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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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Baylor’s Yves Missi should be rising up the NBA Draft boards
Player: Yves MissiClass: FreshmanHeight: 7’0School: Baylor Bears Stats: 11.0 ppg, 5.9rpg, 1.7bpg, 63.7 percent from the floor Players are building their resumes and seeing names pop up on NBA Draft boards, and one player that we have talked about back when he was in high school and watching him again at the collegiate level was now freshman 7-footer Yves Missi at Baylor. Back when we...
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Giving Credit When Due: Georgetown’s Dynamic Duo
It has been great to watch so many players flourish with teams this year, including several familiar names. Throwing out records at times, it is great to give acknowledgment to players who have been having a strong season, especially as they have grown and been able to flourish with different teams. Though the Hoyas at Georgetown might not have the record they like this season, you have to give...
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The Top Team in Division III: Hampden-Sydney’s Winning Formula
In basketball, nearly every young player grows up hoping to become the next big star. After years of watching college and professional basketball, most kids still ultimately lack an understanding of the ability required to succeed in athletics. The grassroots level is a prime example of this notion. So many kids are fixated on Division I sports without realizing that Division II and Division III...
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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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The Perfect Storm: Special Duo Shining for Guilford College
Life has a unique way of presenting opportunity. Though cliché, the concept of “everything happens for a reason†is extremely applicable to high school basketball and all the factors associated with it. Recruiting has become such a nightmare for the vast majority of kids. While this is largely due to the aftermath from covid, there are still so many prospects who lack an understanding of...
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Fr. Silas Demary Jr. flourishing early for Bulldogs
Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports The Bulldogs of Georgia are off to a strong start to the college season and have now entered the start of SEC conference play. They started a little rough but then were able to reel off 10 straight wins and now sit at 13-4 on the season. We shall see if Georgia can keep that trend going, as the Bulldogs sat at 13-4 last year before finishing the...
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Tyler Nickel taking advantage of the opportunity at Virginia Tech
A Phenom Hoops alum, Tyler Nickel, was one of the top players in the country coming out of his class and he first took his talents to North Carolina last year. After entering the transfer portal and ultimately selecting the Hokies, Nickel is taking advantage of the opportunities ahead of him at Virginia Tech. When watching him in action, one can see that Nickel is truly getting his opportunity...
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Fr. McCaskill Rivers bringing immediate impact at Milligan
The great thing about Phenom Hoops is that we don’t stop sharing and producing content after players leave the high school scene, as we continue to highlight players really making an impact at the next level. A player that Phenom Hoops was strong and saw the production was then 2023 McCaskill Rivers from East Gaston. Rivers was an intriguing prospect who first flourished to MVP honors at...
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Fr. Robert Dillingham proving to be a first-round talent
There have been plenty of intriguing freshmen in college basketball this year, but one of the best freshmen in the country has been Robert Dillingham at Kentucky. But, in all honesty, we aren’t too surprised with his early production, as Phenom Hoops may have the most viewings of anyone over the years in watching this young man grow and develop into the player he is today. All throughout...
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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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Trusting Your Eyes: Five Players Who Outperformed Their High School Recruitment
Every year, we see the recruiting landscape determine which prospects are “supposed†to be coveted. Without fail, there are seemingly always guys who slip through the cracks and earn the label of “under-recruited.†While some people might look at the examples below and push back that “any offer is a privilege,†so let’s avoid any potential misunderstanding. First, let’s...
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Syracuse’s Maliq Brown excelling in bigger role
All throughout the college basketball landscape, several players are earning more minutes and taking advantage of the opportunities ahead of them. One player that we recently watched was sophomore Maliq Brown, a player we have been quite familiar with over the years, as far back as when he was a freshman at Blue Ridge. Brown is averaging 9.7ppg and 5.7rpg this season but his minutes and...
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Has Efton Reid III been the missing piece for Wake Forest'
A team to start taking notice of more has been Wake Forest, who have now won eight games in a row and sit at 10-3 overall. In the last six games during that eight-game win streak, the Demon Deacons were able to get junior big man Efton Reid III on the floor, and one could say that he has been a missing piece for this team. Why' Though it is still early, just look at the early difference he...
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Phenom CBB Game Report: USC at Oregon
After a great day of high school basketball, Phenom Hoops tuned in to the Pac-12 TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS, as the USC Trojans hit the road to take on Oregon. The Dunks were able to come out strong in the first half, jumping out to a 42-25 lead and at one point, doubling the Trojans. Guard Jackson Shelstad helped lead the charge with 12 points, going 5-for-7 from the floor but there were...
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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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Is BYU a darkhorse come tournament time'
The college season is well underway, and we had a tremendous weekend of big-time basketball, as we are gearing up for more content across the country. Early on, we have been diving into teams and a team that has been standing out in my eyes has been the BYU Cougars, as they are off to an impressive 10-1 start. When you look at the makeup of this team, you can see that they are strong both...
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Phenom CBB: Florida outlasts East Carolina in Florida Tip-Off
Phenom Hoops tuned in to watch two teams battle it out at the Florida Tip-Off, as East Carolina hit the road to take on the Florida Gators on Thursday night. Two teams with six wins apiece took the floor in hopes of earning a solid victory. Florida came out strong and was able to build a lead behind 20 first-half points from Walter Clayton Jr. His play, along with others, helped Florida secure a...
