Can Ty Fagan and Upson-Lee complete back-to-back perfect seasons? St. Pius stands in their way. See the preview of the GHSA State Championships here. Photo cred – City of Palms Classic Class AAAAAAA TIME: March 10, 8pm LOCATION: Georgia Tech Norcross (27-3) vs. Meadowcreek (24-6) This marks the fourth time that these two teams will face each other this year. The Blue Devils have won the previous three match-ups. Twice Kyle Sturdivant saved the day with buzzer beating shots for Norcross. Meadowcreek has the frontline firepower to win this game. Duquesne signee Amari......
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Atlanta, Ga – There 2018 Georgia High School Association state playoffs have been filled with many triumphs and disappointments up to this point. We have witnessed talented juggernaut squads suffer emphatic losses, and watched several “Cinderella’s” dance their way into the state semifinals. Hypesouth Media dissects a couple key matchups from varying classifications. By: @HypesouthMedia AAAAAAA Newton (27-3) vs Norcross (27-3) This game sets up to be a dandy. Ashton Hagans and company will collide with a star-studded Norcross bunch at the Buford City Arena on Saturday-March 3, 2018. Brandon Boston Jr......
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To be the man in Class AAAAA, you got to go through Tye Fagan and the Upson-Lee Knights. Can anyone knock them off this year? Photo cred – City of Palms Media 2017-18 GHSA State Basketball Playoffs Preview The Georgia High School Association’s state basketball playoffs get underway this weekend and teams from seven classifications will begin their quests to become state champions. On the Radar takes a look at a couple favorites, dark-horses, and deep sleepers in the 4A and 5A classifications. By: @HypesouthMedia AAAAA Favorites Buford Wolves The Wolves have......
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Since 1983 the Atlanta Tip-Off Club has recognized the state of Georgia’s top basketball player. The rich basketball history from the Peach State has produced the likes of NBA pros such as Lou Williams (2005-South Gwinnett), Shareef Abdur-Rahim (1994-95-Wheeler), Dwight Howard (2004-Southwest Atlanta Christian) and most recently Jaylen Brown (2005-Wheeler). Although it may be too soon to project any of the current Georgia prospects as sure-fire NBA lottery picks, the talent and the potential is certainly there. This week our staff looks at what we think are the top four front-runners for the......
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Scottie Barnes earned Tournament MVP honors and helped the University School (FL) walk away as City of Palms Champions. FORT MYERS, Fla., – The City of Palms Classic is considered the top high school tournament nationally. This was the one opportunity where the best teams from around the country can compete annually. Our OTRHoopsReport.com staff had this weekend etched into our calendars as a must stop. Here is a run down of some notable performers from the event. Sharife Cooper – McEachern (GA) – 2020 After an outstanding week at the City of Palms Classic,......
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Our team will announce the first ever Mr. Middle-Georgia Basketball at the conclusion of the season. Hypesouth Media will crown its first ever “Mr. Middle-Georgia” basketball this year, which will conclude with the 1st presentation of the award at season’s end, and today On the Radar Hoops announces an early list of twenty (20) players to watch for the inaugural award. The list of ten (10) finalists will be released on January 8, 2018 at hypesouth.com. By: @HypesouthMedia SENIORS Ashton Bonner || Monticello || 5’8” PG || ’17-18 Stats: 21.6ppg 7.2apg Brenden Robertson......
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Landers Nolley has been regarded as one of the elite shooters in the country. Photo – Ty Freeman From top to bottom, Georgia’s talent pool at the off-guard spot is arguably the deepest of all the positions. It flaunts high-major caliber prospects who possess varying styles, ranging from slashers to marksmen to defensive specialist. As mentioned in our earlier position previews, we will examine a couple of names to watch for regardless of classification. By: @HypesouthMedia TRIGGER FINGERS Landers Nolley, 2018, 6-7 SG, Langston Hughes High School (6A): Nolley has all the......
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There were several players who made a name for themselves during the last evaluation period in July. On the final evaluation period of the travel season, independent travel programs took full advantage of On the Radar’s Power 24 Tourney. Mid to high major programs checked in to get last minute glimpses of young players looking to earn scholarship offers. Here’s a look at a few that took full advantage of the opportunity. By: @HypesouthMedia 6’4” Devin Butts | Team Georgia Magic | SG | 2019 Butts has been a solid player at......
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The Elite 32 is a premier showcase tournament in the month of July. Last year Vernon Carey Jr. of Nike Team Florida showed his 5-star status in front college coaches from over 250 colleges and universities nationwide. This year a new group of prospects are hungry to show off their skills and collect offers. Here is the 2017 watch-list for the Elite 32 By: @JLHemingwayPSB Tourney Info Facility Allatoona High School 3300 Dallas Acworth HWY NW Acworth, Ga 30101 Date: July 14-16, 2017 Age Groups: 14U, 15U, 16U, 17U Social Media Hashtag: #Elite32......
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Middle Georgia’s Dynamic Trio made a splash at the Atlanta Classic. Photo Cred -Kowacie Reeves Story By: @Hypesouth_ Powder Springs, GA– Teamwork was a common theme this weekend. While there was undoubtedly an abundance of talented individual players on hand, the dominant duo and trio teammate combinations were on full display. Here’s a look at a couple of the top one-two punches and big three combos at On the Radar’s Atlanta Classic. 17U Stackhouse Elite || Amari Kelley & Tyrone Nesby At 6-foot-9, Amari Kelley covers a lot of space on the......
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