Phenom Hoops College Basketball Coverage
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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Time to start recognizing the career of Kenny Dye at Queens
It has been an exciting year so far for Queens University, now being a Division I program and competing at a high level. Queens though has certainly been a program making headlines year after year, as it continues to prove why it is one of the rising teams in the country. The Royals found great success under former head coach Bart Lundy and have continued that under now-head coach Grant...
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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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