Isaac Okoro has dominated the competition this spring on the Nike EYBL circuit. Atlanta, GA – The spring session of the AAU circuit has ended earlier this week. There were a few prospects whose stock has risen over the last couple of months with their outstanding play in their respective circuits. Below we take a look at a few prospects who have caught national media, scouts, and evaluator’s eyes this spring. 2019 Forward Isaac Okoro – Athletes of Tomorrow (GA) Isaac Okoro displayed his skills once again this spring on the Nike......
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Class of 2019 guard Ashton Hagans of Newton County was named Mr. Basketball for the 2017-2018 season. Photo cred – Ty Freeman High School Basketball season has come to a close (save the Dick’s National Championship Tournament) and travel basketball is on the horizon. In this gap there is are plenty of story-lines related to players within the state of Georgia and in the southeast. Here are the top stories in the past week. By: @JLHemingwayPSB Ashton Hagans Named Georgia Mr. Basketball Hagans ended a stellar junior year with Newton County High School......
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Atlanta, Ga – There 2018 Georgia High School Association state playoffs have been filled with many triumphs and disappointments up to this point. We have witnessed talented juggernaut squads suffer emphatic losses, and watched several “Cinderella’s” dance their way into the state semifinals. Hypesouth Media dissects a couple key matchups from varying classifications. By: @HypesouthMedia AAAAAAA Newton (27-3) vs Norcross (27-3) This game sets up to be a dandy. Ashton Hagans and company will collide with a star-studded Norcross bunch at the Buford City Arena on Saturday-March 3, 2018. Brandon Boston Jr......
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5-Star Ashton Hagans has decided to re-open his recruitment. Atlanta, Ga – In December of last year 5 star point guard Ashton Hagans (Newton HS) decided to end his recruitment as he decided to stay in state by announcing that he would play at the University Of Georgia. His commitment marked the biggest recruit that Georgia Head Coach Mark Fox has been able to land, as Hagans checks in rated in the top 10 of the 2019 class nationally. A couple of months later as Hagans prepares to lead his Newton High team......
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Georgia commitment Ashton Hagans of Newton (GA) was one of the many standouts from the Super 8 Showcase. COVINGTON, Ga— On January 13, 2018, eight quality teams from varying regions of the peach state traveled to Newton High School to do battle. Hoop heads packed the gymnasium to take in four action packed games filled with energetic prospects. Hypesouth Media was in attendance and gives you the rundown from its notepad. By: @HypesouthMedia Newton’s One-Two Punch Ashton Hagans led the Newton Rams to a decisive 86-70 victory over Westside-Macon. He controlled the......
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Michael Devoe of Montverde (FL) was one of the top performers at the Holiday Hoopsgiving. Atlanta, Ga – The Holiday Hoopsgiving provided an exciting atmosphere for teams to compete against elite competition. With over 2,000 local fans on hand to watch the games, Hoopsgivings blends a traditional basketball fan base with dozens of elite ranked players. Here is a close look back on which players elevated themselves above the others. Ashton Hagans – Newton – 2019 One of the elite point guards in the junior class, Hagans put together a tremendous performance......
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Many of the top players in the country were showcased over the weekend at the Holiday Hoopsgiving. Atlanta, GA— Year four of the Holiday Hoopsgiving Tournament continued its trend of top-notch hoops play post-Thanksgiving. The two-day spectacle answered many questions and unveiled several interesting new storylines on some of the nation’s top players and teams. Kowacie Reeves gives you the skinny from center court. By: @HypeSouthMedia They Got It Right National evaluators from reputable scouting services from across the country have unanimously labeled Duke commit, RJ Barrett, as the top overall prospect......
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Elite wing Robert Woodard and Mississippi Express took care of business at OTR Super 6 in July. Photo cred – Parallels Media By: @JLHemingwayPSB Michael Devoe – Nike South Beach – 2018 Vitals 6’4″, 175, Point Guard 4-star rating, Consensus Top 100 prospect Nationally per 247 Sports Latest Recruiting: Will take his first official visit to Georgia Tech this weekend. Has a final 8 of USC, Wake Forest, Indiana, Florida, Ohio State, UConn, Georgia Tech and Clemson per Corey Evans of Rivals.com Pastner, White, Brownell, Bennett Manning all baseline watching @NikeSouthBeach 4* G Mike Devoe......
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Norcorss junior Kyle Sturdivant is one of the top lead guards in the Peach State. Photo Cred: Ty Freeman The state of Georgia has started to see an uptick in the amount of talented players at the lead guard position. Last season, blue chippers Collin Sexton, Davion Mitchell, and Darius Perry to name few were all nationally ranked and are expected to make immediate impacts at the next level. With household names like Trey Doomes and Will Richardson transferring out of state this season, the point guard spot took a big hit.......
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Class of 2017 guard Trevon Duval of IMG Academy put on a show at the Holiday Hoopsgiving. Photo cred – Ty Freeman ATLANTA, Ga., – Thanksgiving is becoming a time where basketball fans can see most of the top players in the city, if not the state, by visiting a couple of showcases. The OTR Thanksgiving Showcase featured several of the areas premier players last Saturday. And the Holiday Hoopsgiving, played at Holy Innocents School, brought together talent from across the country to be showcased for fans and college coaches alike. Our......
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