OTR Hoops News: Four-star Wing Herly Brutus commits to LSU By: Ross Van De Griek 6-foot-7 senior small forward Herly Brutus, out of The Villages Charter High School and Tre Mann Elite, committed to LSU over the weekend. Brutus chose the Tigers over Gonzaga, Saint Louis, South Florida, Utah, and several others. Brutus can play multiple positions, whether it’s a combo guard or the small forward position, where he plays with solid length and athleticism, as well as possessing a solid frame. He can also defend multiple positions and is a highly......
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Kennesaw State lands commitment from 6-foot-6 wing Levi Ball By: Ross Van De Griek 6-foot-6 senior guard Levi Ball, out of Gray Collegiate School in Columbia, South Carolina, has committed to Kennesaw State, part of the Atlantic Sun Conference, on Thursday. Ball came over to Gray Collegiate last season after spending his first two high school seasons playing at Salado High School in Salado, Texas. During his junior season, Ball averaged 13.0 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game for the War Eagles, where his recruitment started to gain notice. During......
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Top 15 recruit Cole Cloer reveals Top 5 Schools By: Ross Van De Griek Earlier this week, 6-foot-8 senior power forward Cole Cloer, out of IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, announced he is down to five schools in the chase for his recruitment. Cloer is rated as the No. 32 overall player in the country for the Class of 2026, as well as the No. 7-ranked player in the state of Florida in the senior class, according to 247Sports. Cloer will choose between Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, NC State, and UConn. He......
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Cleveland State lands commitment from Point Guard Dylan Foster By: Ross Van De Griek 6-foot-3 senior point guard Dylan Foster, out of Edgewater High School in Orlando, Florida, announced his commitment to Cleveland State University on Tuesday night. Foster had offers from D2 Barry University and Stetson University in addition to Cleveland State during his recruitment process. Foster Played For 1Family Hoops During the Grassroots Season Foster has the intangibles to create his own shot, whether it’s off the catch or bounce. He brings elite speed and quickness with the basketball in......
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Top-40 recruit Christopher Washington Jr. commits to Alabama By: Ross Van De Griek 6-foot-8 senior Christopher Washington Jr, out of Providence Christian Academy in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, has announced he has committed to the University of Alabama. He chose the Crimson Tide over Auburn, Cincinnati, Florida A&M, Tennessee, Ole Miss, Villanova, and several others. Washington Jr. is rated as the No. 40 overall prospect, the No. 18 small forward, and the No. 1-ranked player in the state of Tennessee for the Class of 2026, according to 247Sports. Washington Jr. is the first member......
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Top-25 recruit Toni Bryant Commits to Missouri By: Ross Van De Griek The No. 21 overall player in the Class of 2026, Toni Bryant, becomes the second five-star prospect in the Class of 2026 to join Dennis Gates’ squad, according to ESPN’s Paul Biancardi. Bryant chose the Tigers over Arizona, Florida State, Kansas, North Carolina, NC State, and several others. Bryant, who turns 19 in November, will be the third-highest rated prospect to commit to Missouri, joining Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (Class of 2017) and current Missouri commit Jason Crowe Jr., who is......
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BERMUDA RUN, N.C. — When it comes to getting an understanding for rising freshmen, the CP3 Rising Stars camp is a must-attend event on the late-summer calendar. Here are some of the 2029 class who turned heads throughout the weekend. By: Josh Tec Kenneth Boyd, Guard: A fantastic athlete, Boyd fits into the theme of bouncy guards in attendance. Boyd is explosive off the ground. That leant well to his transition game that saw several above-the-rim highlights. His springy game also served him well when rising for jumpers. He gets good elevation......
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BERMUDA RUN, N.C .— The annual CP3 Rising Stars camp is a showcase for some of the best underclassmen from across the country. We had boots on the ground and will start our coverage with a look at some of the standout rising sophomores in attendance. By: Josh Tec Baer Bailey, Forward: Sometimes forwards have to make things happen for themselves at camps. Guards tend to dominate, but luckily for Bailey, he’s skilled enough to make things happen at his position. His start to this fall has been solid. Between our Breakout......
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A list of standouts from the Underclassman All-American Game (UCAAG) at Holy Innocents School in Atlanta, Georgia. By: Jaron Pierre-Mathurine Draydne McDaniel 6’8 G Calvary Chrisitan (FL) McDaniel brought the swagger to the competition between all three groups. Excelled in transition. Was also looking to make the extra pass or collect hockey assist with quick tap passes when his team had the numbers advantage. Good size, played well off the wing and did a good job getting to the rim. Flory Kuminga 6’6 G 2029 Lawrence Woodmere (NY) Kuminga is one of......
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Here is a selection of standouts from the GBCA Live Period Session II. By: Jaron Pierre-Mathurine Gideon Kamuelya 6’6 F Peachtree Ridge 2026 Always known for his foot work in the post, it was good to see how GK could be effective against true size. Had a stout matchup with Riviera Prep and he showed his range of player and how he can be effective at the next level. Strong midrange presence. Can finish at the rim and through traffic and provide a good stretch option. Connor Corris 6’7 F/G Windermere Prep......
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