OTR Hoops: 16U Standouts from The Atlanta Classic – April 1, 2025

SUWANEE, Ga.— The 16U division at the Atlanta Classic was deep. Some well-known names as well as ascending players added to their hoops resumes with top-notch performances. Here are some of the names you need to know from the weekend. 

By: Josh Tec

Dominic Jimenez, EYA: Jimenez has been making an impression early this spring in the 16U division of the OTR Circuit. He impressed early in the season with gritty, tenacious play, but I got to see more of his offensive bag at the Atlanta Classic. Jimenez knocked down a couple shots from three and was able to use his athleticism to get by defenders and to the rim. 

Blaze Johnson, Atlanta Celtics, 2028: 2028 G Blaze Johnson found a lot of success playing up an age group throughout the weekend. He carries significant offensive gravity to the floor. Defenses key in on him, but he still finds ways to be successful. He’s crafty with the ball and can create shots. Johnson is capable of heating up with his jumper. While he’s a tremendous scorer, Johnson also looks to get his teammates good looks when he gets defenses out of order. 

JJ Brown, Georgia Legacy: On first glance, Brown looks like a player that would looks to overpower his opponents. While he can do that, his game is more robust than that. He’s nimble and can put the ball on the floor well enough to be an effective scorer, creator at this level for his size. 

Laron Mack, Atlanta XPress, 2028: This was the first time I got to see Mack. The 2028 W/F immediately stands out because he looks the part of a young star in the making with his 6-foot-7 frame. He was a consistent presence as a rebounder and scorer around the basket while playing up in the 16U division, but he’s also a slashing wing with the ability to make a play from the perimeter. 

Anthony Moon, Team Person: Moon is a developing prospect to keep tabs on over the next couple of years. He has a lot of the natural tools to be successful with length, size, athleticism. Moon is outstanding in the paint because of his dunk-everything mentality and his effort on the glass. He’s not just a paint patroller though. Moon showed that he can be a piece on the perimeter, and that part of his game should continue to refine throughout his time as a prospect. 

Josh Tec has been covering prep basketball in Georgia and nationally since 2020. He has served myriad roles as a writer and evaluator, including editor-in-chief. Tec has a degree in journalism from Georgia State. Follow his work on X (Twitter) @_joshtec.