UNLV signee Derrick Jones had a monster day at the Hoop Hall Classic. He scored 17 points in the first quarter versus Simeon HS. Read about it here. Photo cred – Davide de Pas Springfield, MASS., – Martin Luther King Jr., weekend is important in the world of high school basketball, because of nearly every ranked team is playing some where in the country. The epicenter of this basketball can be found at the “Birthplace of Basketball,” which is at the Basketball Hall of Fame on the campus of Springfield College. With......
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Sophomore guard Troy Brown is a name you’ll want to remember. Photo cred – Craig Miller / USA Which Junior is poised for the biggest jump headed into the spring and summer viewing period? The class of 2016 is loaded at the point guard position when you consider the likes of DeAaron Fox, Kobi Simmons and Dennis Smith Jr. However, there is even depth at the position outside of the 5 star prospects at the top of the class. One player in particular that has rose within our OTRHoopsReport.com rankings is Curtis Jones of......
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Sophomore guard Collin Sexton is averaging 17 points per game this year for Hillgrove. Photo Cred: Ty Freeman Marietta, Ga. – Tuesday night, Hillgrove traveled across town to Marietta to face region opponent Osborne High School. Here are two points we walked away with: 1. Collin Sexton will be one of the top players in Georgia’s 2017 class Sexton is a scoring wing with good skill. He has good size and strength. He can score off the catch or dribble in transition or in the half court. He runs the lane where......
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Could Harry Giles III be the top player in the class of 2016? We discuss this question with other predictions for the upcoming year. Photo cred – Jon Lopez Which player is poised to claim the top spot for the class of 2016? After watching Harry Giles of Winston Salem, N.C., at the City of Palms with Wesleyan Christian, I am leaning towards giving the 6-foot-10 power forward the edge in the class. He blends power, athleticism and skill as well as anyone we have seen in recent years at the position.......
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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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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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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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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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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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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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