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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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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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Johnson C. Smith looking to go big with 2023 recruiting class

Players are coming off the board in the class of 2023, and one program that has been making a recent statement has been Johnson C. Smith.  The Golden Bulls have been making their mark in the state of North Carolina with a few recent commitments, and they are bringing in size to help the future. As of right now, Johnson C. Smith has earned commitments from 2023 Asa White, 2023 Tyson Barrett,...

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Diving more into Central Michigan's 2023 recruiting class

Phenom Hoops wanted to dive into a bit more Central Michigan's 2023 recruiting class, as they have recently landed two prospects to the class that we have watched recently and know a bit about.  Central Michigan right now has Cayden Vasko, Shaedon Simpson, and Hunter Harding all committed to the class so far, with Simpson and Harding being familiar faces to the platform. 2023 6'6 Shaedon...

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Though early, Clemson basketball should have the attention of the ACC

The season just ended over a month ago, but a lot of things have changed and will continue to change in the college basketball landscape.  Phenom Hoops has been keeping up with all that has been going on, and with us being so close to the coverage of ACC basketball, we certainly have our eyes on programs around the area. Clemson is a team that I have my eyes on early on in the ACC, as they...

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Re-Ranking North Carolina's Class of 2022 Based on College Production

Each year, looking at past rankings and cross-analyzing them with college production allows for a meaningful reflection process. While every individual has their own system of ranking high school players, there isn't necessarily a 'correct' way to deduce or determine who will emerge in college. In terms of this re-rank, it's based heavily on role'and'raw production, but the level of competition...

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North Carolina HS teammates teaming up again at UMass

If you have missed some of the latest news surrounding the transfer portal and recruiting world, UMass has landed two North Carolina prospects in the last week or so.  Actually, the two once were high school teammates at Chambers High School in North Carolina, and they look to be the start of something special up north now. 2023 Jaylen Curry recently announced his commitment to UMass, while...

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Though still early, Duke looking strong to start the upcoming season

It is never too early to talk college basketball, especially around this region.' The transfer portal has been bringing plenty of news for everyone, but that is also meaning that key prospects are returning to teams that should help in a big way next year.' One team that has benefited from that has been Duke, as they will be returning multiple key players from last year's team, as well as a...

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Jae'lyn Withers transfers to North Carolina; How could he fit'

In recent news, a Phenom Hoops alum made waves with his transfer from Louisville to North Carolina, as former Cardinal Jae'lyn Withers announced that he could be committing to the Tar Heels. Withers had a strong start to his career when he averaged 10.1ppg, and 7.7rpg in 2020-21, but those numbers slightly dipped the next two years compared to his first.' Last year though, Withers played in 32...

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Transfer Portal Resume: MJ Rice (Kansas)

Player: MJ RiceHeight: 6'5School: Kansas  In his first season as a Jayhawk, Rice finished the season averaging 2.2ppg, 1.0rpg, and shot 41 percent from the court, as he played in a total of 23 games as a freshman.  Though he saw action in games, he only averaged 7.5mpg; coming out of high school, Rice was ranked as one of the top players in his class and should garner a ton of interest...

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Transfer Portal Resume: Jeremy Gregory (ETSU)

Player: Jeremy GregoryHeight: 6'6Eligibility: 3 yearsSchool: East Tennessee State  As a freshman, Gregory averaged 1.4 points, 1.7 rebounds, 0.2 assists, and 0.2 blocks per game, making an appearance in 10 games this past season. Phenom Hoops Has Said: 'Jeremy Gregory is the epitome of productivity. He quietly goes about his work each and every game. Whether it is for his high school team,...

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The Hard Work Paying Off for Arizona State DJ Horne

It is that time of the year' MARCH MADNESS! And there are plenty of familiar faces that Phenom Hoops has seen over the years now playing on the big stage.' Watching the other night in the First Four, we had a chance to watch our alum DJ Horne, a player that grew up and played in Raleigh (when we first saw him), and is now playing for Arizona State. Why do we bring him up' Because there are so...

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Crimson Tide looking to earn a championship with plenty of familiar faces

Credit: Alabama Athletics It is easy to see that Alabama has been one of the top teams in the country, and has proven it all season long as they now sit at 26-4 and are coming off a tough win vs. Auburn to secure the SEC regular-season championship. The Crimson Tide brings incredible balance to the court, led by one of the top players in the country in Brandon Miller who is averaging nearly 20...

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Winston-Salem State wins CIAA Championship; Phenom Alums lead the way

Photo Credit: WSSU Athletics Congrats to Winston-Salem State University first, for winning the CIAA Championship last week.  If you missed it, the Rams were the 5th seed in the CIAA Tournament and defeated the 6th seed Lincoln (PA) 62-57 to take home the title.  It is the 13th title for the Rams in their history, and it also helped them earn an automatic bid in the NCAA Division II...

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TYSON GIVES CLEMSON ITS THIRD ALL-TIME WINNER OF THE SKIP PROSSER AWARD.

Per Clemson Athletics GREENSBORO, N.C. ''Clemson University men's basketball graduate senior'Hunter Tyson'(Monroe, N.C./Piedmont has been named the recipient of the 2023 Skip Prosser Award, emblematic of the top scholar-athlete in men's basketball, the league office announced today. Tyson is now a four-time member of the All-ACC Academic Basketball team. The Monroe, N.C. native carries a 3.90...

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Miami brings so much intrigue to the court

Watching a little ACC basketball on Monday night, Phenom Hoops tuned into the intriguing matchup between Miami and North Carolina, as the Hurricanes were able to secure the 80-72 road victory and now have racked up 20+ wins on the season and are soaring high towards the end of the season. Watching the Hurricanes in action, one could not be impressed with their play and the prospects that they...

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College Profile: Sr. Deshone Hicks (Ferrum)

Player: Deshone HicksCollege: Ferrum 2022-23 Stats: Hicks is having an incredible season in helping lead the charge, as he has played in 18 games and leads the ODAC Conference in scoring, averaging 22.4 points per game on 51.3 percent shooting and is hitting 42.3 percent from three.  He is second in the conference in minutes per game (36.9), and is also averaging 4.4 rebounds and 6.0...

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DJ Burns Jr. playing at a high level for NC State

NC State has had one of the best turnarounds from last season to this year, as they sit at 19-5 overall and 9-4 in the ACC.  Several players have stepped up for the Wolfpack, and the return of Terquavion Smith certainly helped.  But NC State has also seen a big lift in play from its big man DJ Burns, one of the key transfers this season in the ACC. It took a little time for him to...

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Time to start recognizing Florida Atlantic more on a national level

It has been a great year for college basketball so far, and there have been plenty of surprise teams that have been making their mark. One team that the world of college basketball needs to start recognizing must be the FAU Owls, who sit at 22-2 and are ranked in the Top 25 by many outlets.' Though the Owls are coming off a tough road loss last week, the Owls have proven to be a tough outing....

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Bringing that same energy: Fr. Brandon Lavitt (Susquehanna)

Shedding more light on players finding success at the next level, we now take a look at freshman Brandon Lavitt who is making his presence felt once again, this time at Susquehanna. We remember watching Lavitt a few times at Charlotte Latin, as he played with tremendous energy, played extremely hard, and just produced without being flashy.  When talking about his game at Charlotte Latin,...

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