Tag: Willie Evans


OTR Hoops: The Opening Standouts from @JR_OTRH - March 21, 2024

We take a second look at underclass standouts from the notebook of @Jr_OTRH. By: Willie Evans Brian Clark-Tier2 Elite -2026 (Pictured Above) Clark was quietly one of the better shooters this weekend in 16U. In the three games I watched him, he hit over three 3-pointers every game for his squad. At 6’3 he does a good job rebounding from the guard spot and mixing up drives to the rim.  Caron Hall-J Smoove Celtics-2027 In today’s positionless basketball Hall is a player that can stick on the floor anywhere. At 6-foot-5 he......

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OTR Hoops: The Opening Standouts from @Jr_OTRH Notebook - March 19, 2024

Standouts from last weekend’s On the Radar Hoops The Opening. By: Willie Evans Demari Bailey- Team Forrest 2026 Bailey is one of those guards whose activity you cannot overlook. He is an athletic combo guard that’s comfortable blowing by defenders with his quick burst first step.  Bailey can change the momentum of a game versus opposing teams whether on offense or defense with his nonstop mentality.  J’Mari Greene- DBE-2026 Devin Butts Elite has changed names but can expect the same quality talent to still be around. Greene had himself quite the weekend bursting......

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Battle at the Beach Notebook - April 2, 2022

Tampa, Florida – Last weekend in Tampa, teams made their way to Advent Health Fieldhouse to take in the Battle at the Beach. Comprised of plenty of new comers to the OTR platform, it was good to see some new talent and players who now may be OnTheRadar. Here’s my first list of players who I thought were impressive. By: Willie Evans Joel Harrison– The 1Family product is becoming one of my favorite players to watch this season on the circuit. He’s been in several big time matchups with high level guards and......

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Cherokee vs. Forsyth Classic Recap - Dec. 15, 2020

Tailhand Owens came up big in a win for Cherokee Saturday night.  Canton, Georgia, – With high school teams practicing and preparing for region play, our focus shifts to prospects and teams that are poised to make the most noise during the winter months. Cherokee High School hosted the Cherokee vs. Forsyth holiday classic featuring many teams in the Atlanta-Metro area. We take a look at several prospects who stood above the rest. By – @Jr_OTRH – Willie Evans Elijah Tucker – Cherokee High School – 2021 Tucker had the best performance over the......

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Milton Tip-Off Classic Recap - Dec. 8, 2020

Atlanta, Ga – Here’s a look at some of the standouts from the Milton Tip-off Classic. It was a good day of basketball filled with competitive games and impressive performances from big names in the Peach State and others still under the radar. By: Willie Evans – @Jr_OTRH Bruce Thornton- Milton High School – 2022 This was a big-time matchup for Thornton and his team and he dominated from start to finish. He came out of the gate with (5) three pointers in the first quarter and never looked back. His handle......

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HypeSouth Hardwood Invitational Recap - Nov. 30, 2020

Florida signee Kowacie Reeves Jr. put on a show over the weekend.  Warner Robins, Ga – The Second Annual HypeSouth Hardwood Invitational was home to some really good basketball over the weekend. Post Thanksgiving weekend I got to see some Middle and South Georgia talent down below Atlanta. Here are a few notables.  By: Willie Evans – @Jr_OTRH Greg Jones – Warner Robins High School -2021 Jones was a beast the entire game for The Demons. Coach Garman called several sets for the senior and he delivered with more than a few......

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OTR Academy Underclassmen follow up - June 22, 2020

Zak Thomas made all the right plays at the OTR Academy – Photo – Ty Freeman Atlanta, Ga – In the new world we live in everybody has been chomping at the bit to get inside the gym and hear sneakers squeak. This weekend the inaugural On The Radar Hoops Academy played host to 48 players from the 2021-2024 classes. Saturday was for the upperclassmen while Sunday followed with the young guns. Here a list of notable players from Day 2: Cameron Pope – Cherokee – Cherokee (GA) – 2023 Cameron Pope was......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Atlanta Invitational Run Down - June 12, 2017

Atlanta, Ga – The On the Radar Hoops Atlanta Invitational has set the bar high for youth tournaments nationwide. This event featured many of the top young prospects from around the country. Here are several prospects who stood above the rest: Taco Shahjahan | Game Elite – This young guard was electrifying the entire weekend. In a prime time matchup against the Stars Taco was one of the bright spots for Game Elite. With his quick moves and changes of speed he got in the lane at will and pressured the defense.......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Sweet 16 Session II Run Down - May 5, 2017

Under the radar players make a name for themselves at the Sweet 16 Session II. Powder Springs, GA – This past weekend players piled into McEachern High School ready to showcase their skills, so did bunches of coaches from all over the country. Sweet 16 Session II was filled with tons of talent from high major to unsigned SR’s hoping for one last chance to be seen. It was clear from the start of the first game Friday night the weekend would be filled with highlight plays & tons of buzz surrounding......

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#OTRHoopsReport - OTR Martin Luther King Showcase -Jan 20, 2017

Alex O’Connell finished with 17 points in a tough loss for Milton (GA) at the OTR Martin Luther King Showcase. Photo Cred – Larry Rhinehart DULUTH, Ga., – The On the Radar Hoops team put together one of the Atlanta’s top showcase events over the Martin Luther King break. This one day event featured 6 good games of action, which will help served each team as a springboard into their region schedules. TJ Massenburg – (Snellville, Ga) – Shiloh This pick ‘n pop power forward can knock down the three with regularity.......

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