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#OTRHoopsReport: Youth leading the way - Jan. 14, 2015

Sophomore Khalil Cuffee has had mulitple 30 point games this year for Langston Hughes. Photo Cred: Nikita Hemmingway The future is bright at Langston Hughes as third year Head Coach Rory Welsh has the boys off to a fast start with a record of 11-4.  The Panthers are lead by sophomore guards Chuma Okeke and Khalil Cuffee who have helped evaluate the play of fellow sophomores Derrick Cook and Sean Nelson. Our staff got a first look at Langston Hughes talented sophomore class in the On the Radar Hoops Thanksgiving Showcase. Cuffee......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Player Spotlight - Jordan Lyons - Jan. 12, 2015

Junior guard Jordan Lyons has played a huge role for McIntosh High School this year. Photo Cred: Ty Freeman McIntosh High School is off to a perfect start this season with a record of 14-0. Junior guard Jordan Lyons has played a huge role in the Chiefs success this year, as he is averaging 23 points per game while shooting 41 percent from behind the three point arch. His shot is crisp with a high release and he gets it off quick. He has a high basketball IQ and knows how to......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Stat Central -Week of Jan. 12, 2015

Pebblebrook (GA) senior post Derek Ogbeide has been great this year Monday January 12, 2015 UGA signee Derek Ogbeide finished with 20 points 17 rbeounds 5 blocks for Pebblebrook (GA) Junior guard Jared Haper scored 28 points for Pebblebrook (GA) Available post Lamont West finished with 24 points 12 rebounds for Miller Grove (GA) Callaway (MS) guard Malik Newman dropped 35 points in a win Hamilton (TN) F KJ Lawson dropped 26 points while grabbing 8 rebounds in a win Wednesday January 14, 2015 McIntosh (GA) guard Jordon Lyons dropped a career-high......

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#OTRHoopsReport - Bayou Boom - January 11, 2015

LSU has brought in one of the top recruiting classes in the nation with Blakeney (left) and Simmons (center). The addition of transfer Craig Victor potentially catapults the Tigers near the top of the SEC.  Coach Johnny Jones knows how good basketball can be at Louisiana State University. He played on the Tigers Final Four team in 1981 and stayed on staff with coach Dale Brown to help guide the program to another Final Four in 1986. Tiger fans have rooted for legendary players such as ‘Pistol’ Pete Maravich and Shaquille O’Neal......

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#OTRHoopsReport: 2 points - Peach State Classic - Jan. 8, 2015

Junior Raquan Wilkins is part of a talented young core for Westlake High School. Photo Cred: Ty Freeman Atlanta, Ga.- The Peach State Classic held at Westlake High School showcased some of the top programs in the state of Georgia. Here are two points that were made from Saturday’s showcase: 1.       The Feature is bright at Westlake High School Junior guard Raquan Wilkins emerged this summer with his play on the summer circuit. His high motor and athletic ability didn’t go unnoticed as he caught the attention of several college programs around......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Stat Central - Week of Jan. 5, 2015

Junior guard Alterique Gilbert powers Miller Grove (GA) to a win Wednesday January 7, 2015 Miller Grove (GA) guard Alterique Gilbert scored 16 points in a win Miller Grove (GA) F Raylon Richardson scored 20 points in a win Harry Giles finished with 35 points 16 rebounds in a win last night for Wesleyan Christian (NC) Collins Hill (GA) available guard Devin Watson finished with 16 points last night in a win Kevon Tucker of Dacula (GA) finished with 26 points 10 rebounds last night High Point signee Ricky Madison finished with......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Peach State Classic Recap - Jan. 5, 2014

Auburn signee Bryce Brown carries Tucker High School to a win Saturday afternoon. Photo Cred: Ty Freeman Atlanta, Ga.- The Peach State Classic held at Westlake High School showcased some of the top programs in the state of Georgia. Our team takes a look at some of the players that stood out Saturday night. Auburn signee Bryce Brown heats up in the second half Bryce Brown has a reputation as one of the deadliest shooters in the state of Georgia.  At half time, Brown had only four points and Tucker was down......

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#OTRHoopsReport: 2014 Rewind - Jan. 5, 2015

2014 was a big year for Malik Beasley of St. Francis HS. He established himself as an ELITE scorer this summer for the Georgia Stars. Photo cred – Jon Lopez/Nike With 2014 in the books, it is time to look back at some of the high points of the year. Our OTRHoopsReport.com team has crisscrossed the country following the top talent in the country. Along the way we have documented the year’s best storylines and performances. Here is a look back on the year. By: @JLHemingwayPSB Best single game Performance HS Game: We......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Championship Day - Dec. 31, 2014

 Available guard Jashawn Brooks carries Laney in Championship game. Photo Cred – Ty Freeman Laney continues hot streak in Nike BMASP Holiday Hoop Classic Lilburn, Ga. – In Tuesday’s championship game of the Nike BMASP Holiday Hoop Classic, the host team Berkmar was matched up against Laney High School. Laney led the majority of the game. After three quarters, they went up by at least 10 points. In the fourth quarter, sophomore guard Al Durham rallied Berkmar back within 7 points scoring 13 of his game-high 18 points. Down the stretch, Laney......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Prospect Evaluation - Anfernee Simons - Dec 30, 2014

By: @OntheRadarHoops Anfernee Simons – (Orlando, FL.), –Edgewater– 2017 Height: 6′ Position:  Point Guard Simons is a scoring lead guard that is constantly on the attack. He does a good job of advancing the ball in transition off the pass or dribble and if the defense fails too control him he can get to the rim or stop and pop with range behind the arc. This 5-foot-10 guard has an effortless stroke that is virtually automatic when in rhythm from anywhere inside of 25 feet, is equally effective shooting off the catch......

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