THE VILLAGES, Fla. — On the Radar Hoops makes another stop in the Sunshine State, presenting The Gauntlet. 75+ teams across four age groups are on display this weekend as they continue to prepare their teams for next month’s first Live Period of the season. Here is who stood out on Sunday:

Cory McPherson - Sunshine Elite OTR - 2027

The 5-foot-11 point guard is a lead guard who plays with poise and patience on the offensive end when it comes to attacking downhill finishing at the rim. In addition to his scoring, McPherson was able to create for his teammates off the move as well as when the basketball was in his hands. His mix of playmaking and scoring continues to take huge strides as the 5-foot-11 junior guard is poised to have a huge breakout spring and summer this season.

Jackson LaMarre - Skills Center Elite UA Rise - 2027

The 6-foot-3 junior guard is a lethal shooter when it comes to his perimeter game, whether it’s off the catch or bounce on the offensive end. Defensively, he was active when applying heavy pressure in the passing lanes, making havoc for opposing guards to gain offensive flow in the half-court as well as in transition. He was able to utilize his athleticism to battle on the glass, where he did a great job limiting the opposition from getting any second-chance scoring opportunities.

Kaii Levy - Skills Center Elite UA Rise - 2027

The 6-foot-7 power forward is a versatile big man who can play inside as well as outside on the offensive end. He was able to run the floor and finish at the front of the rim off two feet at a high rate, where he was getting to the dunker’s spot at will. His smooth handle allowed him to operate on the perimeter, where he was a precision passer, finding open cutters at the rim. On the defensive end, he was a menace when it came to using his length and strength on the glass, where he limited offensive rebounds and finished with a double-double in the convincing win over PSB Tampa Bay Robbie. Keep an eye on Levy as he showcases his two-way playmaking skills on both ends of the floor over the course of the spring as we near the Live Period next month.

Daviss Jones - PSB Tampa Bay Richardson OTR - 2028

The 6-foot-8 power forward did a great job when it came to the offensive end of the floor, utilizing his strength and footwork in the paint. He was strong when it came to attacking the basket off two feet, where he was getting to the dunker’s spot, whether it was finishing put-backs or at the point of attack. Jones was also comfortable knocking down mid-range jumpers off the catch as he is becoming more confident in expanding his offensive game. Defensively, his length caused havoc in the passing lanes as well as snatching timely rebounds in crucial spots despite the loss to Sunshine Elite.

Aaron Edwards-Dunkley - Beach Boys Elite OTR - 2027

The 6-foot-5 small forward blends a versatile skill set, whether it is his size, length, or athleticism, on both ends of the floor. On offense, he consistently got downhill using body control and finishing effectively around the rim while being unafraid when it came to absorbing contact. In addition to his scoring, Edwards displayed great court vision, getting his teammates involved and delivering quality passes to pick up assists. Defensively, his versatility spoke high volumes where he guarded positions 1 through 4 with his length and played with a physical edge throughout the contest against Flagler United.

Legend Frisby - South Florida Elite Broward - 2028

Frisby is a tough and physical guard who was able to finish around the rim at the point of attack, where he got to the free-throw line on several occasions. He was also facilitating to get his teammates involved early and often in the possession as he slashed towards the rim and kicked out to the open shooters. On defense, he was able to pursue the passing lanes as well as guard the ball with his physical prowess. With a little more confidence in his off-the-ball defense and overall growth, Frisby could be a name to watch for over the course of the next two years.

Kymani Weathers - Synergy Basketball - 2026

The 6-foot-8 senior power forward stood out with his ability to run the floor effectively in transition, as well as finishing as a lob threat above the rim on the offensive end. His length on the defensive end was noticeable with his ability to guard positions 1 through 4 with his elusive footwork on the interior as well as out on the perimeter. Weathers made an impact with his ability to alter shots at the rim as well as be disruptive when guarding outside the paint. He also showcased his long reach when it came to blocking shots and limiting the opposition from getting second-chance scoring opportunities. Weathers could be a late steal for college coaches as we near the first Live Period of the spring.

Ross Van De Griek has been a Southeast region scout & writer for On The Radar Hoops since 2024. He has been involved in basketball scouting with previous stops at Prep Hoops from 2022 to 2024. You can follow him on X @RossVDG14 or reach him via email at rossvdg14@gmail.com