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......
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Grayson (GA) has dominated the competition this season. Photo – Ty Freeman Atlanta, Ga– The Georgia High School Association’s state basketball playoffs get underway this week and teams from seven classifications will begin their quests to become state champions. On the Radar takes a look at a couple favorites, dark-horses, and deep sleepers in the 5A, 6A and 7A classifications. We will preview the remaining classifications Thursday. GHSA State Playoffs: 7A Outlook Theirs to lose As mentioned in our preseason roundtable, Grayson entered the 2019-20 season as the favorite in Georgia’s highest......
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Many of the top players and teams in the state of Georgia participated in the Hawks-Naismith Classic. Photo – Ty Freeman Norcross, Ga – The 2ndsegment of this year’s Hawks-Naismith Classic was held at Norcross this past Saturday, bringing together solid teams from multiple areas of the state across different classifications. The stars came to play, others elevated their status, and young guys held their own. Here’s who impressed. Big Men Dominate LT Overton – (Milton, Ga) – Milton High School – 2023 Overton hasn’t been in a Milton uniform for long, but......
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Kowacie Reeves Jr. was on a mission Saturday at the OTR Tip-Off Classic. Photo – Stanley Johnson Norcross, Ga,– The high school season is a time where the nation’s best players can shine brightly on the biggest stages. The On the Radar Hoops Tip-Off Classic is traditionally a place where you can find many of those performances. This 2019 version was no different. Here is a recap of the weekend’s biggest story lines. Star Treatment Auburn bound guard Sharife Cooper took the court by storm on Saturday night putting up 30 points......
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NORCROSS, Georgia – On the Radar Hoops presents an eight game slate of some of the best teams within the state of Georgia. To see a full preview of the Saturday’s showcase click HERE. Below are the top performers from the day’s action. Blog by Jonathan Hemingway: follow on Twitter @JLHemingwayPSB Norcross 74 vs. Sandy Creek 44 Class of 2020 guard Kevon Eskridge scored 20 points in a win for Norcross. Class of 2021 forward Jabari Smith scored 11 points for Sandy Creek. Grayson 73 vs. Berkmar 53 South Florida signee Caleb......
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Over 200 college coaches were in attendance for last weekend’s NCAA Georgia Top 100 Camp. Photo – Shun Williams POWDER SPRINGS, Georgia, – The NCAA passed new legislation to allow state athletic associations to host certified events across the country. Last weekend the GHSA hosted a camp that featured 100 of the top basketball prospects from across the state of Georgia. This two-day event featured skill sessions and game play. Here are five names from the event that drew ink in my notebook. FIVE TO KNOW FROM THE NCAA GEORGIA TOP 100......
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Class of 2019 guard Nahiem Alleyne of Mountain View HS is one of the top available guards in the Atlanta Metro Area. Photo – Ty Freeman It is not hard to go far to find talent in Metro-Atlanta. The #OTRHoopsReport has been on the trail keeping tabs on some of the best talent (committed and available) as well as a few of the surging underclassmen. Here are a few names my notebook from this month. Article written by Jonathan Hemingway (@JLHemingwayPSB) Nahiem Alleyne – Mountain View HS – 2019 Alleyne had a......
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KD Johnson of Southwest Dekalb (GA) has the ability to put the ball in the basket in a variety of ways. Photo – Ty Freeman Atlanta, Ga – There is plenty of movement on the recruiting frontier this spring as college coaches jockey to land impact recruits for their programs. Most of the recruiting chatter that is reported deals with 2019 prospects. Here are several prospects that we tabbed as stock risers. Alec Oglesby – Collins Hill (GA) Alec has a unique style of play. His body language on the court impresses and......
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