Tag: Player Spotlight


#OTRHoopsReport: Player Spotlight - Jordan Lyons - Jan. 12, 2015

Junior guard Jordan Lyons has played a huge role for McIntosh High School this year. Photo Cred: Ty Freeman McIntosh High School is off to a perfect start this season with a record of 14-0. Junior guard Jordan Lyons has played a huge role in the Chiefs success this year, as he is averaging 23 points per game while shooting 41 percent from behind the three point arch. His shot is crisp with a high release and he gets it off quick. He has a high basketball IQ and knows how to......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Player Spotlight-Aug. 19, 2014

Marquez Callaway was named to the MaxPreps 2013-14 Boys Basketball Sophomore All-American Team Honorable Mention High School: Warner Robins, Georgia Interest: UGA, Auburn, Ole Miss, FAU, Clemson Marquez Callaway began July as a national unknown and decided to use our On the Radar Hoops Elite 32 as a springboard for a stellar July. Suiting up for the Atlanta Xpress 16U playing 17U he turned in a few 20+ games at the Elite 32. He would go on to have a 30 point outburst when matched up against of the top shooting guards......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Player Spotlight - Corey Sanders - June 5, 2014

Sanders established himself as one of the nation’s elite point guards at the Nike Memorial Day Classic. By: @OntheRadarHoops Player Spotlight: Corey Sanders (Lakeland, Fla.), – 2015 There is not depth at the lead guard position in the class of 2015, but Showtime Ballers point guard Corey Sanders is showing why he should be mentioned at the top of the list. His performance at the Nike Memorial Day Classic put him in the discussion as one of the elite guards in the nation. Sanders has a strong frame to go along with off the chart......

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#OTRHoopsReport - Player Spotlight - Dwayne Bacon - May 27, 2017

Bacon will be one of the most sought after recruits this summer. By: @OntheRadarHoops   Player Spotlight: Dwayne Bacon Dwayne Bacon of Lakeland, Fla. has quickly emerged as one of the top players in the country, listed by numerous scouting services as a 4 star prospect. Bacon averaged 23 points per game in the Nike Memorial Day Classic with a game high of 28 points against the Atlanta Xpress. Bacon can score in a variety of ways, from three-point land, finishing at the basket with either hand, posting up a smaller defender......

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#OTRHoopsReport - Player Spotlight on Ronald Bell - April 29, 2014

Bell was a top performer at the Sweet 16 in April. Look for his recruiting to heat up moving into the summer months. *Photo by Nakita Hemingway By: @OntheRadarHoops Player Spotlight The Atlanta native is a versatile forward with tremendous potential. Bell is a great athlete who produces on the court in a number of ways. He is an aggressive rebounder who will snag errant shots on either end of the floor. He is a threat to score both inside and outside of the lane. He is a threat above the rim......

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#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......

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#OTRHoopsReport - Player Spotlight on Josh Sharma - April 22, 2014

Josh Sharma is seeing his recruitment take off to new heights. *Photo credit to Gym Rat Insider By: @JLHemingwayPSB Player Spotlight The recruitment of 7-foot center Josh Sharma of Lexington, Mass. is taking off in recent months. In March, University of Illinois head coach John Groce and his assistant flew in to watch Sharma’s Northfield-Mt. Hermon School lose in their season finale to Brewster Academy. Most recently, Sharma met with coach Bo Ryan of Wisconsin who has an offer in place for some time now. Within the past two weeks the junior......

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#OTRHoopsReport - Player Spotlight on Jaylen Fisher - April 21, 2014

Fisher is a prototypical lead guard who has already picked up a number of offers nation-wide. By: @OntheRadarHoops Player Spotlight Team Thad point guard Jaylen Fisher has emerged as one of the top lead guards in the class of 2016. Fisher is a true pass-first point guard, but also has the ability to score when his team needs a basket. This 6-foot lead guard has a great feel for the game that enables him to set up teammates and get them the ball while they are in a position to score. Fisher......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Player Spotlights - Cockfield & Turner - Feb. 27, 2014

Turner led Sandy Creek to an overtime victory over Johnson-Gainesville this week. Ty Cockfield (Oakwood, Ga)-Johnson Gainesville HS-2015 In the first half of a highly contested playoff game, Johnson-Gainesville had to rely heavily on their junior guard Ty Cockfield. This 6-foot guard can push the ball down the court and get wherever he wants with it. The strength of his game lays within his ability to get into the paint and use his athleticism to finish at rim in traffic. Cockfield averaged 18 points and 5 rebounds per game this year while......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Player Spotlight - Tobias Howard - Feb. 25, 2014

TJ Howard has North Gwinnett poised to make a deep run in the Class AAAAAA state tournament. **Photo by Ty Freeman Last year North Gwinnett was upset in the first game of the Region Tournament which eliminated their hopes of advancing deep into the State Tournament. This year the junior guard Tobias Howard is determined to help North Gwinnett bring a State Championship back to 20 Level Creek Road. Howard has all of the tools that will enable him to score on most anyone. He has the ability to shoot the ball......

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