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aka “Bluffs” | College hoops writer and podcaster for @HeatCheckCBB , @SleepersMedia and @ThePodIsTheRoof ( @TheFieldof68 ) | Luke 4:18-21
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Two years ago, Drew Pember (
@drewpember
) played 2.9 minutes per game at Tennessee.
Now he's one of the best players in the country and has
@UNCAvlMBB
dancing for the 1st time since '16
On the highs, the lows and more, my latest feature for
@HeatCheckCBB
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The Suns scored 27 points in a half of basketball and college basketball is unwatchable??
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Mark Adams turning Kevin Obanor into a multi-positional defender is pretty spectacular
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I’m starting to think Cody Williams is the best US prospect in the draft…and it’s not all that close
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.
@LeakyBlack
remains the best interview on
#UNC
On a night where he scored a career high in points, I had him look back on the game he bested — a Jan. 5, 2021, win at Miami:
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Armando Bacot mobbed by his team after being officially announced as the
#UNC
career leader in rebounds, surpassing Tyler Hansbrough, who was here for the presentation
Crowd erupts with chants of “MONDO! MONDO! MONDO!”
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Remember how Voldemort created 7 Horcruxes, and he vanished forever when the seventh one was destroyed?
Coach K and Duke currently have 6 losses. Entering a single-elimination tournament. Really makes ya think.
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Top 10 recruit Caleb Wilson (
@CalebWilson2025
) spent the past weekend at
#UNC
. Has good touch around the basket, athleticism, makes splash plays on defense, and has shown big-time potential as a creator. Easy to envision him in Hubert Davis’ system
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After making initial contact pre-combine,
#UNC
is still in pursuit of Northwestern transfer Pete Nance, per source
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Cadeau dime to RJ transition 3 to Cadeau doing the 3-point goggles feeds families
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Caleb Love icing it. Not the first time in his career he’s hit clutch FTs against duke
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#UNC
's RJ Davis has posted an absurd 125.5 offensive rating in conference play. First in the ACC in 3P% and third in TS% (as a 6-0 guard, no less) in league-only games.
If the Heels finish top-3 in the ACC, he could push for an All-American team
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Armando Bacot comes out of the locker room in Prada shades
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Harrison Ingram fouled out doing what Villanova does on every single possession
Fouling out on a flopped like that is brutal. Feel for Harrison Ingram, and I say that as someone on Villanova ML.
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#UNC
Leaky Black on his team's chemistry: "The fact that we could pull this one out just shows how much we've grown"
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RJ Davis top 3 guard in the country, can’t even debate it anymore
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I hope Adou Thiero, Cade Tyson, and most of all, Cliff Omoruyi are having a good day
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Mark Adams turned Kevin Obanor into a solid defender. Let’s see if he can do the same for Walton
Former UNC guard Kerwin Walton will transfer to
#TexasTech
🔴⚫️
Walton played a total of 60 games in Chapel Hill & averaged 5.7 points, 1.5 rebounds & 1.1 assists per game while shooting 40% from 3
TTU shot 32% from 3 last season but has addressed that issue
#BassBomb
🐠💣
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@HUCosell
For real...Howard showed in the first half it's better than a 16-seed. MEAC automatically getting relegated to that every year is so wack
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If UNC can get one of Bradshaw or Ballo, and Davis and Ingram back…
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Here’s how I’m coping this morning
The results of the last 7 ACC champions in the NCAA Tournament:
2023: Duke, lost in R32
2022: Virginia Tech, lost in R64
2021: Georgia Tech, lost in R64
2020: 🥀
2019: Duke, lost in E8
2018: Virginia, lost in R64
2017: Duke, lost in R32
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Armando on Leaky's last home game for
#UNC
: "He's getting kinda old, so I think he's probably ready to leave"
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Fanta’s “O Come, O Come Emanuel” call is the best of the year
EMANUEL MILLER ARE YOU SERIOUS?!?!
