Desmond Davis of Grayson, Ga., is one of the better floor generals who came to play at the Georgia Challenge. Photo cred – Ty Freeman DULUTH, Ga. – The Georgia Challenge was a good chance for several underclassmen to show their abilities in a skill and competition setting. Although the camp was headlined by several seniors, there were several underclassmen who proved that they belonged on the floor. Here is a look back a few of the notable names from the event. Underclassmen Leave Their Mark Sophomore guard Al Durham of Lilburn,......
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Class of 2019 Jared Jones of Jacksonville, Fla., played like a grown man at the Georgia Challenge. Photo cred – Ty Freeman DULUTH, Ga. – While there were a number of upperclassmen in the building who were playing to catch the eye of a college coach, the Georgia Challenge provided the opportunity for younger players to get on the map. A number of prospects who have not even played a high school game gained the attention of OTRHoopsReport.com evaluators, which will help their future recruitment. Here is a look at a few names......
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DULUTH, Ga., – Finding a way to play top talent while also getting quality exposure is a tough proposition for younger players. However, the Rising Star Camp provided that exact formula on Saturday afternoon at Duluth High School. Here is a look at some of the stars of tomorrow who got the foot in the door in front of OTRHoopsReport.com evaluators. Middle School Talent Noticed at the Rising Star Camp By: @JLHemingwayPSB & @OntheRadarHoops Point guard Reco Hallmon of McConnell MS (Ga.), showed his ball-handling and shooting ability. His strong ball skill with his solid outside jumper projects well......
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Prospects from Georgia and around the region received valuable exposure last weekend while competing at the Georgia Challenge presented by OntheRadarHoops.com. Photo cred – Ty Freeman On the advantages that the OntheRadarHoops.com Georgia Challenge provides is for seniors to get exposure before the high school season begins. With over 30 college coaches in the building last Saturday afternoon, prospects were able to show their abilities are garner interest moving into the high school season. Here are a few notable seniors who were in the building on Saturday afternoon. By: @OntheRadarHoops Jonesboro High School......
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With several offers already under his belt, class of 2015 post Trey Kalina of Marietta, Ga., is poised for a big senior year. Photo cred – Ty Freeman/OTR DULUTH, Ga. – The Georgia Challenge presented by On the Radar Hoops is the place to be to face the region’s top talent and getting great exposure. This year over 100 high school prospects packed into Joe Marelle Gymnasium at Duluth High School to make a name for themselves. Here are several players who lived up to their reputations last weekend. Top Talent Take the Georgia Challenge......
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Isiah Greer drove his way into the attention of several college coaches at the Spring Showcase. *Photo by Nakita Hemingway Atlanta, Ga. – Here are a few more names that stood above the rest from the Spring Showcase presented by OntheRadarHoops.com. This post high school season event is the perfect opportunity for the unsigned seniors to get noticed and for young players to gain notoriety. By: @JLHemingwayPSB Undoubtedly one of the big stock risers of the event was Isiah Greer of Banneker High School. The 6-foot-5 left-handed guard showed his ability to......
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Jy’lan Washington showed his potential at the CoachHemi.com Showcase in March. *Photo by Nakita Hemingway Murfreesboro, Tenn. – The CoachHemi.com Showcase provided a great opportunity for over 40 local players get exposure to a national scouting service and multiple local schools. Players worked within skill sessions and competed on live-streamed games. Several players improved their games and gained college interest in early March. Here is a look back at a few of the top performers that competed at the showcase. By: @JLHemingwayPSB 2014 CoachHemi.com Showcase Recap Part II FEATURE PLAYERS Jy’lan Washington......
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McKinley Brown is looking towards the future after the Spring Showcase. *Photo by Nakita Hemingway Available Senior Report OTRHoopsReport.com National Evaluator Jonathan Hemingway tabbed Elijah Weems of Marietta, Ga. as the biggest stock riser of the 2013-14 season. This 6-foot-3 combo-guard had an outstanding year which led to a year-long offensive outburst. He can create his offense off the dribble as well hit the jumper from long-range. Weems had multiple 30 point performances this season and thus caught the attention of schools such as College of Charleston, Florida Atlantic, UNC-Ashville, Winthrop, and......
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Editor’s Note: “In Focus” is a feature of OntheRadarHoops.com to give readers an in depth view of notable basketball players from around the state of Georgia. *Photo by Nakita Hemingway By: @JLHemingwayPSB Occasionally the world of basketball will find a player who does it the right way and is rewarded. That is impression that we got when we talked with Elijah Weems of Walton High School. He is a young man that followed the formula of hard work and persistence that eventually paid off both individually and for his team. His senior......
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Ramses Sandifer was one of many post players who stood out at the Spring Showcase last weekend. *Photo by Nakita Hemingway Atlanta, Ga. – The Spring Showcase at Oglethorpe University was a great opportunity for uncommitted players to show their specialties. In the game of basketball, there never seems to be enough big men available. Several senior post players received attention on Saturday afternoon. Here is a look at a few of the names who stood out. SENIOR POST PLAY College programs are always looking for players with size; there were many......
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