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Phenom College Basketball Preview: Boston College
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. Boston College Eagles 2020-21 Season:Record: 4-16...
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Phenom College Basketball Preview: Saint Louis
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. Saint Louis Billikens 2020-21 Season:Record: 14-7...
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Phenom College Basketball Preview: Richmond
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. Richmond Spiders 2020-21 Season:Record: 14-9 (6-5...
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Dhieu Deing shining bright on the big stage for South Sudan
What a journey it has been. When looking back, players could learn a thing or two from the career that former NC standout Dhieu Deing has traveled over the years. If the name sounds familiar, Deing was a standout and a Phenom Alum for several years, making his presence known as a player that could absolutely get a bucket (yet was still underrated for his talents). Deing really shined on multiple...
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Five JUCO Priorities Worthy of Attention
The grassroots landscape is an intensely competitive setting for young kids to try and achieve their goals in making it to the collegiate ranks. Given the overabundance of talent within North Carolina, we’ve grown accustomed to seeing extremely talented players take the JUCO route as opposed to other alternatives. Whether for grades, lack of exposure, or something completely different, each of...
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Phenom College Basketball Preview: Rhode Island
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. Rhode Island Rams 2020-21 Season:Record: 10-15...
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Phenom College Basketball Preview: La Salle
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. La Salle Explorers 2020-21 Season:Record: 9-16...
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Phenom College Basketball Preview: George Mason
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. George Mason Patriots 2020-21 Season:Record: 13-9...
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Phenom College Basketball Preview: George Washington
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. George Washington Colonials 2020-21 Season:Record:...
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Phenom College Basketball Preview: Fordham
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. Fordham Rams 2020-21 Season:Record: 2-12 (2-11...
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Phenom College Basketball Preview: Duquesne
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. Duquesne Dukes 2020-21 Season:Record: 9-9...
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Phenom College Basketball Preview: Dayton
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. Dayton Flyers 2020-21 Season:Record: 14-10 (9-7...
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Phenom College Basketball Preview: Davidson
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. Davidson Wildcats 2020-21 Season:Record: 13-9 (7-4...
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2022 recruiting class should have Illinois fans excited about future
College programs and coaches are right in the middle of working on their 2022 recruiting class. Many programs have already found a ton of success for that class but one program that has caught my eyes early on with a few players we have personally seen has been Illinois. The Fighting Illini have secured commitments from Reggie Bass, Sencire Harris, and now Jayden Epps, giving them three...
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Why Trey Murphy Should Be a Lottery Selection
The NBA Draft is one of the most exciting annual events in professional sports, especially in terms of non-competition buzz. No other league’s fanbase enjoys the “other stuff” as much as the NBA and their following. Even the lottery system has become a fun, slightly more “fair” way to determine who receives what pick (while also eliminating the need to tank, since the probability of tanking into...
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Big Ten/ACC Challenge Announced: Must-See Matchups
On Monday afternoon, the upcoming Big Ten/ACC Men’s Basketball Challenge was announced, giving fans the matchups for each team. Before diving into which games attract our eyes early on, here are all the matchups in late November/early December.
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Phenom Alum: Soph. Blake Preston (Liberty)
Player: Blake PrestonSchool: LibertyHeight: 6’9High School: Charlotte Christian The North Carolina native really showed improvements in his game as a sophomore this past season at Liberty. As a redshirt freshman, Preston played in 14 games but only averaged five minutes a game and 2.4 points. As a sophomore though, he saw the jump that he had hoped, playing in 29 games and averaging...
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List continues to grow for the talents of former ECU star Jayden Gardner
The number of schools that should be lined up for former East Carolina star Jayden Gardner continues to grow and deservingly so. For a player from Wake Forest, North Carolina, Gardner has simply produced from Day 1 in Greenville, playing in 81 games and averaging 18.0 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 1.6 assists throughout his career. To simply put, Gardner has been a star in the AAC. He was...
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Murray State transfer Chico Carter becoming a hot target by many
If you remember recently, we wrote an article called “Recognize the Name: Soph. Chico Charter Jr.” The reason why is just what the South Carolina native had been doing with the program through two years. Playing in 48 total games so far through his young career, Carter has been averaging 9.7ppg and 2.1apg, while shooting nearly 49 percent from the floor and 43 percent from three. That is over...