TCU stuns Georgetown!
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Since Dec. 20 (Oklahoma game),
#UNC
ranks second on T-Rank overall and first (!!!) in defensive efficiency.
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Louisville being heads and tails above everyone on straight up not guarding shooters is absolutely hilarious to me
🔒3PT Defense🔒
⬆️➡️Allowed Open Shots & Faced Good Shooters
⬆️⬅️Allowed Open Shots & Faced Bad Shooters
⬇️➡️Contested Shots & Faced Bad Shooters
⬇️⬅️Contested Shots & Faced Bad Shooters
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Kaodirichi Akobundu-Ehiogu (
@CASHMONEYKAO
) never saw a basketball in real life until he was 13.
But now, after an NAIA stop, a broken foot, and a job at Home Depot, he anchors
@UTAMavsMBB
's defense.
So how did this happen? My feature
@HeatCheckCBB
:
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If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a hundred times: RJ Davis and Coleman Hawkins in chapel hill would feed families
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My adopted team
@CSUMBasketball
has just imposed its will on Saint Mary's. Not an easy thing to do to the Gaels!
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Not a bracketologist, but I’m here to tell you there’s a 0% chance that a real life, human committee is going to pick two of Miss State, Boise State, Arizona State and a mega-gross Wisconsin team over UNC and Michigan
Money and viewers matter too much
Bracketology Update (2/28 |
@ESPNLunardi
)
Last 4 Byes
• Memphis
• W Virginia
• Nevada
• Auburn
Last 4 In
• Miss St
• Boise St
• Wisconsin
• Arizona St
First 4 Out
• UNC
• Oklahoma St
• Clemson
• Michigan
Next 4 Out
• Utah St
• Charleston
• Penn St
• Texas Tech
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Kind of a crazy stat: Over the past five seasons,
#UNC
has won its first ACC Tournament game by an average of 24.2 points.
That includes the 2019-20 team, which only won 14 games but beat VT by 20 in the first round.
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@CBB_Central
Sweeney, my good man, you neglect that they were dogwalking Baylor by 30 before Manek got ejected
No. 1 on Torvik from Feb 17 through the end of the season…pretty good sample size! They didn’t limp into the tourney like 2020-21 UCLA 🤷♂️
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UCLA annihilates UMD in College Park, handles UK on a neutral, ranks 3rd on KP, and moves up 3 to No. 13
Miss St needs a Nicholls shot to rim out and moves up 2
Wisconsin lets Lehigh hang around for 35 min and moves up FIVE
Auburn somehow ranked despite being mega frauds
This week's AP poll is for real the worst I've seen in quite some time lol
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For those keeping track at home, Virginia Tech rose from 64 to 51 on KenPom tonight, while Virginia fell from 53 to 65
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Back with CBB preview content: Colorado State has a legit chance to be a top25 team. Returning 93% of mins, nice young pieces in Moors, Thomas, and Rivera, and a superstar in Roddy. But Jon Tonje is who I wanna focus on with this thread. One of the best bench/glue guys in nation
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Finally back in Durham after my first Final Four (no media pass but hopefully that changes in the future 👀)
What a season. Loved helping both
@HeatCheckCBB
and
@SleepersMedia
grow, as well as launching
@ThePodIsTheRoof
. Thanks to everyone that supported this year!
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"I'm just trying to make open shots and get the offense going" -
@NoahClowney
On Clowney, Jaden Bradley, and how it's more than just Brandon Miller leading
@AlabamaMBB
to the top of the sport.
My latest for
@HeatCheckCBB
:
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13-1
@CofCBasketball
looks like one of the best mid-majors in the country. But what makes it so good?
"Their depth is something a lot of teams can’t keep up with. When you teach like
@patkelsey
you can hold guys accountable."
My latest for
@HeatCheckCBB
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Still can’t get over how good Malachi Smith was tonight.
