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Standouts from On the Radar's Rocky Top Invitational (Part 1)

Gatlinburg, TN – On the Radar headed up to good ‘ole Rocky Top following two consecutive NCAA Live Periods.  The Rocky Top Sports complex played host with their 6 indoor courts and surrounding high schools and middle schools that featured age groups 15-17U. Lots of new players hit the scene and stood out to our evaluators that were heavily featured on our social media platforms and will be tracked heading into the June and July NCAA Live Periods. By: Jennifer Brazelton   2024 | Jakkori Arnold | Promise Elite Jakkori Arnold is......

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Standouts from On the Radar's Sweet Sixteen II (Pt. 3)

Marietta , Georgia- On the Radar’s ‘Sweet Sixteen Session 2’ was the second NCAA Live Period of the travel season. Back in northwest Georgia and surrounding schools, this Live Period featured many of the southeast’s best travel teams. Offers and interests have picked up significantly following the first Live Period and with this second Live Period, college coaches have really begun to hone in on who are some of the premier standout players in 2024, 2025, and 2026. By: Jennifer Brazelton   2026 | Christopher Washington Jr. | Florida Rebels Florida Rebels,......

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OTR Sweet 16 Saturday Standouts (Rickers) - April 25, 2023

OTR Sweet 16 Session 1: Saturday Standouts This weekend marked the first live period of the spring and top independent teams gathered from all over the country for Sweet 16 Session 1. Next Play 360 hosted the 17u division and was packed with college coaches, scouts, and spectators. Here are a couple of players that upped their stock. By: Cam Rickers 2024 G Tyson Wilson – Athletes of Influence Tyson Wilson is a name that’s been passed around a lot at OTR events in recent weeks, a stock-riser as we like to......

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2025 Standouts from 'Who Wants the Smoke'?

Woodstock, Georgia- On the Radar’s ‘Who Wants the Smoke’ was the last tune up prior to an upcoming back-to-back NCAA Live Period. Back in northwest Georgi and surrounding schools, this tournament featured many of the southeast’s best travel teams. ‘Who Wants the Smoke’ gave a preview of which teams to track and prospects to follow heading into the Live Periods. By: Jennifer Brazelton   2025 | Matthew Able | Georgia Stars  Matthew Able caught my eye last year with his deadly shooting ability. Able is one of the most consistent shot makers......

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2024 Standouts at On the Radar's 'Who Wants the Smoke' (Part 2)

Woodstock, Georgia- On the Radar’s ‘Who Wants the Smoke’ was the last tune up prior to an upcoming back-to-back NCAA Live Period. Back in northwest Georgi and surrounding schools, this tournament featured many of the southeast’s best travel teams. ‘Who Wants the Smoke’ gave a preview of which teams to track and prospects to follow heading into the Live Periods. By: Jennifer Brazelton   2024 | DJ Shine | Upward Stars DJ Shine has been a hot prospect early this travel season with his success for Upward Stars. Shine is a confident......

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The Gauntlet - Intriguing Bigs

DAYTONA BEACH, FL – The second of four trips to Florida headed back to Mainland HS, and there was some great talent in the gym once again to follow up The Opening March 25-26. We move to big guys who showed one or all aspects of a modern big-man game that intrigued. By: Keith Agran Javeon Wells | C | 2023 | Q6 All-Stars 17U Baety At 6-9 or so it’s such a condition of the recruiting climate that Wells is still unsigned, yes there’s work to be done further from the......

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OTR Carolina Mania: Standout Bigs - April 6, 2023

On The Radar hit the road for Spartanburg this weekend, the first Carolina event on the calendar. Top programs flocked from all over the southeast and we were able to get a look at some of Carolina’s top prospects as well as a few Georgia guys that made the most of their trip. Here are a few big men that stood out to me throughout the weekend. By: Cam Rickers 2025 F Trent Steinour – Team Curry Trent Steinour was ultra-productive for Team Curry while leading the 16u squad to a 3-0......

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OTR Carolina Mania Standouts Part III - April 6, 2023

BOILING SPRINGS, South Carolina, – On the Radar Hoops took to the road last weekend to bring exposure and competition to the Palmetto State with the Carolina Mania. The main site of the event took place at Boiling Springs High School, which is located just outside of Spartanburg. Teams from South Carolina, Georgia, and North Carolina received top competition and attention at the event. Here is a third look at a few of the notable names from the event. By: Jonathan Hemingway Class of 2024 guard Caden Caskey turned in one of......

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OTR Carolina Mania Standouts Part II - April 5, 2023

BOILING SPRINGS, South Carolina, – On the Radar Hoops took to the road last weekend to bring exposure and competition to the Palmetto State with the Carolina Mania. The main site of the event took place at Boiling Springs High School, which is located just outside of Spartanburg. Teams from South Carolina, Georgia, and North Carolina received top competition and attention at the event. Here is a second look back at a few of the notable names from the event. By: Jonathan Hemingway Class of 2024 point guard Evan Morton of Team......

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OTR Carolina Mania Standouts - April 4, 2023

BOILING SPRINGS, South Carolina, – On the Radar Hoops took to the road last weekend to bring exposure and competition to the Palmetto State with the Carolina Mania. The main site of the event took place at Boiling Springs High School, which is located just outside of Spartanburg. Teams from South Carolina, Georgia, and North Carolina received top competition and attention at the event. Here is a look back at a few of the notable names from the event. By: Jonathan Hemingway The event ended in the most exciting fashion possible. The......

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