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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Our On the Radar Hoops platform has provided an exposure avenue to prospects nationwide for over a decade. Through the years top players from all over the globe have taken advantage and today we examine a few that seized the moment then and now. By: @HypesouthMedia Peach State Guests of the Week: Grayson senior point guard Deivon Smith will be in Starkville this weekend to officially see Mississippi State and The Heritage School 2020 center Ebenezer Dowuona will start an official visit to South Florida today. The University of Georgia will unofficially host 2021......
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5-Star Sharife Cooper is one of the top guards in the state of Georgia and in the country. Photo – Ty Freeman Atlanta, Ga -Every year On the Radar Hoops breaks down the top players from each position heading into the school ball season and we are excited to roll out our 2018-19 Georgia High School Association position previews. By: @HypesouthMedia Sharife Cooper, 2020, McEachern Equipped with over 10 high major Division-I offers from programs like Alabama, Auburn, and Kentucky to name a few, Sharife Cooper is arguably the best lead guard in the......
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Deivon Smith has of Grayson (GA) has put up big numbers this season for the Rams. Photo – Ty Freeman Atlanta, Ga – This week we taken a look into the future by focusing on the class of 2020. The talent from around the nation is deep as numerous prospects from the 2020 class have already made an impact on the national scene. Here is a look at a few of names from around the state of Georgia. Jordan Meka – Mt. Bethel (GA) Meka is a rapidly developing power forward with all the......
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