DJ Harvey of DeMatha (MD) scored 24 points Saturday night in a win earning game MVP Honors. Washington, DC. – To be considered among the game’s elite, you have to produce on the biggest of stages. This is a truth that exists at every level of basketball. The National High School Hoops Festival at DeMatha High School is definitely one of the biggest stages during the high school basketball season. Here is a look back at several players who rose to the occasion: Emmitt Williams – (Orlando, FL) – IMG Academy –......
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Class of 2017 wing DJ Harvey of Md., projects to fit perfectly within the Fighting Irish system. Photo cred – Jon Lopez/Nike The smell of fall is in the air. College football Saturdays have a significance even for future future college basketball players. This is the season for official visits and commitments for many within the ELITE category. This week Brandon Clay and Jonathan Hemingway take a look at three important commitments nationwide and what that means for those programs. By: @JLHemingwayPSB IMPACT COMMITMENTS Chaundee Brown (Orlando, Fla.), Nike South Beach / The First......
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Junior guard Markelle Fultz of DeMatha (MD) has been one of the hottest prospects in the country this year. Photo Cred: Ty Freeman Norcross, Ga. – The Hilton Invitational has set the bar high for one-day showcases nationwide. Director Jesse McMillan had plenty Division One graded prospects take part in the seven-game set at Norcross High School. With that collection of talent in one place, please believe that we walked away with plenty of knowledge. Here are three prospects who stood above the rest saturday afternoon. Markelle Fultz – (Upper Marlboro, MD) DeMatha......
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UNLV signee Derrick Jones had a monster day at the Hoop Hall Classic. He scored 17 points in the first quarter versus Simeon HS. Read about it here. Photo cred – Davide de Pas Springfield, MASS., – Martin Luther King Jr., weekend is important in the world of high school basketball, because of nearly every ranked team is playing some where in the country. The epicenter of this basketball can be found at the “Birthplace of Basketball,” which is at the Basketball Hall of Fame on the campus of Springfield College. With......
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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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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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Antonio Blakeney scored a combine 69 points in (2) games this weekend at the Hoops Festivial. Photo Cred: Jon Lopez/Nike Hyattsville, MD.,-The High School Hoops Festivial has established itself as one of the nation’s most prestigious showcases, Which displayed some of the top programs around the country. These matchup’s allowed for a terrific showdown over the weekend. The line-up included natinally ranked players such as Thon Maker, Jayson Tatum, Dennis Smith Jr. and DJ Harvy. Here is a look at a few individuals who took advantage of the exposure. By: @OnTheRadarHoops National......
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Maryland is the Place to Be Milwaukee, Wis., post Diamond Stone is the top post player in the 2015 class according to BrandonClayScouting.com. Last weekend he visited Oklahoma State for an official visit. This weekend he is headed to Maryland and will be joined by 2016 post Harry Giles of Winston-Salem, NC. Stone and Giles are two of the top players in their respective class. Both battled this summer during the July evaluation period at the Elite 32 in Atlanta. Big weekend for Memphis Memphis is prepared for a big weekend as......
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Class of 2017 post Victor Enoch was a top performer at the John Lucas Midwest Invitational. Photo Cred – Ty Freeman Louisville, KY. – The John Lucas Midwest Invitational is one of the premier individual camps in the month October. The event attracted elite players from across the country who competed in skill stations and game play. Here are a number of prospects that caught our eye from this weekend’s tournament. We got next The class of 2016 is loaded with talent from coast to coast. There were several players that emerged over the weekend at......
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2018 Georgia forward Khavon Moore picks up his first of many offers Monday October 13, 2014 Duke has offered 2016 Findlay Prep (NV) PG Derryck Thornton Providence has offered 2016 guard Temple Gibbs of Senton Hall Prep (NJ) 2015 Theodore (AL) SG Dazon Ingram has committed to Alabama 2015 John Carroll (MD) PG Elijah Long has committed to Florida Gulf Coast Tuesday October 14, 2014 George Washington will be in to see 2016 Douglass County (GA) guard Brandon Robinson Troy has offered 2018 forward Khavon Moore of Westside Macon (GA) Charleston Southern will......
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