Tag: D’Marcus Simonds


#OTRHoopsReport: Super 6 Showcase Recap - July 27, 2015

The Super 6 Showcase was a July hit. Head coaches from Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Ole Miss Mississippi State, Virginia Tech and many more all came out to watch the talent at Emory University. Photo cred – Brandon Clay Atlanta, Ga., – The campus of Emory University was the stage of July’s biggest non-shoe tourney in the Peach State. Here is a recap of some of the story-lines from the #OTRSuper6Showcase. By:  @JLHemingwayPSB West Coast Competition Prospects back in The Veg safe! Thanks Super 6 Showcase & everyone that showed us love in......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Nike Memorial Day Recap - May 29, 2015

Georgia State commit D’Marcus Simonds of Gainesville, Ga., powered Heat Check to a 17U Championship. Read about it here. Photo cred – Ty Freeman/PSB Atlanta, Ga. – The Nike Memorial Day has established itself as one of the most prestigious tournaments on an annual basis. This year was no different as the tournament boasts arguably one of the premier players in the country. Undisputed Championship Heat Check ran through the competition over the weekend claiming the 17U Gold Championship. Heat Check is lead by a talented group of guards which include Christian......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Underclassmen shine at the EBA Top 40 Camp - March 12, 2015

Mississippi State signee D’Marcus Simonds was a standout at the EBA Top 40 Camp. Photo Cred – Ty Freeman Buford, Ga. – The EBA Top 40 workout was a good chance for underclassmen to show their abilities in a skill and competition setting. Although the camp was headlined by several seniors, there were many underclassmen who proved that they will be players to keep an eye on this spring and summer. Will Benson – (Atlanta, GA) – The Westminster School – Only a handful of college programs know about the 6-foot-6 forward......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Stat Central - Week of Jan. 5, 2015

Junior guard Alterique Gilbert powers Miller Grove (GA) to a win Wednesday January 7, 2015 Miller Grove (GA) guard Alterique Gilbert scored 16 points in a win Miller Grove (GA) F Raylon Richardson scored 20 points in a win Harry Giles finished with 35 points 16 rebounds in a win last night for Wesleyan Christian (NC) Collins Hill (GA) available guard Devin Watson finished with 16 points last night in a win Kevon Tucker of Dacula (GA) finished with 26 points 10 rebounds last night High Point signee Ricky Madison finished with......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Stat Central - Week of Nov. 29, 2014

junior Jared Harper was outstanding Saturday night for Pebblebrook (GA) Saturday November 29, 2014 Wesleyan Christian forward Harry Giles finished with 36 points 15 rebounds Miller Grove (GA) guard Alterique Gilbert finished with 18 points Callaway (MS) guard Malik Newman dropped 27 points in a win Memphis signee Dedric Lawson finished with 32 points 17 rebounds last night Chaminade (MO) guard Jayson Tatum finished with 31 points 18 rebounds last night 2016 guard Anthony Showell finished with 16 points to help Duluth (GA) to a win Available senior guard Keshawn Gibbs finished with 24......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Prospect Evaluation - D'Marcus Simonds-Nov, 18, 2014

Mississippi State has landed a commitment from junior D’Marcus Simonds of Gainesville, Georgia Click here for the full BrandonClayScouting.com class of 2016 Elite 60 Rankings By: @OntheRadarHoops D’Marcus Simonds – (Gainesville, GA.), –Atlanta Celtics– 2016 Height: 6’4 Position: Shooting Guard Committed College: Mississippi State D’Marcus Simonds stock soared over the past year, going from virtually unknown to becoming a top 100 player nationally. Our staff witnessed his ability first hand, watching him in several events around the country. Simonds is an attacking wing that can get to the rim and score on a consistent basis.......

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#OTRHoopsReport - Adrian Penland Fall Workout - October 28, 2014

Class of 2016 guard D’Marcus Simonds of Gainesville, Ga., is set to break out for the Red Elephants of Gainesville HS this season. Photo Cred – Ty Freeman/PSB GAINESVILLE, Ga. – The Adrian Penland Fall Workout brought together some of the best talent in North Georgia to compete on a weekend before the High School season kicked off. In hopes of giving players in this area the most amount of exposure possible, evaluators from the OTRHoopsReport.com were on hand to document the action. Here is the first look at the standouts from Sunday......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Recruiting Recap-Week of Oct. 27, 2014

UCONN will host Diamond Stone on campus this weekend for an official visit Monday October 27, 2014 2017 Clark (NV) wing Greg Floyd has been offered by Fresno State 2015 SG Jaren Lewis of Lake Highland (FL) has committed to Abilene Christian 2015 C Stephen Zimmerman (NV) was on campus at UCLA over the weekend UCONN will be in tomorrow to see 2015 SF Tevin Mack (SC) 2015 post Diamond Stone (WI) will begin his offical visit at UCONN on Thursday Syracuse is in today to see 2016 PG Kobi Simmons of......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Recruiting Recap-Week of Sept. 15, 2014

2016 Georgia guard Marquez Callaway continues to pick up offers Monday September 15, 2014 2015 SG Antonio Blakeney of Oak Ridge (FL) has re-opened his recruitment 2015 PF Tre Scott of Mcintosh County Academy (GA) has committed to Cincinnati Bryant picked up a commitment from 2015 Hoosac (NY) PF Marcel Pettway Fresno State had an in-home visit with 2015 SF Nate Grimes of Quality Education (NC) Tuesday September 16, 2014 Florida Atlantic has offered 2016 Marquez Callaway of Warner Robins (GA) FAMU has offered 2015 PG K’JA Johnson of Douglas County (GA)......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Recruiting Recap-Week of Sept. 8, 2014

Senior Ty Hudson of Pebblebrook (GA) is one of the top available guards in the south Tuesday September 9, 2014 Winthrop has offered 2016 PG Chrisitan Turner and 2017 guard Elias Harden of Sandy Creek Virginia Tech will be in to see 2015 PG Ty Hudson of Pebblebook (GA) Georgia was three deep this morning to see 2016 PG Alterique Gilbert of Miller Grove (GA) East Carolina and UTEP will be in to see Lake Worth (FL) forward Jeantal Cylla North Carolina is expected to have an in-home visit with 2015 Kinston (NC) SF......

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