On the Radar Over the past two years not much was known about Nate Grimes. Grimes, a 6-foot-8 forward did not play organized basketball until his freshman year in high school. The following season he was academically ineligible during his sophomore campaign. Before his junior season Grimes transferred to Desert Pines in Nevada where he was able to help the team reach the Division I-A state semifinals. Grimes possesses an unbelievable amount of the athletic ability. He has great leaping ability and quickness that he in transition where he is able to......
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St. Francis (GA) 2015 SG Malik Beasley continues to pick up offers Monday March 17, 2014 Class of 2014 G JaQuan Lyle narrows his list down to Memphis, Oklahoma State, and Oregon. Presbyterian received a commitment from class of 2014 Fayetteville Academy (NC) guard Jaron Withers Florida Gulf Coast hosted class of 2014 Hargrave Military (VA) F Jabari McGhee on campus over the weekend Nebraska has received a commitment from 2014 PG Tarin Smith of St. Anthony (NJ) Tuesday March 18, 2014 UAB has offered class of 2015 SG Malik Beasley St.......
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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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Jylan Washington is a player who showed promise this weekend in Murfreesboro. Murfreesboro, Tenn. – Some of the best players around the state of Tennessee and surrounding states squared off against one another this weekend at the CoachHemi.com Showcase. A number of the top available players and multiple up and coming underclassmen worked in skill stations before competing in game play. Making a statement Unsigned senior guard Cedric McGinnis of Birmingham, Ala. played like a man on a mission Saturday afternoon. The 5-foot-10 guard pushes the ball well in transition where he is able......
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Kendrick Summerour is one of the best freshman play-making guards in the state of Georgia. Underclassmen Leave Their Mark Buford, Ga. – The EBA Top 40 workout was a good chance for several underclassmen to show their abilities in a skill and competition setting. Although the camp was headlined by several seniors, there were several underclassmen who proved that we will be talking about them for years to come. Sophomore guard D’Marcus Simonds of Buford, Ga. has emerged as one of the top guards in the state of Georgia. This 6-foot-4......
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Hamilton will bring his diversified skill set to Wichita next season. Buford, Ga. – Eric Hamilton of Duluth, Ga. and Devin Mitchell of Lawrenceville, Ga., headlined the inaugural Elite Basketball Academy Top 40 Workout at Bogan Park. Although both have signed a LOI to play major college next season, they still played like they had plenty to prove. Hamilton, who has signed to play with the Shockers of Wichita State, showed up on a mission to prove that he is one of the most versatile forwards in the country. He has improved his ability to......
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Khavon Moore is next up in the state of Georgia. Look for him to burst on to the scene this summer. The On the Radar Hoops Fall Showcase this past September provided the ultimate opportunity for many younger campers to show that they belonged on the same stage as some of the well-established veterans. Georgia is no stranger when it comes to talent and the Peach State will be loaded with players for years to come. Khavon Moore, as only an eighth grader, showed why he will be regarded as one of......
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Class of 2015 SG Malik Beasley of St. Francis (GA) continues to pick up interest Monday March 10, 2014 NC State was in attendance to watch St. Francis (GA) teammates Malik Beasley, Kobi Simmons and Kaiser Gates Class of 2015 SG JosephToye La Lumiere (IN) was on campus at Vanderbilt this weekend Ohio State hosted class of 2016 G Tyus Battle of Gill St. Bernard’s (NJ) on campus this weekend Memphis hosted Huntington Prep (WV) guard JaQuan Lyle on campus this weekend, as well as Keelon and Dedric Lawson Chicago State and......
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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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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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