We were in Spartanburg this weekend for Carolina Mania, the first of four Carolina stops that OTR will be making this spring. The field was deep with talent, several highly touted prospects and many new names also emerging. Here are a couple of guys that stood out in the 16u division. By: Cam Rickers Jossiah Johnson – 2026 – Team Wall (Pictured Above) Johnson was one of the most intriguing college prospects we saw in the 16u division. His physical tools jump off the page, 6’6 and athletic with a D1 frame.......
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We were in Spartanburg this weekend for Carolina Mania, the first of four Carolina stops that OTR will be making this spring. The field was deep with talent, several highly touted prospects and many new names also emerging. Here are a couple of guys that stood out in the 17u division. By: Cam Rickers Robert Moore – 2025 – Upward Stars 3SSB (Pictured Above) The Upward Stars are once again loaded with talent this year. On a team full of capable scorers, it’s important for each guy to find his role and......
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SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, – On the Radar Hoops brought its team of media members and staff to host the Carolina Mania. Many of the top sponsored programs and independent teams squared off in quality competition. Here is a rundown of underclassmen who caught our attention from Saturday’s action. By: Jonathan Hemingway Sifeng Huan – Team Breakdown – 2026 Huan is an intriguing prospect. He presents great size standing around 6-foot-9 and shows nice hands and coordination. He collects rebounds around the bucket and finishes at different angles in the paint. He also......
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SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, – On the Radar Hoops brought its team of media members and staff to host the Carolina Mania. Many of the top sponsored programs and independent teams squared off in quality competition. Here is a rundown of upperclassmen who caught our attention from Saturday’s action. By: Jonathan Hemingway DJ Thomas – Team Breakdown – 2024 Thomas delivered the performance of the day. He recorded 32 points in a win. The unsigned senior plays with confidence. He shoots the ball at a high clip from the arc. His footwork is......
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We highlight a few players from the class of 2026 who continuously position themselves to be highly sought after. Also, a lone 2027 prospect whose name has been buzzing. 2026 Emerson Mitchell | Tier 2 Elite | 5’8” | Dunwoody HS (GA) The Giant Killer! Mitchell is the real deal. Don’t let his diminutive stature fool you. He is an extremely humble and talented lead guard, who has a good balance of scoring and facilitating. His court vision has teammates loving to play with. Mitchell’s ability to read defenses and make quick......
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We present the prime performers in the classes of 2024 and 2025 from the Atlanta Classic. By: Bilal Benjamin 2024 Khalil Green | Devin Butts Elite | 6’2” | Stratford Academy (GA) (Pictured Above) Unsigned Senior, Khalil Green showcased his full game for Devin Butts Elite at the Atlanta Classic. He played a big role in their huge win over Team Huncho. Green posted a 22-point game which later in the tournament proved to not be his best performance. Green led his team back on Sunday for another big win and......
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LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia, – April is here which means the spring travel season is officially at full tilt. On the Radar Hoops hosted more than 100 teams at the Atlanta Classic in three locations in Gwinnett County last weekend. Top independent teams went head-to-head with shoe sponsored teams giving the classic a very competitive environment. Here is a final look at the event with an eye towards the upperclassmen. By: Jonathan Hemingway Landon Geren – 1 Family Hoops – 2025 Geren is a shooting specialist who brings energy and IQ to the court.......
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LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia, – The last weekend of March is here which means the spring travel season is officially at full tilt. On the Radar Hoops hosted more than 100 teams at the Atlanta Classic in three locations in Gwinnett County. Top independent teams went head-to-head with shoe sponsored teams giving the classic a very competitive environment. Here is a look at underclassmen standouts from the event. By: Jonathan Hemingway Alexander Blue – Team Huncho – 2027 Blue broke onto the radar on Sunday morning with a solid showing with Team Huncho. He......
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LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia, – The last weekend of March is here which means the spring travel season is officially at full tilt. On the Radar Hoops hosted more than 100 teams at the Atlanta Classic in three locations in Gwinnett County. Top independent teams went head-to-head with shoe sponsored teams giving the classic a very competitive environment. Here is a look at standouts from Saturday at the event. By: Jonathan Hemingway Isaiah Langley – Georgia Canes – 2026 Langley delivered a double-digit effort in a win in the first game of the day.......
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We highlight a supreme 2026 group that has good upside. These student-athletes proved they are learning to play the game the right way, while showing their skills and attributes. By: Bilal Benjamin Sean Alicea | Young Kings Elite | 6’0” | Shiloh (GA) Alicea can score from anywhere on the court. The most improved part of his game is his facilitating. He sees the floor so much better than he did one year ago and that has opened his offensive game even more. His decision-making looks natural and not forced. Already a......
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