FORSYTH COUNTY, GA – This is the first in a series looking at some players from ATL-Metro counties that I got good eyes on this spring and summer to categorize as breakouts and therefore must-see talents as their enter their senior seasons. We start with 2022’s in my home county of Forsyth, where there may not be a ton of high schools (8 public) but players always seem to emerge from this 2nd-fastest growing county in the state which is as high as 25th in the country in some growth listings. (players......
Continue Reading
EMERSON, GA – The US Basketball Games presented by Halftime Sports brought in teams from 12 states to Lake Point Champions Center, and in the HS-age divisions there was no shortage of supreme athleticism and skillset variety. While OTR didn’t get to see every out-of-state team from across the 2022 to 2025 classifications, below we’re highlighting some top guys from 4 states whose representatives really stood out. By: Keith Agran INDIANA Trent Sisley, 6-4, SF, 2025 >> Among the most highly skilled players at any position or any age group on hand,......
Continue Reading
EMERSON, GA – We continue our coverage of Halftime Sports’ US Basketball Games with Part 2 of standouts from the state of Georgia (in no particular order): By: Keith Agran Ryan Bellomy, 6-9, PF, Georgia (Johnson) 16U (Harrison, 2023, pictured above) In the GA vs GA game I caught Bellomy there were multiple bigs of note (Evan Daniel and Terrell Reeves of North Cobb and Soloman Mustafa-Reid of Paideia) but I found myself hitting my pad more than a few times to note Bellomy’s improvement in so many areas from even earlier......
Continue Reading
EMERSON, GA – LakePoint Champions Complex played host this past weekend to the 6th Annual US Basketball Games hosted by Halftime Sports, and big crowds were treated to some high-level hoops. Boys and girls teams from twelve states were represented across 8 divisions in the exciting event, and OTR was in the gym taking a closer look at the HS-aged groups from classes 2022 to 2025. Part of our coverage will include highlighting outstanding performers from across multiple states in attendance, but to start here’s Part 1 in a breakdown of some......
Continue Reading
TYRONE, Georgia, – For the second time in five days On the Radar Hoops hosted a preseason high school showcase designed to highlight some of the top teams and individual talent in the state of Georgia. You can watch all of the replays HERE via SUVtv. Below is a recap of each game with the game’s top scorers and performers. By: @JLHemingwayPSB Chattahoochee 78 Lanier 75 Chattahoochee needed four players in double figures to eek out a win over Lanier High School in the event’s open game. AJ White led all scorers......
Continue Reading
LILBURN, Georgia, – There was such a bevy of talent at the OTR Tip-Off Classic that is requires a second recap. Here are the players we watched and took note of on Saturday afternoon. Check the game recaps HERE and our first list of standouts HERE. By: @JLHemingwayPSB Kaleb Banks – Fayette County High School – 2022 Banks is a 6-foot-7 wing who has all they physical tools to be a special player. He displayed footwork on the perimeter and range out beyond the 3-point arc. When he gets space, he can......
Continue Reading
LILBURN, Georgia, – The Tip-Off Classic presented by On the Radar Hoops went off without a hitch on Saturday afternoon. Spectators from around the Atlanta metropolitan area saw six well played games at Providence Christian Academy. Although this is an early season test for all these teams, players competed at high levels and coaches got a glimpse into what their teams could be by season’s end. For a full rundown on game recaps click HERE. Below are the individual performances that we came away most impressed with from Saturday’s action. By: Jonathan......
Continue Reading
Bruce Thornton is one of the top guards nationally and one of the best in the Peach State. Atlanta, Ga – The Peach State is jam-packed with hoop talent year in and year out and today we are back with our annual GHSA Position Preview Series. Below, Hypesouth Media examines some of the top players and budding prospects at the point guard position. 6’0, Bruce Thornton, 2022, Milton He has been one of our favorite players to watch lately. Since the first time we saw him at On the Radar’s Tipoff Classic......
Continue Reading
JoJo Peterson of Mount Pisgah (GA) will see his recruitment take off this year. After being with the Atlanta Celtics for a long time, Demond Stephens decided to form an independent program this year, Team Dickerson. The team is named after the late Coach Derrick Dickerson, who was a legendary Atlanta Celtics coach for many years. Stephens has put together one of the best and biggest independent 17U teams you will see, boasting great prospects at various positions. They will attract a lot of coaches and will be heavily recruited. Let’s take......
Continue Reading
Grayson (GA) looks to claim their first State Championship in school history on Saturday. Photo – Stan Johnson A-Private St. Francis vs. Greenforest Both St. Francis and Greenforest were really tested in the Final 4 at GCSU last Friday, but they prevailed and the Top 2 overall seeds in A-Private will face off for a state championship. These teams have multiple weapons at their disposal, which should make for an exciting matchup. Greenforest has a ton of size for a A-Private team, but so does St. Francis, and the Knights can play......
Continue Reading