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Here’s a look back at our top five men’s prospects and their stellar performances in Week 7 of the college basketball season.
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Jlynn Shop – Charleston
Charleston has had some unusual struggles early in the season, going 7-6, including losses to Drake, Yale, South Florida and others. However, Counter has been incredible this past week, leading the Cougars to a 2-0 lead and the program’s third straight win heading into the CAA conference.
Last Wednesday, Counter contributed 22 points, 6-of-7 shooting, 2-of-2 three-pointers, 7 rebounds and 6 assists in an 82-78 victory over Citadel. On Sunday, he scored 26 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists and 3 steals to help Charleston resist Northern Kentucky University’s second-half offense 85-74 and record his first career double-double.
Corey Hadnot II – Purdue University Fort Wayne
After a 2-1 start in Horizon League play, Purdue Fort Wayne takes a short break to visit Notre Dame on Sunday. Despite the Fighting Irish’s double-digit advantage at home, the Mastodons pulled off the program’s fourth tally upset ever and first since 2023.
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Hadnour led the way in the historic win, scoring 29 points on 10-of-16 shooting against Notre Dame, along with six rebounds, three steals and two assists.
Anias Futrell – Lindenwood
Lindenwood turned Highland Arena into a fortress as the Lions went 5-0 at home during the non-conference period, with Futrell playing a sizable role. He had two wins at home last week and had a career-high performance, even becoming the OVC’s new scoring leader this season.
Last Thursday, he scored a game-high and career-high 36 points on 14-for-25 shooting in a 92-76 win over Western Illinois, to go along with eight rebounds and five assists. It was the most points scored in a single game by an OVC member this season, ranking 20th nationally, and 8-for-13 shooting in three games tied Lindenwood’s program record.
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Futrell finished the weekend with 16 points, nine rebounds and three assists, helping the Lions easily defeat their non-DI opponent in the NAIA program Harris-Stowe, Missouri.
Davion Bailey – Incarnate Words
Last week, “Incarnate Word” had the mid-major world on edge as TCU was on the verge of an upset, but was ultimately defeated by the Horned Frogs 69-65 late in the second half. Bailey’s performance helped the Cardinals lead by six points at halftime. In the end, he made 9 of 18 three-pointers and scored a game-high 36 points.
By the end of the week, Incarnate Word finally got a deserved victory with a 90-66 victory over Northern Arizona, led by Bailey’s 24 points and 3 assists.
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Chaz Harris – South Alabama
Richie Riley’s South Alabama may be off to a 1-1 start in Sun Belt Conference play, but the Jaguars’ first game last Wednesday at Louisiana-Monroe was an absolute fireworks display. The game entered double overtime. Harris scored 38 points on 16 of 22 shooting, and contributed 8 assists and 6 steals, and finally reversed 96-92.
Although the Jaguars subsequently lost to Texas State, 67-65, on Saturday, Harris still scored a game-high 22 points on 9-for-20 shooting to go with six rebounds and one assist.
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