Class of 2016 point guard Alterique Gilbert was focused all spring long with Team CP3. He could be eyeing a state title this winter. Photo cred – Jon Lopez/Nike Maple Grove, Minn., – The Nike Elite Youth Basketball League is a circuit where players can prove how they measure up with prospects from across the nation. The fourth and final stop of the circuit gave our staff a look at how several local players measured up. Here is an early peak at which players in the Atlanta Metro area are on the watch-list......
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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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DULUTH, Ga., – The Spring Showcase is becoming one of the featured stops for prospects in the Southeast to make a name for themselves. With national media coverage and top talent in the region, players are able to use this platform to build a reputation heading into the spring evaluation period. Drue Drinnon of Commerce, Ga., did exactly that and established himself as one of the next best guards to come out of the Peach State. College Coaches can get the full report by clicking here! PLAYER FEATURE: Drue Drinnon – East Jackson......
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2014 was a big year for Malik Beasley of St. Francis HS. He established himself as an ELITE scorer this summer for the Georgia Stars. Photo cred – Jon Lopez/Nike With 2014 in the books, it is time to look back at some of the high points of the year. Our OTRHoopsReport.com team has crisscrossed the country following the top talent in the country. Along the way we have documented the year’s best storylines and performances. Here is a look back on the year. By: @JLHemingwayPSB Best single game Performance HS Game: We......
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Class of 2019 Jared Jones of Jacksonville, Fla., played like a grown man at the Georgia Challenge. Photo cred – Ty Freeman DULUTH, Ga. – While there were a number of upperclassmen in the building who were playing to catch the eye of a college coach, the Georgia Challenge provided the opportunity for younger players to get on the map. A number of prospects who have not even played a high school game gained the attention of OTRHoopsReport.com evaluators, which will help their future recruitment. Here is a look at a few names......
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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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Editor’s Note: “In Focus” is a regular piece designed to give readers an in depth view of notable basketball players from around the country. By: @JLHemingwayPSB Devin Mitchell, a four-star prospect as rated by ESPN.com, gave his verbal commitment to the University of Alabama in August of this year. Mitchell will bring his shooting ability to Tuscaloosa and will look to give an immediate contribution to coach Anthony Grant in the fall of 2014. Not one player on this year’s Alabama roster shot over 40% from beyond the arc last season. Mitchell......
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