Perfect player for this team. Another playmaker, hits big-time 3s, tough and played fantastic defense on Tyger
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Elliot Cadeau called RJ Davis the best guard in the country and I can’t say I disagree
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Next up in CBB preview gifs:
@UHCougarMBK
. Most know about Marcus Sasser's scoring. But he's also 1 of the smartest defenders in the country. Sampson wants the ball out of the middle--Note: while off-ball, Sasser forces Kendric Davis baseline. Gambles but makes a great recovery
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Another excellent game from
#UNC
’s Armando Bacot, who has returned to form as all all-star, self-proclaimed garbage man
- 14 points
- 16 boards
- 3 assists
- 2 blocks
Plus some great defense on PJ Hall
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Excited to announce that I’ll be writing for
@HeatCheckCBB
! Give us a follow if you don’t already—looking forward to providing quality CBB coverage all preseason/season!
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Don’t be surprised if D’Maurian Williams becomes the second consecutive Big South guard that finds success at Texas Tech
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Loved writing this piece on
@Memphis_MBB
's latest acquisition
@CASHMONEYKAO
back in March.
Kao is a genuinely great dude with an incredible story. He should thrive in Memphis' aggressive, pressure-heavy defense.
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I'm telling y'all TX State can win an NCAAT game. 314th tempo and 19th best 3p% is a recipe for an upset. Plus, Isiah Small is a clear high major level talent
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oh no, y'all don't get to get away with turning the replies off 😭😭
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Working on a BYU preview, think they'll be a top 30 team. I love breakout candidate
@caleblohner
. Does all the dirty work (top 5 in both off rebounding rate and def rebounding rate in WCC), but also has a suuuper high IQ. Should emerge as the 2nd scoring threat next to Barcello
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Utah State transfer Steven Ashworth has heard from the following schools since entering the portal, he tells me:
Creighton
Gonzaga
Florida
Oklahoma St
Colorado St
VCU
BYU
UCF
Washington
Washington St
Cal
SMU
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Way too much Joe Lunardi Cory Alexander banter on my TV screen
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@RCorySmith
Come on, at least include what he said. First thing was wishing Terq a speedy recovery
I followed up with Armando about the glasses. He made sure to offer thoughts and prayers for Terquavion, but added he wanted to poke fun at him.
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Unserious take, as the kids say
UNC has been top-25 in offensive efficiency all year, despite shooting 31.8% from 3, because they get to the line so frequently.
13th nationally in FT rate. Bacot is 30th in the country. Seems to be something HD schemes/coaches.
My goodness. UNC has a 62-15 advantage in free-throw attempts over the last two games? There's no way that's real.
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Hit 1,000 followers! So as
@hoopsnut351
promised to my new Gonzaga followers, here are some clips highlighting Nolan Hickman. While he may not crack the starting 5 at the beginning of the season (Bolton), I think it's only a matter of time before Few lets him cook a little bit...
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Finally, the No. 1 team in our
@HeatCheckCBB
rankings:
@ZagMBB
! Timme and Nembhard return with redemption on their minds. Can they join with Chet to get Mark Few his first title? Check it out before the games tip off tonight ⬇️
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Some Sunday night
#UNC
news: Hubert Davis will be in to see five-star guard Braylon Mullins tomorrow afternoon, his father tells me.
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📍Phoenix for my first Final Four
Come say what’s up if you’re here
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Big reason why I think VCU wins the A10. Two down-transfers from Michigan (Johns and Zeb Jackson), plus the best PG in the conference...Dayton and SLU get the love, but the Rams could rise a cut above the rest.
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Clemson transfer Ben Middlebrooks has committed to NC State, he tells me.
Gives Kevin Keatts a reliable frontcourt presence with shooting upside.
