Tag: Jonathan Hemingway


#OTRHoopsReport: Prospect Eval - Malik Newman - May 21, 2014

Malik Newman solidified his reputation as the top prospect in 2015 at Nike EYBL Boo Williams. *Photo Credit Jon Lopez (Nike) Editor’s Note: “Prospect Eval” is a regular piece designed to inform our readers of the staff’s most recent evaluation on a prospect. By: @JLHemingwayPSB   Nike EYBL Boo Williams Evaluation: Malik Newman Malik Newman of Jackson, Miss., put a stranglehold on the top spot in the class of 2015 last weekend at the Nike EYBL Hampton event. He opened up the weekend by dropping 36 points in a victory over King James......

Continue Reading


#OTRHoopsReport - Feature Player - PJ Dozier - May 13, 2014

Dozier is one of the best point guards in the nation. He showed out at the On the Radar Hoops Elite 32 last year. *Photo by Ty Freeman By: @JLHemingwayPSB FEATURE PLAYER PJ Dozier (Columbia, S.C.), Upward Stars – 2015 At 6-foot-7 tall Dozier is a unique prospect on the perimeter. While he possesses the size and athleticism that make him an elite prospect on the wing, Dozier has taken those attributes and made himself into one of the better point guards in the nation. Dozier could be compared to Michael Carter Williams, who just finished his......

Continue Reading


#OTRHoopsReport - Feature Player - Jawun Evans - May 9, 2014

Evans led his SC Raptors team to be champions at the Bob Gibbons TOC in the 17U division. *Photo by Ty Freeman By: @JLHemingwayPSB FEATURE PLAYER Jawun Evans (Kimball, Texas), SC Raptors 17U – 2015 Within a tournament full of stars, Evans proved to shine the brightest at the Bob Gibbons Tip-Off Classic. Arguably there were teams who had more talent on their roster than the SC Raptors, but on Sunday afternoon all that mattered was that Evans and his teammates held the trophy as champions. Perhaps what spoke the loudest about......

Continue Reading


#OTRHoopsReport - Player Spotlight on Brandon Ingram - April 24, 2014

Brandon Ingram is looking forward to a bright future on the court. *Photo credit to Janet Carter of the Kingston.com Free Press By: @JLHemingwayPSB Player Spotlight Ingram brings tools to the court that instantly puts him in the conversation as one of the top 25 players in the class of 2015. At 6-foot-8 tall, the North Carolina native has length that is reminiscent of current Memphis Grizzlies forward Tayshaun Prince. However, Ingram’s game is different from the left-handed, 11 year veteran of the NBA. Whereas Prince’s longevity is based on defending multiple......

Continue Reading


#OTRHoopsReport - Norman Parker Recap #2 - April 18, 2014

Fresh off of a state championship, Tookie Brown continues to terrorize his opponents this spring. Suwanee, Ga. – The Norman Parker Showcase provided a good early spring test for a number of travel teams last weekend. Here is a rundown on two teams that are poised for big spring and summers. By: @JLHemingwayPSB ATL Xpress 17U This team is powered by Mississippi State commit Tookie Brown. The 5-foot-11 junior continued his assault upon the basketball world by attacking the rim and providing leadership for his team. This team’s frontline provides much size......

Continue Reading


#OTRHoopsReport - Norman Parker Showcase Recap - April 16, 2014

Malik Carter provided the interior punch for Stackhouse Elite 17U at the Norman Parker Showcase. *Photo by Ty Freeman Suwanee, Ga. – Spring basketball is in full effect as teams from across Georgia packed into Suwanee Sports Academy for the Norman Parker Showcase this past weekend. The April tournament gave us an early look at which teams are poised for big seasons on the circuit. Here is a look at two teams and their top performers who secured championships this past weekend. By: @JLHemingwayPSB   Stackhouse Elite 17U The performances turned in......

Continue Reading


#OTRHoopsReport: Spring Showcase Recap Part II - April 11, 2014

Isiah Greer drove his way into the attention of several college coaches at the Spring Showcase. *Photo by Nakita Hemingway Atlanta, Ga. – Here are a few more names that stood above the rest from the Spring Showcase presented by OntheRadarHoops.com. This post high school season event is the perfect opportunity for the unsigned seniors to get noticed and for young players to gain notoriety. By: @JLHemingwayPSB Undoubtedly one of the big stock risers of the event was Isiah Greer of Banneker High School. The 6-foot-5 left-handed guard showed his ability to......

Continue Reading


OTRHoopsReport - Insider's Look at the Future of UConn Basketball - April 8, 2014

Rakim Lubin is set to provide a paint presence for the Huskies next season. The University of Connecticut set themselves apart as one of the premier basketball programs in the nation last night as they secured their fourth national championship in the past 15 years. However, there is no slowing down for the Huskies as they have a number of quality prospects set to suit up in years to come. Coach Kevin Ollie and his staff hit the recruiting trail hard in the past two years to prepare for the departure of......

Continue Reading


#OTRHoopsReport - CoachHemi.com Feature Performers Part II - April 5, 2014

Jy’lan Washington showed his potential at the CoachHemi.com Showcase in March. *Photo by Nakita Hemingway Murfreesboro, Tenn. – The CoachHemi.com Showcase provided a great opportunity for over 40 local players get exposure to a national scouting service and multiple local schools. Players worked within skill sessions and competed on live-streamed games. Several players improved their games and gained college interest in early March. Here is a look back at a few of the top performers that competed at the showcase. By: @JLHemingwayPSB 2014 CoachHemi.com Showcase Recap Part II  FEATURE PLAYERS Jy’lan Washington......

Continue Reading


#OTRHoopsReport - CoachHemi.com Showcase Feature Performers - April 2, 2014

Murfreesboro, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee is proving to be the crossroads of basketball talent in the southeast. The camp roster at the CoachHemi.com Showcase showed to be a balance of players from several surrounding states. In this recap we look at three unsigned seniors who improved their chances of playing at the next level with their play this weekend. By: @JLHemingwayPSB 2014 CoachHemi.com Showcase Recap #1 FEATURE PLAYERS Cedric MGinnis (Birmingham, Ala.), Wenonah HS – 2014 Coming off another state championship run, the 5-foot-10 guard came and dominated the showcase much as......

Continue Reading