Tag: Jonathan Hemingway


#OTRHoopsReport - Elijah Weems In Focus - March 28, 2014

Editor’s Note: “In Focus” is a feature of OntheRadarHoops.com to give readers an in depth view of notable basketball players from around the state of Georgia. *Photo by Nakita Hemingway By: @JLHemingwayPSB Occasionally the world of basketball will find a player who does it the right way and is rewarded. That is impression that we got when we talked with Elijah Weems of Walton High School. He is a young man that followed the formula of hard work and persistence that eventually paid off both individually and for his team. His senior......

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#OTRHoopsReport - Seniors Shine at Spring Showcase - March 26, 2014

McKinley Brown helped St. Francis to a state championship this year and should help a college program next season. *Photo by Nakita Hemingway Atlanta, Ga. – The first day of spring already is already in our rearview mirror. For people around the game of basketball that means preparation for the spring travel season.  However, for uncommitted high school seniors it means that is time to make a decision on a college home. The On the Radar Hoops Spring Showcase provided the perfect stage for many regional players to display their skills to......

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#OTRHoopsReport - CoachHemi.com Showcase Around the Rim - March 19, 2014

Javaughn Craig showed  promise and a variety of skills last weekend. *Photo by Nakita Hemingway Murfreesboro, Tenn. – A number of talented players entered the gym last Saturday to show their skills at the inaugural CoachHemi.com Showcase. Several local colleges were in the building to take in the action. Nearly 40 players competed and built their skills in the early spring showcase. Here are a few names to note. Class of 2014 forward Paul Webb of Sugar Hill, Ga. showed his versatility with his ability to push the ball in transition and......

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#OTRHoopsReport - EBA Top 40 Camp Around the Rim - March 14, 2014

Simon Shafack continues to improve his stock and his game as a class of 2014 prospect. Buford, Ga. – The inaugural EBA Top 40 workout was a success, because it gave our OTRHoopsReport.com a glimpse at parting seniors while also getting a look at future stars in the region.  Here is a look back at some of the notable from “The Factory” at Bogan Park. A prospect that has steadily fought to be on college coaches’ radar this season is Simon Shafack of Sugar Hill, Ga. The 6-foot-4 unsigned senior brings a......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Post Season Roundtable - Best of 2014 - March 10, 2014

Isaiah Wilkins led the Spartans to an incredible perfect record this year and perhaps to be called the best team in the state. The Post Season Roundtable will cover several topics from this year’s high school season in the state of Georgia. Our panel of writers from OntheRadarHoops.com has been in gym all across the state and will share what they have observed this year.   Which team could you make an argument for as the best team in the state of Georgia, regardless of classification? Miller Grove and Wheeler could be......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Post Season Roundtable - A Look Forward - March 10, 2014

Will Jackson led his his Athens Christian Eagles to a Final Four this season, but he still has more work to do next season. The Post Season Roundtable will cover several topics from this year’s high school season in the state of Georgia. Our panel of writers from OntheRadarHoops.com has been in gym all across the state and will share what they have observed this year.   Which underclassmen are you the most anxious to watch for next year? Some might not have known Courtney Alexander of Marrietta, Ga. coming into this......

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OTRHoopsReport: Post Season Roundtable - Unsigned Seniors - March 6, 2014

Cam Johnson is going to make a college program better when he walks onto campus in the fall. The Post Season Roundtable will cover several topics from this year’s high school season in the state of Georgia. Our panel of writers from OntheRadarHoops.com has been in gym all across the state and will share what they have observed this year. Which unsigned seniors have the best chance to make an impact next year at the college level? Shaun Jones of Lawrenceville, Ga., was named 8-AAAAAA Region Player of the Year and for......

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OTRHoopsReport: Post Season Roundtable - Stock Risers - March 3, 2014

Class of 2016 guard D’Marcus Simonds of Buford, Ga. improved his game and his reputation this season. The 4-star guard has earned a number of scholarship offers this high school season. ***Photo Ty Freeman The Post Season Roundtable will cover several topics from this year’s high school season in the state of Georgia. Our panel of writers from OntheRadarHoops.com has been in gym all across the state and will share what they have observed this year. Who are the biggest stock risers in the state of Georgia this year, regardless of class?......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Post Season Spotlight – Couch & Weems  – Feb. 28, 2014

Class of 2014 G Kiair Couch has been big for Berkmar (GA) this season By: @JLHemingwayPSB Kiair Couch (Lilburn, Ga.) – Berkmar HS – 2014 Although he might not have headlined the box score, Couch made the plays at the right moments to propel his team into the Elite 8 on Wednesday night. The 6-foot combo guard used his timely play-making abilities on the offensive end to create opportunities for his Patriot squad. However, it would be his steal near the end of regulation that might have been the biggest play of......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Georgia Region 7-AAAAAA Tournament Recap – Feb. 23, 2014

By: @JLHemingwayPSB Malik Carter (Suwanee, Ga.) – North Gwinnett HS – 2015 Carter was a big reason why North Gwinnett won the region championship last week vs. Norcross. His activity on the glass provided the spark which changed momentum in favor of the Bulldogs. His ability to attack the glass on the offensive end combined with some soft touch was timely. On the defensive end, he had just enough length & athleticism to keep UGA football signee Lorenzo Carter (GA-14) in check. Carter will be the ‘X’ factor for coach Zach Smith’s......

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