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Can’t believe we’re celebrating one month of this lil man already 🥹 looking forward to introducing him to college hoops in two weeks
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Really cool moment postgame for Kennesaw State. Amir Abdur-Rahim appears to be saying “chin up” to the Owls’ faithful
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I know I usually “stick to sports” on here but wanted to share one of the passages I’ve focused the most on this Advent season. Have a good Christmas Eve y’all!
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Next up on Davis' Deep Dives for
@HeatCheckCBB
, we have
@CSUMBasketball
. The Rams return a veteran-laden squad, led by dark horse All-American candidate David Roddy. Read for the full breakdown ⬇️
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UNC now has 3 wins over the projected field, TAKE THAT, BRACKETOLOGISTS
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Generational performance by Giglio to be so wrong on so many different points
OG 130: Buffalo Bills can't have nice things | NC State on the bubble? | Doubting Duke
📺:
📻:
Plus...hold up...
@giglio_OG
would rather have Wake's roster over UNC's roster?
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Though Gonzaga, Kentucky, and Coach K are getting most of the current headlines, don't forget about the reigning champs! Baylors top15 recruiting class will make them contenders yet again next season. Here's my breakdown of Langston Love and Kendall Brown:
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@madeformarch
From an entertainment standpoint, I’d take Providence, Colorado, Wake and Pitt
Devin Carter, Williams and da Silva, Hunter Sallis, and Blake Hinson in the first four would be 🔥
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Man, this is gutting. One of the coolest interactions I’ve ever seen between a coach and fanbase happened between Abdur-Rahim and the Kennesaw faithful after their R64 game in Greensboro in 2023
Seemed like an incredible dude, praying for his family
We are heartbroken over the passing of Coach Abdur-Rahim.
A tremendous man & leader with an infectious personality that was a shining light to all he encountered.
Our thoughts & prayers are with his family, friends and everyone that he left a lasting impact on.
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Hubert continues to rave about Leaky Black's defense: "there's a lot of good defensive players in this league. Duke has a couple of them," continues, "I know I'm his coach, but I don't think there's a better defensive player on the wing than Leaky Black"
#UNC
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In enemy territory tonight covering Duke Miami! Follow along for a game thread
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North Carolina guard Seth Trimble will withdraw his name from the portal and return to UNC next season, per his Instagram.
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Cool can’t wait to not listen to this
Inbox: Former Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski has signed a multi-year extension with SiriusXM to continue hosting his weekly show, Basketball and Beyond with Coach K.
First episode of the season, out today at 6PM, features former Villanova coach Jay Wright.
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My ballot:
1. KU
2. Duke
3. Michigan St
4. Purdue
5. Houston
6. UConn
7. Tenn
8. Marquette
9. Creighton
10. Miami
11. Texas
12. Gonzaga
13. Texas A&M
14. FAU
15. Arizona
16. WVU
17. Nova
18. USC
19. Bama
20. Ark
21. SDSU
22. Clemson
23. SMC
24. Auburn
25. Baylor
The
@HeatCheckCBB
staff has updated the way-too-early Top 25 rankings for the 2023-24 season.
Find out which teams made the biggest jump after the draft deadline, and read more on the Big East landing three teams in the top 7.
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Projecting smaller guards in the NBA is notoriously difficult, but Sears has insane burst and very underrated vision (some of the wrap-around passes he connects on in these clips are wild). I believe he sticks in the league.
Mark Sears has had a tremendous season. I have a fun piece for
@NoCeilingsNBA
on him coming this Friday.
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Buddy Boeheim being First-Team All-ACC is...a decision. I know it's 19 ppg...but I'm generally of the mind that if your team finishes below .500 in league play, you don't deserve a first-team spot.
Aluma, Williams, LaRavia, Moore, Wesley, and Manek all have stronger arguments
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Sources told me his cousin Atheist Misery will stay in 2024
Virginia commit Christian Bliss tells me he has reclassified to the 2023 class and will enroll this fall.
The 6-4 Point Guard plans to redshirt his freshman season.
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