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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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The Domino Effect: Steve Forbes
Last week, Wake Forest shocked the basketball community by accelerating their process to rid themselves of Danny Manning and hire a new coach. The hire' Steve Forbes from East Tennessee State was chosen over a group headlined by Wes Miller (UNCG). It was a move that seemed to be widely respected from all fans, players, and coaches, but what would be the ultimate implication' We already know that...
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The 2020 NBA Draft: Cole Anthony
Although the majority of superstars in the NBA are the guys with elite size and perimeter skill (LeBron, KD, Kawhi, Paul George, etc.), it’s become more and more of a league ran by point guards. In the last five drafts, a point guard (traditional or not) been drafted inside the top five picks: Ja Morant/Darius Garland, Trae Young, Markelle Fultz/De’Aaron Fox/Lonzo Ball, Ben Simmons/Kris Dunn,...
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The 2020 NBA Draft: Who Should Go First' (Part Three)
Those three are enough to headline most draft classes but the addition of Wiseman takes things to an entirely different level. Of all the listed players, he seems to receive the most mixed feelings from the general public. It’s actually pretty unusual considering that he’s arguably the most modernized big man prospect of the last five years. Wiseman is from a rare breed of powerful athletes with...
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Mars Hill future looking bright, starting with 2020 recruiting class
Mars Hill has been getting the job done for the future, especially in recruiting and securing critical pieces. Phenom Hoops dives into each player that the program has been able to secure, as each brings a unique skill to the floor and will be a critical part of the future at Mars Hill.
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The 2020 NBA Draft: Who Should Go First' (Part Two)
There are hundreds of players filtering in and out of the NBA on a yearly basis but arguably no prospect in the history of the league (maybe aside from the early Wilt Chamberlain or artist formerly known as Lew Alcindor) has generated as much pre-draft buzz as Lamelo Ball. Already quite infamous for a variety of things, whether it be his father’s antics, excitement with Chino Hills, or overseas...
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The 2020 NBA Draft: Who Should Go First'
From superstars like Anthony Davis to full-fledged busts like Kwame Brown, there’s no debating the amount of intrigue and excitement that surrounds the NBA Draft every single season. Each year, opinions constantly swirl about who should be the first overall selection and the ensuing draft has been no different. Right now, there are three legitimate contenders worthy of going first: Anthony...
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Size and Versatility shine in Catawba’s 2020 recruiting class
So far, they have six critical pieces that will look to make an impact and they have a chance to possibly add another to this group but when you look at what they bring in, you have to be excited once again with what this team could look like in the coming years.
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UNC-Pembroke securing impressive 2020 recruiting class
Head coach Drew Richards and UNC-Pembroke have done a tremendous job on the recruiting trail for their 2020 class. Securing multiple guards, a key transfer, and forwards that can impact the floor on multiple levels, UNC-Pembroke certainly has some dudes coming in.
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Key additions round-up UNCG’s 2020 recruiting class
Head coach Wes Miller and the coaching staff at UNC-Greensboro have been busy on the recruiting trail, grabbing talent on multiple levels for their 2020 recruiting class and transfers that can make an immediate impact. Grabbing key pieces, versatility, athleticism, and size, the Spartans have certainly covered many areas of need for the future.
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The Shift of an Association: From High School to the G-League
The world we live in is as fast as ever, not only with technology and social media but even with things like the pursuit of a dream or career. Specifically in the basketball community, there has been an ongoing struggle between the NBA, NCAA, and professional prospects. Nearly sixteen years removed from the last high school prospect going straight to the NBA (Dwight Howard), a loophole has...
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Something “special” coming to Auburn with 2020 recruiting class
With Auburn’s latest commitment from JT Thor, a 6’8 forward from Georgia, the Tigers are gathering an impressive class nationally for 2020. With signed letters of intent already from 5-star Sharife Cooper, forward Chris Moore, and guard Justin Powell, along with the commitment from Thor, Auburn is looking in great shape to bring in a Top-10 recruiting class for the upcoming season under head coach Bruce Pearl.
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