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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...
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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...
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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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Phenom CBB Player Spotlight: Robby Williams (Collin College)
Player: Robby WilliamsSchool: Collin CollegeHeight: 5’11Years Left: 2 Years Left Williams is a player that Phenom CBB would like to spotlight more, as he could be a help to a program looking for a point guard. Williams is a 5’11 prospect that has been a two-year starter at Collin College, and has two years left of eligibility. This past season, he started all 30 games for the Cougars, averaging...
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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: Bobby Pettiford (Kansas)
Bobby Pettiford Player: Bobby PettifordHeight: 6’1School: Kansas In his first season as a Jayhawk, Pettiford was able to walk away a champion while averaging 1.4ppg in 14 games. As a sophomore, he played in 32 games and averaged 12 minutes per game. In those minutes, he averaged 2.2ppg, 1.2rpg, and 1.3apg. Phenom Hoops Has Said: “Bobby Pettiford is a star in the making. He averaged...
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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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Intriguing Transfer Portal Prospects – March 9
Josh Cohen – St. Francis6’10Forward 2022-23 Stats: 22ppg, 9rpg, 3apg, 59% shooting The 6’10 junior prospect was graded and ranked as one of the top effective prospects in the country, as the St. Francis big man is coming off a season in which he averaged 22.1ppg, shot 59 percent, 8.3rpg, and 2.5apg. And it is not like he hasn’t performed against some strong competition either; recording two...
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Wofford’s BJ Mack highly coveted by programs around the country
Here we go… it is officially transfer-portal season and the list will only continue to grow once again as players enter their names. One player though that will have plenty of suitors will be Wofford’s BJ Mack, who will have one year of eligibility left. Mack is a North Carolina native, and we certainly remember watching him dominant in high school here. He then went off to USF, playing...
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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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Illinois starting to click, and Freshman Jayden Epps is helping lead that charge
Let’s hit the rewind button… as we scroll back to the 2021-2022 season here in North Carolina. Coming into the Hoop State, 2022 Jayden Epps already had the attention of so many at Phenom Hoops (watching him countless other times during travel ball season) and national scouts all around the country. Epps came in and joined Combine Academy, and he quickly showed why he was one of the...
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Phenom CBB: Sr. Jalen Pickett (Penn State) worth looking at
The college basketball season continues to roll on, as we dive more into teams and players throughout the landscape of all levels. Getting a chance to dive more into the production of players, senior Jalen Pickett from Penn State is one that continues to stand out with his overall impact on the court. Pickett is putting up outstanding numbers and has been named to the Wooden Award...
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