Malik Carter provided the interior punch for Stackhouse Elite 17U at the Norman Parker Showcase. *Photo by Ty Freeman Suwanee, Ga. – Spring basketball is in full effect as teams from across Georgia packed into Suwanee Sports Academy for the Norman Parker Showcase this past weekend. The April tournament gave us an early look at which teams are poised for big seasons on the circuit. Here is a look at two teams and their top performers who secured championships this past weekend. By: @JLHemingwayPSB Stackhouse Elite 17U The performances turned in......
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Class of 2015 F Jaylen Brown Wheeler (GA) will be one of the hottest propects in the country this summer Monday April 14, 2014 Florida and Oklahoma State had in-home visits with class of 2015 SF Jaylen Brown of Wheeler (GA) Class of 2014 F Josh Cunningham of Morgan Park (IL) was on campus at South Carolina over the weekend Stanford had an in-home visit with 2015 Wings Academy (NY) center Jessie Govan. Class of 2016 F Jordan Bruner of Spring Valley (SC) has picked up an offer from Clemson 2015 G......
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Rakim Lubin is set to provide a paint presence for the Huskies next season. The University of Connecticut set themselves apart as one of the premier basketball programs in the nation last night as they secured their fourth national championship in the past 15 years. However, there is no slowing down for the Huskies as they have a number of quality prospects set to suit up in years to come. Coach Kevin Ollie and his staff hit the recruiting trail hard in the past two years to prepare for the departure of......
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Class of 2014 SG Cam Johnson of Clark Central (GA) continues to draw interest Monday April 7, 2014 Class of 2015 SG Ditalion Battle of Cincinnati Shroder (OH) picked up an offer from St. Francis Maryland picked up a commitment from 2014 Slovakian C Michael Cekovsky Class of 2014 guard Quinton Thomas of Dunham (LA) has committed to Nicholls State Georgia landed commitments from class of 2014 St. Johns Northwest Military center Fred Iduwe and power forward Yante Maten of Bloomfield Hills (MI) Alpharetta (GA) 15’ PF Devontae Cacok has picked up......
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Jy’lan Washington showed his potential at the CoachHemi.com Showcase in March. *Photo by Nakita Hemingway Murfreesboro, Tenn. – The CoachHemi.com Showcase provided a great opportunity for over 40 local players get exposure to a national scouting service and multiple local schools. Players worked within skill sessions and competed on live-streamed games. Several players improved their games and gained college interest in early March. Here is a look back at a few of the top performers that competed at the showcase. By: @JLHemingwayPSB 2014 CoachHemi.com Showcase Recap Part II FEATURE PLAYERS Jy’lan Washington......
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Class of 2014 PF Amir Warnock Peachtree Ridge (GA) has re-opened his recruitment Monday March 31, 2014 Cincinnati has offered class of 2015 Shaker Heights (OH) forward Esa Ahmad Michigan State has offered class of 2014 F Yante Maten Bloomfield Hills (MI) San Diego picked up a commitment from 2014 guard Vasilije Pusica of Sunrise Christian (KS) Rice offered class of 2014 guard Muhammad-Ali Abdur Rahkman of Allentown Central Catholic (PA) 2014 PF Amir Warnock of Peachtree Ridge (GA) has de-committed from Jacksonville Tuesday April 1, 2014 Class of 2014 SG Elijah......
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Murfreesboro, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee is proving to be the crossroads of basketball talent in the southeast. The camp roster at the CoachHemi.com Showcase showed to be a balance of players from several surrounding states. In this recap we look at three unsigned seniors who improved their chances of playing at the next level with their play this weekend. By: @JLHemingwayPSB 2014 CoachHemi.com Showcase Recap #1 FEATURE PLAYERS Cedric MGinnis (Birmingham, Ala.), Wenonah HS – 2014 Coming off another state championship run, the 5-foot-10 guard came and dominated the showcase much as......
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McKinley Brown is looking towards the future after the Spring Showcase. *Photo by Nakita Hemingway Available Senior Report OTRHoopsReport.com National Evaluator Jonathan Hemingway tabbed Elijah Weems of Marietta, Ga. as the biggest stock riser of the 2013-14 season. This 6-foot-3 combo-guard had an outstanding year which led to a year-long offensive outburst. He can create his offense off the dribble as well hit the jumper from long-range. Weems had multiple 30 point performances this season and thus caught the attention of schools such as College of Charleston, Florida Atlantic, UNC-Ashville, Winthrop, and......
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Editor’s Note: “In Focus” is a feature of OntheRadarHoops.com to give readers an in depth view of notable basketball players from around the state of Georgia. *Photo by Nakita Hemingway By: @JLHemingwayPSB Occasionally the world of basketball will find a player who does it the right way and is rewarded. That is impression that we got when we talked with Elijah Weems of Walton High School. He is a young man that followed the formula of hard work and persistence that eventually paid off both individually and for his team. His senior......
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Ramses Sandifer was one of many post players who stood out at the Spring Showcase last weekend. *Photo by Nakita Hemingway Atlanta, Ga. – The Spring Showcase at Oglethorpe University was a great opportunity for uncommitted players to show their specialties. In the game of basketball, there never seems to be enough big men available. Several senior post players received attention on Saturday afternoon. Here is a look at a few of the names who stood out. SENIOR POST PLAY College programs are always looking for players with size; there were many......
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