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Familiar Faces Helping Lead NC State This Season

Credit: NC State Athletics Being here in North Carolina, there are certainly plenty of familiar faces that have suited up for the Wolfpack that have come through the Phenom Hoops platform, and this year is no different. NC State sits at 8-3 overall on the season, coming off a strong win vs. Saint Louis recently.  And when watching the Wolfpack on the court, players like DJ Horne, DJ Burns,...

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Phenom College Basketball Preview: NC State

It is going to be here before you know it.  The college basketball season is right around the corner and Phenom Hoops wants to take their shot at previewing teams around the country for this upcoming season. All throughout the upcoming weeks, we will be previewing teams for this upcoming season, so be sure to check out all the latest talk. NC State Wolfpack 2020-21 Season:Record: 14-11...

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Future NC State Wolfpack duo bringing a ton of firepower

Last year, coach Kevin Keatts was able to secure two impressive guards from North Carolina in Shakeel Moore and Cam Hayes, both of which are helping the Wolfpack this season early on. But it seems that NC State is going to continue to bring in firepower at the guard position, as Terquavion Smith and Breon Pass have been putting it all together in their senior season.

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Phenom Podcast: NC State’s Freshmen making noise early (with Miles Masercola from Pack Pride)

Phenom Hoops brings you another interesting podcast, this time bringing in a special guest from Pack Pride, Miles Masercola. Patrick and Miles sit down to discuss the latest surrounding NC State basketball, which includes quite a few HoopState prospects that are quickly making a name for themselves. Miles dives into more from what he has seen from Shakeel Moore, Cam Hayes, Jaylon Gibson, and...

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HIGHLIGHTS: Top 25 Josh Hall DECLARES for NBA Draft (NCSU)! Senior Year Highlights!

Check out highlights from Josh Hall, a 6'9" SG/SF from Moravian Prep. Hall is originally from Durham, NC and made his way to Hudson after transferring over from Oak Hill Academy. After a breakout performance vs his old team at the Carmel Classic Tip Off, Hall went on an absolute tear. His stock rose up the rankings and before his senior year ended he was ranked within the Top 25 players in the country.

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Future looking bright for NC State: 2020 recruiting class breakdown

One of the more underrated classes in the country for 2020 is with NC State, as they have landed five big-time recruits that certainly will be able to help them in areas in the coming years. Grabbing 5-star prospect Josh Hall, two athletic guards, a forward that can stretch the floor, and a big-time shot blocker down low, head coach Kevin Keatts secured a class that could certainly make a huge impact next season. Let’s dive into what each one can bring.

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HIGHLIGHTS: 6’6″ Nick Farrar From 0 Offers to ACC Commit in LESS THAN 6 MONTHS! HS Highlights

Check out highlights from NCSU commit Nick Farrar. Farrar is a 6'6" forward who played for Apex Friendship HS this past season. He also played for Big Shots Elite and Team Loaded VA during the AAU season. He was one of the first commits in a Top 10 Class for NC State as they look to turn things around in Raleigh. Last April was the first time Farrar received an offer and in less than 6 months he was committed to NCSU.

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Is NC State's Markell Johnson the most underrated guard in the country'

Heading into the season, there are several talented guards around the nation that are earning high praise early on.' That can also be said in the ACC, as Duke guard Tre Jones and North Carolina's Cole Anthony are just two well-known names heading into the season. However, another guard should be up there as well on the national level. Guard Markell Johnson, a 6'1, 175-pound prospect at NC State,...

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It was only a matter of time for 2021 G Carter Whitt

We at Phenom Hoop Report have the chance to watch a lot of young and talented prospects at an early age and every once and a while, we come across a player that just gets “it” early on. That is exactly what we saw in 2021 guard Carter Whitt nearly 3-4 years ago when he stepped on the court.

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2020 BEAST Nick Farrar BREAKS OUT at #NCTop80! Raw Highlights + 1on1 Interview!

Over the last month there may not be a “hotter name” in the Hoop State than Nick Farrar. The 6’7″ junior took a dominating approach to the last half of the high school season and the new started to TAKE OFF! The lefty currently at Apex Friendship High School just plays with the aggressive mean streak of a bull in a china shop! He is above the rim and his motor is...

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2020 G Joe Bamisile catching the eyes of high-major programs

If you have been following the recruiting landscape in the month of February, one may have seen the name Joe Bamisile. The 6'4 guard from Virginia has been a hot name in the past month or so, picking up high-major offers left and right and it could continue.' Bamisile is an athletic, versatile guard that has averaged 28.7 points and 7.0 rebounds per game for Monocan (Va.) this year and he has...

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2020 6’10 Jaylon Gibson could be adding more high-major offers to his list

Gibson has the size, the length, and unique skillset that college coaches simply won't be able to pass up.  He made the move to Grace Christian this past year and has been a dominant force in the paint, as well as his ability to run the floor, display his handles, and of course, be a bruising force down low in the paint.

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ACC, SEC schools recruiting Greensboro Day’s 5-star guard Cam Hayes

Cam Hayes has been a young rising star in the state of North Carolina, as he has recently been named a 5-star prospect by Rivals.com. But it is no surprise that this young man is rising up the rankings with his ability and skill set at such a young age.

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