Tag: De’Aaron Fox


#NaismithWatch: Player of the Year Final 5 - February 26, 2016

Kentucky bound point guard De’Aaron Fox of Cypress Lakes HS (TX) is one of the five finalist for Naismith HS Player of the Year. Photo cred – Jon Lopez/Nike This week the Naismith Trophy presented the five finalists for the Boy’s Player of the Year. Our #OTRHoopsReport team had the opportunity to cover all five of these players in person from the EYBL circuit to the many of the high school’s premier tournaments and showcases. We take chance to look back on the top moments for each of these players. #OTRHoopsReport Team......

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#OTRHoopsReport: EYBL Weekend Recap - May 27, 2015

Malik Monk of the Arkansas Wings has a killer instinct when it comes to getting buckets. He is in the mix as a candidate for the Naismith Player of the Year in 2016. Photo cred – Jon Lopez/Nike MAPLE GROVE, Minn., – The final session of the spring EYBL circuit concluded this weekend. Teams made a final push to punch their ticket to the coveted Nike Peach Jam, which will be held in July. By Monday, Team CP3 walked away with the league’s best record. Here is a recap of a few of......

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#OTRHoopsReport: 2015 Predictions Part II - Jan. 16, 2015

Sophomore guard Troy Brown is a name you’ll want to remember.  Photo cred – Craig Miller / USA Which Junior is poised for the biggest jump headed into the spring and summer viewing period? The class of 2016 is loaded at the point guard position when you consider the likes of DeAaron Fox, Kobi Simmons and Dennis Smith Jr. However, there is even depth at the position outside of the 5 star prospects at the top of the class. One player in particular that has rose within our OTRHoopsReport.com rankings is Curtis Jones of......

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#OTRHoopsReport: 2015 Predictions - January 15, 2015

Could Harry Giles III be the top player in the class of 2016? We discuss this question with other predictions for the upcoming year. Photo cred – Jon Lopez Which player is poised to claim the top spot for the class of 2016? After watching Harry Giles of Winston Salem, N.C., at the City of Palms with Wesleyan Christian, I am leaning towards giving the 6-foot-10 power forward the edge in the class. He blends power, athleticism and skill as well as anyone we have seen in recent years at the position.......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Recruiting Recap-Week of May 26, 2014

2014 PG Paul Jackson of MLK (GA) has committed to Eastern Kentucky Monday May 26, 2016 Tennessee Tech has offered Southern Kings guard Don Coleman 2016 Team Fast PG Payton Pritchard will take an unofficial visit to Villanova on Saturday Marquette has offered 2015 wing Miles Bridges of The Family 2015 SG Nico Clareth of Baltimore Finest has been offered by Tennessee Eastern Kentucky has picked up a commitment from 2014 PG Paul Jackson of Martin Luther King (GA) Tuesday May 27, 2014 Tulsa offered 2015 Paul Thomas of Houston Hoops King......

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