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Santa Jam at Lambert - Game Recaps

SUWANEE, GA – Lambert HS held its annual Santa Jam Dec 16, and the event always features attractive matchups from around the ATL-Metro. We took in all four games on the docket, below we recap the results and critical performers. By: Keith Agran DACULA 61, NORTH FORSYTH 52 THE SKINNY: Dacula was without HC Byron Wilson and son 2024 forward Blake, as the status of both moving forward remains unknown, but on the floor the team looked crisp and focused and after a slow 1Q took charge the rest of the way.......

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Standouts from Saturday's Hard in the Paint Classic

Atlanta, Georgia- Saturday’s UA Hard in the Paint, sponsored by The Sports for Champions and Atlanta Xpress, featured some great key match-ups in Georgia over the Thanksgiving break. By: Jennifer Brazelton   Eric Chatfield Jr. | Pace Academy | 2025 The 5’11” guard out of Pace Academy, Eric Chatfield Jr., is coming up the ranks quickly in the peach state. Chatfield is a sophomore that should be on all college coaches radars, especially playing alongside teammate, KJ Greene. The two were fun to watch offensively and really worked well together, spreading out......

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USBA Future of the Game Fall Showcase - 2026 Standouts

KENNESAW, GA – Ernesto Ifill and the USBA organization held their fall showcase tournament for the future stars of the Georgia game, and it didn’t take long for many to shine during Saturday afternoon’s action. We highlight some freshmen from the 2026 class who are sure to be names to know very soon down the line (high schools in parentheses). By: Keith Agran Jayden Crawford | PG | Elite Cougars (Cristo Rey)  Explosive hardly fits the bill for this rising star with all kinds of early-career ability to break down defenses, there......

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#OTRHoopsReport - Southern Hoops Report Fall Jamboree - October 11, 2022

CUMMING, Georgia, – For the second year, the Southern Hoops Report hosted its Fall Jamboree at Dobbs Creek. This provided teams from around the Atlanta Metro area an opportunity to compete and show their skills in front of college coaches and media members. The On the Radar Hoops staff was out in full force taking in the action. Here is a list of players that caught our eye. By: Jonathan Hemingway One of the top uncommitted senior prospects in the city this season is Cedric Taylor III from Drew Charter High School.......

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EYA Hoops Report Showcase - Eye-Catching Underclassmen

JONESBORO, GA – With a heaping helping of Showcases going on around town, seeking to locate talent around the ATL-Metro and beyond is just a car ride away. The highly successful EYA Sports organization has been doing great work on the south side of ATL for many years, and Sunday held their EYA Hoops Report Showcase at Jonesboro HS. Some intriguing talents were there, some names we knew, others who appeared set to emerge. By: Keith Agran AJ Horton | 6-3 | G | Jonesboro | 2024 (pictured at top) Impressed as an......

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EYA Hoops Report Showcase - Eye-Catching 2023's

JONESBORO, GA – With a heaping helping of Showcases going on around town, seeking to locate talent around the ATL-Metro and beyond is just a car ride away. The highly successful EYA Sports organization has been doing great work on the south side of ATL for many years, and Sunday held their EYA Hoops Report Showcase at Jonesboro HS. Some intriguing talents were there, some names we knew, others who appeared set to emerge. By: Keith Agran Avante Nichols | 6-3 | G | McDonough The EYA and WarHawk stalwart was once again......

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SEBA All-Star Shootout - Early Day Top Performers

MARIETTA, GA – Back at Pope HS we went for Billy LoPresti and crew’s SEBA All-Star Shootout for the fall. The guys at SEBA do such an amazing job with player development and have been for many years, it’s always a pleasure to get a chance to cover their events. Inside another strong turnout, I never sleep on the value of looking guys over in drill stations, and several stood out, those are our early day top performers. Then we’ll look this week in “Late Day Top Performers” at guys who were......

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2023 Standouts from On the Radar Super 64 Camp

Norcross, Georgia- The On the Radar Super 64 Camp featured some of the top prospects in the class of 2023, 2024, and 2025 in the southeast. With over 180+ players in attendance, evaluators and directors were able to uncover some top talent to keep an eye on for the next few seasons. By: Jennifer Brazelton   Cam Foster-Martez | The Lovett School The 6’2″ guard out of The Lovett School, Cam Foster-Martez, made it hard for players on both ends of the court as he never took a play off. Did well getting......

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1st Love basketball - OTR Breakout Notebook - Aug 25, 2022

Kaden Allen of Grayson (GA) caught the attention of our staff with his size and skill set for the guard position.  Norcross, Georgia – The On the Radar Hoops Breakout Camp featured many of the top freshman and sophomores in the Region. Bilal Benjamin of 1st love basketball takes a closer look at some of the players who stood above the rest at camp.  Jalen Leonard | Riverwood | Guard | 2025 Leonard’s athleticism and versatility made him stand out most. In addition to those assets in his game, Leonard’s energy and......

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New names emerge at the OTR Breakout Camp

Atlanta, Ga — Florida Gators wing Kowacie Reeves Jr. kicked off camp with a positive word for the eager, up and coming underclassmen in attendance. Reeves Jr. started his story at OTR Breakout Camp and this year new names followed suit. By: @HypesouthMedia Jabarri Williams, Valdosta HS, 2025 Williams, the reigning Region 1-6A Newcomer of the Year, looked like a seasoned veteran throughout the day. He was in control from start to finish and played with a calmness beyond his years. The Wildcat sophomore is the total package at the lead guard......

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