Coach Ben Howland hit the ground running in Starksville. Read what he did with the 2016 recruiting class. Photo cred – @HailStateMBK/Twitter Editor’s Note: We will look at several OTRHoopsReport.com college subscriber’s recruiting classes over the next few weeks. College Coaches can get the full report by Clicking here! It has not even been a year since Ben Howland was named the Head Coach in Starksville. However, the college basketball community is already feeling the impact of his recruiting. The late signing of 5-star guard Malik Newman in the class of 2015......
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Recent Mississippi State commit Eli Wright stole the show at the Super 6 Showcase. Atlanta, Georgia- Division I coaches were traveling up and down the roads, flying state to state during this the second evaluation period in the month of July. If coaches are in the gym that means that there are players all around and there were more than a few familiar faces at On the Radar Hoops Super 6 Showcase. The Wright Way As we entered the building for the 3:10 game at Emory University, we noticed the first couple......
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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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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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Kentucky Hoop Dreams will feature three top 100 players this travel season. Photo Cred: John Dunham Kentucky Hoop Dreams were one of the surprise teams last summer in our Elite 32 Tournament. No players saw their recruitment take off like Aric Holman and teammate Eli Wright of Owensboro, KY. Holman a 6-foot-10 forward is a quick, long-armed athlete who can take the ball to the basket. He is a good playmaker and has a good handle displaying the ability to consistently knock down jumpers. This play led to Holeman picking up a......
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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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Junior guard Eli Wright of Kentucky was a standout this summer at our Elite 32 Tournament Eli Wright (Owensboro, Ky.), Hoop Dreams – 2015 Perhaps the biggest stock riser from the Elite 32 Tournament came in the form of the 6-foot-5 wing from the Bluegrass State. The athletic left-handed wing had notable head coaches such as Rick Pitino of Louisville and Billy Donovan of Florida sitting on his games. Wright was a standout earlier this month at the Legacy Nissan Classic where he posted games of 28 points 10 rebounds and 29 points......
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Charlotte landed a commitment from Tucker (GA) senior guard Bryce Brown Monday September 22, 2014 Charlotte landed a commitment from 2015 SG Bryce Brown of Tucker (GA) 2015 Dutchtown (LA) SG Christion Thompson has committed to Rhode Island 2015 Gonzaga (DC) PG Bryant Crawford has commited to Wake Forest 2015 PG Hasan Adbullah of Clay Chalkville (AL) has commited to Navy Tuesday September 23, 2014 South Alabama was in to see 2016 PG Christian Turner of Sandy Creek (GA) Virginia Tech will be in to see 2015 Chris Clake of Cape Henry......
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Class of 2016 guard Brandon Robinson showed his talents at the Elite 100 Camp in St. Louis, Mo., this June. Look for his recruitment to pick up this year. Photo cred – Jon Lopez/Nike CLASS OF 2016 Value Recruits By: @JLHemingwayPSB Tyree Crump (Brainbridge, Ga.), Showtime Ballers – 2016 The 6-foot-2 guard out of the Peach State will bring an instant offensive presence. The aggressive slasher puts pressure on the defense with his consistent attacking of the lane. He demonstrated his talents at the On the Radar Hoops Elite 32 Session I and earned a......
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Eli Wright of Owensboro, Ky., picked up major interest while at the On the Radar Hoops Elite 32 in July. Read about his summer here. By: @JLHemingwayPSB By: @OntheRadarHoops PROGRAM REVIEW: Hoop Dreams Program Director: Michael Scott Program Headquarters: Lexington, Kentucky OntheRadarHoops.com Tournaments Attended: Elite 32 Session II Program News During the first week at the On the Radar Hoops Elite 32 no player saw their recruitment take off more than Hoop Dreams class of 2015 forward Aric Holman of Owensboro, Ky. This 6-foot-10 forward is a quick, long-armed athlete who can take the ball......
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