Langston Hughes (GA) has a talented group of young players lead by sophomore forward Chuma Okeke. Photo Cred – Ty Freeman By: @OntheRadarHoops Chuma Okeke – (Atlanta, GA.), –Langston Hughes– 2017 Height: 6’8 Position: Wing Okeke is a unique talent standing at 6-foot-8 he is a skilled small forward that can play all three perimeter positions. He’s got all the signs of a future high-major player as he’s a 6’8 wing who makes shots, sees the floor and passes well, and can handle against pressure. He is not the quickest or most......
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Kobi Simmons hopes to lead the Knights back to another state championship. The class of 2016 guard is one of the nation’s best at his position. Photo cred – Ty Freeman March Madness is officially here. That means the state championship time in the state of Georgia. The GHSA has formatted the state playoffs where every classification will play their championship games this weekend on both the boys and girls side at the Macon Coliseum. We give you a preview of each game and the top players who should be given attention.......
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Sophomore guard Alex O’Connell is a player to keep an eye on this summer. Photo Cred – Ty Freeman Alex O’Connell– (Milton, Ga), –Milton– 2017 Height: 6’3 Position: Shooting Guard O’Connell is one of the better shooters in Georgia’s 2017 class. His shot is crispy with a high release and he is has a quick release. He has a high basketball IQ and knows how to move without the ball to get open. He has the ability to shoot off the catch or dribble where he can reel off several deep jumpers......
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Pebblebrook celebrated as they knocked off Shiloh in the Final 4 on Saturday night. They will face Wheeler on next Saturday at the Macon Coliseum at 8:45pm. Photo cred – Ty Freeman Our OTRHoopsReport.com team covered the GHSA Playoffs this week by hitting some of the areas best games. Here are several of the story-lines from this week in the state’s largest classification. We also take a look at individuals who are rising to the top at the most important time in the season. College Coaches can get the full report by clicking here! CLASS......
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Senior guard Austin Donaldson lead the way Thursday night as Jonesboro beat an undefeated Johnson. – Photo Cred: Ty Freeman Oakwood, GA – Johnson of Gainesville has been the most surprising team in the state of Georgia this year. Led by senior guard Ty Cockfield, Johnson has gone on a tear going through the regular season unbeaten and winning the region champion. Thursday night, they were matched up in the Elite Eight against defending State Champions Jonesboro. Jonesboro was the most talented and athletic team that Johnson has faced this season. Throughout......
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Junior power forward Jacara Cross has been outstanding this year for Cedar Grove High School. By: @OntheRadarHoops Jacara Cross – (Ellenwood, Ga), –Cedar Grove– 2016 Height: 6’7 Position: Power Forward This 6-foot-7 forward was relatively unknown before the start of the season. Cross has helped his team to the Elite Eight of the Georgia High School Association Class AAA. He’s an extra long, quick jumping forward who can defend multiple positions. He runs the court with ease with long strides and can change directions effortlessly. Cross has an area of operation in......
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Junior Brandon Robinson of Douglas County High School showed why he is one of the top guards in the country Saturday night. Photo cred – Jon Lopez/Nike Douglasville, Ga- In the second round of the playoffs, Douglas County faced Wheeler – home of one of the nation’s best players, Jaylen Brown. North Carolina head coach Roy Williams and assistant Hubert Davis were in attendance to watch Brown. Junior guard Brandon Robinson of Douglas County took advantage of the opportunity to showcase his talent. At 6-5, Robinson has combo-guard qualities. He has a smooth game......
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Junior forward Kohl Roberts was great this season for Rivewood High School. By: @OntheRadarHoops Kohl Roberts– (Atlanta, Ga), –Riverwood– 2016 Height: 6’6 Position: Power Forward Roberts is a stretch forward that has the ability to knock down shots from the short corner or high post. He attacks the boards with aggression on both ends, and points usually result from offensive rebounds and put-backs. He also has good athleticism, which allows him to get out and score in transition. On the break he can run the middle of the floor and be the......
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Alpharetta senior forward Devontae Cacok controlled the lane in the second half Wednesday night. Photo – Ty Freeman Alpharetta, Ga. – Earlier this year, Milton and Alpharetta squared off on Martin Luther King Day which ended in Milton beating Alpharetta at the buzzer to win by two points. These two were matched up again in the first round of the State Playoffs. This time, the outcome was different. Alpharetta was powered by senior forwards Devontae Cacok and Jaylon Gamble. Cacok, a UNC-Wilmington signee, started off slow which resulted in his team struggling......
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Will Jared Harper and the Falcons of Pebblebrook be atop of class AAAAAA? See all of our predictions here. Photo cred – Ty Freeman It is that time of year for all of the top team’s in the state of Georgia to prove who is the best. Teams from all across the state have punched their ticket for a chance to be crowned a state champion. We breakdown each bracket’s favorites, sleepers and highlight many of the top players that fans should keep an eye on this post season. By: @JLHemingwayPSB & @OntheRadarHoops Class AAAAAA Favorites:......
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