft, getting some feedback about his game. However, on Monday, the rising senior decided that he will now return for his final season at Clemson.
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Phenom Podcast: What will Mac McClung bring to Texas Tech'
We dive into when we first saw him in 2016 but also bring in a special guest, Ben Golan, from RedRaidersSports.com (Rivals) to get his expertise and thoughts on how McClung will fit in for at Texas Tech and what he will be able to bring.
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2020 Recruiting Class Breakdown: Wingate
We continue our look at the incoming recruiting classes for programs around the area, this time diving into the 2020 recruiting class at Wingate.
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Early look at the 2020-21 Duke Blue Devils roster
Once again, the Blue Devils will have a new look with new names on the court this upcoming season. Bringing some key pieces back but also adding another impressive Top-5 recruiting class, Duke should yet again start in the Top-25 rankings. It will be interesting to see how this team meshes early on. Lets get an early look at the roster for the Blue Devils here.
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Mountaineers looking to make their mark with their 2020 recruiting class
Appalachian State had a few key players to replace from this past season and they made sure to target specific players that could not only help next year but in the coming years.
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Queens Adds Another Dynamic Piece
Although Bart Lundy and staff receive a lot of credit for being able to recruit their region like a Division I program, they continue to impress with moves like securing Quan McCluney on the transfer market from College of Charleston. It’s been a few years removed from watching during his high school playing days, but McCluney is still someone who could immediately come in and become a focal...
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