Class of 2016 post Chase Anderson of St. Francis HS played his position this year and grabbed a couple of offers this week. Photo cred – Ty Freeman/Jared Cook Classic The month of May means offers and late signings. The spring evaluation periods have come and gone for NCAA Division 1 coaches, which means we get a glimpse of which prospects are gaining the most attention. Also, it signals the final opportunity for the unsigned seniors to find a landing spot next fall. Here are a couple of the more notable story......
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Editor’s Note: OTR Program Focus is written on programs on the rise that attend OTR events. It is designed to highlight players who are picking up recruiting offers and interest. Program Focus – Tampa Titans By: @JLHemingwayPSB The Tampa Titans competed last month at the OTR Sweet 16 Session II. The group of 2017 prospects are a special bunch of college ready competitors. Their combination of talent, athleticism and off-court achievement make them a team to track heading into the July viewing periods. Wing-Forward Reid Walker of Lithia, Fla., garners much attention because......
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Georgia Stunners guard Kane Williams caught the attention of many coaches that were in attendance at the Sweet 16 Session II. Powder Springs, Ga – Spring basketball is in full effect as teams from across the country packed into McEachern High School for the Sweet 16 Session II this past weekend. The April tournament gave us an early look at some of the top independent teams from around the country. Kane Williams – South Paulding (GA) – Georgia Stunners – 2017 He was very good in transition pushing the ball up the......
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Isaac Chatman of Alabama Premier made plays all over the court at the Sweet 16 Session I – Photo Cred: Steve Knight Atlanta, Ga. – The Sweet 16 Session I proved to be a success this year. Players from around the country converged at Mays High School and competed in front of dozens of college coaches. Here are a list of players who shined during the first live period. By: @LocksWay_OTR Alabama Premier – Isaac Chatman -2018 Chatman has that prototypical wing-type frame with long arms and his explosiveness is impressive. He......
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Editor’s Note: OTR Program Focus is written on programs on the rise that attend OTR events. It is designed to highlight players who are picking up recruiting offers and interest. Program Focus – PSB Select By: @JLHemingwayPSB This past weekend PSB Select took care of business at the OTR Sweet 16 Session I. Their 17U team took home the AAC Bracket Championship on Sunday afternoon with a 75-53 win over the Tennessee Travelers. Take a look at Wes Morgan of Charlotte, N.C., hitting an early 3-pointer to get PSB Select out to an......
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Editor’s Note: The “In Focus” feature is designed to highlight selected prospect’s abilities and recruitment. The articles help put a player’s story in perspective. By: @JLHemingwayPSB In FOCUS with Jordan Usher 6-7 Wing Class of 2017 Sequoyah HS/Atlanta Celtics There may not be a hotter name in the Atlanta area than Jordan Usher this summer. He is carrying the momentum from a big junior year at Sequoyah High School. The 6-foot-7 wing blends outstanding athleticism with a smooth skill set that our OTRHoopsReport.com staff saw first hand at the #EBATop40 Camp in......
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Editor’s Note: The “In Focus” feature is designed to highlight selected prospect’s abilities and recruitment. The articles help put a player’s story in perspective. By: @JLHemingwayPSB In FOCUS with Alex O’Connell 2017 SG Milton HS/Team United EYBL This weekend junior Alex O’Connell will suit up for Team United on the EYBL circuit. The 6-foot-6 lanky framed guard has been on our radar for years as a promising prospect. A year ago Shun Williams, owner of On The Radar Hoops, tabbed McConnell as a potential stock-riser heading into the spring evaluation periods. That was......
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evClass of 2017 wing Charles O’Bannon Jr., is poised for a breakout campaign this year. Photo cred – Jon Lopez/Nike The spring travel season is here. Next weekend will mark the first NCAA evaluation period and with it the class of 2017 will become the hot class for college coaches. Here is a quick look at which players are poised for breakout years. By: @JLHemingwayPSB NATIONAL SCENE Charles O’Bannon Jr. (Las Vegas, Nev.), Las Vegas Prospects – 2017 If there is a wing that is poised to bust into the top 25 consideration......
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Georgia native Alterique Gilbert signs basketballs to kick off the McDonald’s All-American Game festitivities this week. Photo cred – @McDAAG CHICAGO, Ill., – The most prestigious High School All-Star game is set to tip Wednesday evening at the United Center in Chicago. The rosters are set. The teams are practicing this week. The nation will get a glimpse of the next crop of stars on ESPN Wednesday evening. Here is a brief breakdown of the rosters and who to watch for when the game tips. By: @JLHemingwayPSB STAR POWER LSU Freshman Ben Simmons......
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Miller Grove (GA) available wing Colin Young was one of the top shooters at the OTR Spring Showcase. Photo Cred – Steve Knight Duluth, Ga., – The On the Radar Hoops Spring Showcase provided the perfect stage for many regional players to display their skills to college coaches. Here are a few senior guards that caught our eye on Sunday afternoon. College Coaches can get the full report by clicking here! JaDon Davis -Stockbridge, Ga -Stockbridge – Davis is a tough guard that pushes the ball well in transition. He showed that he can......
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