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NBA Draft Profile: Auburn’s JT Thor
We continue to look at prospects that are looking to test the NBA Draft waters this season and one that will certainly have eyes throughout the process will be freshman 6’10 JT Thor from Auburn.
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Phenom Alum: Grad Transfer J.P. Moorman brings a unique game to the court
Taking a glance around the country at the transfer portal, there are so many names that college coaches should have their eyes on. One player in particular that will be interesting to see where he ends up is now grad transfer J.P. Moorman, a Phenom hoops alum that we had plenty of chances to watch at Greensboro Day and throughout his time at Temple. Moorman was one of our favorite players...
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Phenom Alum: Ricky Council IV has a bright future ahead
It finally is NCAA Tournament time, as teams get a chance to compete for a national title. It also gives us a chance to watch players that have come through the Phenom Hoops landscape in the past; as we say, the stars of tomorrow. One player from Durham, North Carolina, really made himself known in his first season at the collegiate level, as Ricky Council IV is going to be quite a...
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Phenom Alum: Jr. Michael Durr controlling the paint at USF
The year has come to an end for some on the basketball court, but it is always nice to look back at the seasons that a few Phenom Alums have had. We move down to South Florida this time around, taking a look at a 7-foot big man that had a solid season for the Bulls. Junior Michael Durr has been a consistent presence down in the paint, now playing in 87 games and starting 85 games in his...
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Jayden Gardner puts up another impressive season at East Carolina
It is simply time to recognize the stellar career so far for Jayden Gardner at East Carolina. The Pirates haven’t always found the same success in wins over the past years but that doesn’t mean that this is a program that doesn’t deserve the attention. This season, finishing 8-10 and 2-10 in conference play, 6’7 junior Jayden Gardner hasn’t been slowing down from when we first saw him as a...
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ACC Tournament Storylines (March 9-13)
The regular season has come and gone and now we head to Greensboro for the ACC Tournament, an event that surely will bring us more memories in the college basketball world. Below, you get a chance to check out the bracket and it brings us some potential storylines, which is why we want to take a crack at it. Check out some of the storylines and thoughs we have this week.
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Phenom Alum Mark Williams earning valuable minutes at Duke
It is sometimes hard to believe how long it has been when first watching some of these prospects playing in college basketball. One of those prospects is big man Mark Williams at Duke. When remembering the story of how we heard about Williams, Phenom Hoops learned about a 6’10 freshman that had a ton of potential and should be one to watch. He ultimately earned an invite to the 2017 Virginia Top...
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Phenom Alum John-Michael Wright proving himself in a big way at High Point
Up and down the roster at High Point University, you can find Phenom Alums. Over the years, the coaching staff has had their eyes on players throughout the state, securing some impressive talents that have helped them. But there might not be a more impressive prospect than what sophomore John-Michael Wright has been doing in his first two seasons for the Panthers. If you don’t remember the name,...
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Despite Cyclones’ struggles, Phenom Alum Rasir Bolton having strong season
The state of Virginia doesn’t always get recognized for the amount of talent they produce. But if you remember a few years back, you may remember the name Rasir Bolton. He was regarded as one of the top guards on the East Coast and was one of the premier talents throughout the state. We got a glimpse of him when he played at Bishop Sullivan and then he prepped at Massanutten before heading off...
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Freshman K.D. Johnson bringing that tough mentality to Georgia
Getting a glimpse of K.D. Johnson from Hargrave Academy just last year, you could see that this young man brought something different to the table. Whether it was his confidence in his game, always going at and attacking opponents, or bringing that killer-mentality, Johnson never seemed to lack what was needed for him to find success at the next level. And he is putting the SEC on notice...
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Recognize the name: Soph Chico Carter Jr. (Murray State)
Cardinal Newman has had success in producing talent that can play at the next level. One of those success stories has to be Murray State sophomore guard Chico Carter Jr., who has really opened up eyes with his play this season. At Cardinal Newman, Carter consistently showed that he was a polished player that had a nice blend of strength and quickness on the floor. He always displayed that he...
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