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Phenom CBB: App State impresses on the road vs. Queens
Phenom Hoops was able to check in for some college basketball on Wednesday, as two in-state programs battled it out here in North Carolina. Appalachian State, who had won six straight, hit the road to take on Queens, who has been strong at home. Appalachian State came out strong to build an early double-digit lead but Queens started to get going offensively in the first half. Though...
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POB’s CBB Thoughts (11.30.23): UNC’s Strong Duo, Dalton Knecht continues to impress, and Pay More Attention to David Jones
Here is where we talk about multiple topics in college basketball as of late. Check out the latest. UNC looks much stronger with Cadeau and Davis on the floor at the same time It is about time we start watching more college basketball, and we kicked off last night tuning into a Top-25 showdown between Tennessee and North Carolina. UNC jumped out to a big lead by halftime but the Vols...
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Jr. RJ Felton elevating his play at East Carolina
The Pirates of East Carolina certainly have familiar names for Phenom Hoops, and though we have discussed already one of their stars in Ezra Ausar, junior RJ Felton is starting off the season really strong for the Pirates and giving this team another strong weapon. The 6’3 guard from South Carolina was able to get some good experience as a freshman at ECU and elevated his play as a sophomore...
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Cooper’s Notes: Opening Week of JUCO
By: Cooper Hart Wake Tech CC vs SFG PrepCentral Carolina CC vs Davidson-Davie CCLouisburg College vs Spartanburg Methodist College 6’4” So. Eddie Volkerts (Wake Tech CC) Volkerts was dynamic in their season-opening win against SFG Prep, finishing with an efficient 18p, 7r, 4a, and 2s. He was hard to stop getting to the rim, displaying great body control on drives. He has plus-level length and...
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Phenom CBB Report: Duke vs. UNC-Pembroke
Credit: Duke Athletics College Basketball is here, and the first game we took in was Duke vs. UNC-Pembroke in an exhibition game. Duke came out strong, especially from behind the arc as Tyrese Proctor came out hot with 12 quick points with four threes. And the Blue Devils started to get more players in on the action, really showcasing a balanced attack from multiple players. Freshman Jared...
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Players of Interest: New Names to Watch For in the AAC (Part 2)
John Buggs (North Texas): North Texas has a few exciting names to watch out for, but Buggs is one that intrigues me with what he could ultimately help provide this team. At UTSA last year, he played in 32 games and started 30 of them but it was his impact in stretching the floor as he hit 80 3-pointers and shot 40 percent from behind the arc. Buggs averaged 11.0ppg and it will be interesting to...
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Players of Interest: New Names to Watch For in the AAC (Part 1)
Dishon Jackson (Charlotte): Jackson, who transferred from Washington State, is a player of interest for the 49ers. Why? Jackson has experience playing for a big-time program as well as making 49 appearances so far in his career. Though he has had to miss time in the past, he brings a 6’11, 260-pound frame that can be a strong presence down low for Charlotte. As a freshman at...
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Phenom College Basketball Preview: Davidson
Phenom Hoops is getting ready for the upcoming college basketball season, and we can’t wait to see all the talent on display once again. We can’t wait any longer, as we start previewing teams all around the country. Check out each preview below. Davidson Wildcats 2022-2023 Record: 16-16Conference Record: 8-10 Points Per Game: 69.9Rebounds Per Game: 32.6Assists Per Game: 13.1Points...
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Phenom College Basketball Preview: Charlotte 49ers
Phenom Hoops is getting ready for the upcoming college basketball season, and we can’t wait to see all the talent on display once again. We can’t wait any longer, as we start previewing teams all around the country. Check out each preview below. Charlotte 49ers 2022-2023 Record: 22-14Conference Record: 9-11 Points Per Game: 66.9Rebounds Per Game: 29.6Assists Per Game: 13.1Points...
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Phenom College Basketball Preview: East Carolina
Phenom Hoops is getting ready for the upcoming college basketball season, and we can’t wait to see all the talent on display once again. We can’t wait any longer, as we start previewing teams all around the country. Check out each preview below. East Carolina Pirates 2022-2023 Record: 16-17Conference Record: 6-12 Points Per Game: 67.8Rebounds Per Game: 37.1Assists Per Game: 13.1Points Allowed:...
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Charlotte Hornets sitting pretty with No. 2 pick in upcoming draft; Who should they get'
The NBA Draft Lottery order was announced on Tuesday night, as it was a highly anticipated event in who would have the chance to draft Victor Wembanyama with the No. 1 overall pick. Charlotte Hornets fans were holding their breath late but ultimately it ended up that the San Antonio Spurs landed the pick and the Hornets will follow after with the No. 2 overall pick. With the Hornets being in our...
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Queens looking to continue success with in-state talent
Queens has been a staple here in North Carolina, and they have certainly proven themselves in a big way. Now a Division I program and coming off a successful season in which they finished 18-15 overall, the staff is looking to continue their success with a few key in-state recruits. The Royals have two terrific incoming recruits that are part of the 2023 recruiting class that should really set...
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