Kentucky bound point guard De’Aaron Fox of Cypress Lakes HS (TX) is one of the five finalist for Naismith HS Player of the Year. Photo cred – Jon Lopez/Nike This week the Naismith Trophy presented the five finalists for the Boy’s Player of the Year. Our #OTRHoopsReport team had the opportunity to cover all five of these players in person from the EYBL circuit to the many of the high school’s premier tournaments and showcases. We take chance to look back on the top moments for each of these players. #OTRHoopsReport Team......
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Lonzo Ball showed why he is considered by many as one of the top point guards in the country. Photo Cred – J Scott Butherus (Naples Daily) Ft. Meyers, FL. – Whether the players were signed to play at a top 25 program next year or still deciding on which school they will call home, the competition was terrific. Everyone had to execute in order to get a victory. In this recap we look at several prospects who impacted their team for a victory in their respective games. Lonzo Ball (Chino Hills,......
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After a successful campaign on the EYBL circuit with The Family, Michigan State commit Miles Bridges is ready to lead Huntington Prep in his senior year. Photo cred – Jon Lopez / Nike High School Basketball is here! Our #OTRHoopsReport staff will crisscross the nation once again this year evaluating the top talent in the nation. At the same time our staff serves on the Naismith Trophy Board of Selectors for the National Player of the Year. Expect an official watch-list of prospects to be released from the Naismith Board in the......
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Josh Jackson showed why he is consider the top player in the country at the USA Basketball Mini Camp. COLORADO SPRINGS – The USA Basketball Developmental Mini-Camp brought together the top prospects from around the country for two days of skill stations and game play. Like the play on day one, the second day was packed with highlights and competitive game play. In a league of their own Many have regarded Josh Jackson as one of the top players in the junior class. Jackson is a pure scorer who is capable of......
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Malik Monk of the Arkansas Wings has a killer instinct when it comes to getting buckets. He is in the mix as a candidate for the Naismith Player of the Year in 2016. Photo cred – Jon Lopez/Nike MAPLE GROVE, Minn., – The final session of the spring EYBL circuit concluded this weekend. Teams made a final push to punch their ticket to the coveted Nike Peach Jam, which will be held in July. By Monday, Team CP3 walked away with the league’s best record. Here is a recap of a few of......
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Junior guard Jayson Tatum continues to impress at this weekend at the Hoop Hall Classic. Monday January 20, 2015 Sophomore center Deandre Ayton of Balboa City (CA) finished with 19 points 18 rebounds last night Available guard Kobe Eubanks finsihed with 34 points for Elev8 Academy (FL) Findlay Prep (NV) guard Derryck Thornton scored 19 points yesterday Malik Newman dropped 42 points in a win at the Lainer MLK Classic Available guard JoJo Anderson finished with 22 points 5 ast for 22ft Academy (SC) Cardinal Gibbons (FL) guard Jose Morales finished with......
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The Hoop Hall Classic is played at Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts. 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. Monday is an especially special day at the Spalding Hoop Hall Classic, because the final four games of the day are broadcasted nationally by......
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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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Tatum is the top wing prospect in the nation in the class of 2016. Read about how he showed out at the Hoops Festival this past weekend. Photo cred – Jon Lopez/Nike Hyattsville, MD.,-The High School Hoops Festival has established itself as one of the nation’s most prestigious showcases, Which displayed some of the top programs around the country. These matchups allowed for a terrific showdown over the weekend. The line-up included nationally ranked players such as Thon Maker, Jayson Tatum, Dennis Smith Jr. and DJ Harvey. Here is a look at a few individuals who......
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Senior guard Will Jackson of Athens Christian (GA) finished with a game-high 26 points Saturday night Saturday December 6, 2014 Georgia signee Will Jackson finished with 26 points in a win Miller Grove junior guard Alterique Gilbert a game high 22 points Callaway (MS) guard Malik Newman finished with 42 points Saturday night LSU signee Ben Simmons of Montverde (FL) scored a game high 23 points Sophomore lead guard Kenderick Summour of Kell (GA) finished with 32 points 7 assists 5 steals 2016 guard Kai Lamert of Collins Hill (GA) finished with 20 points......
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