Damon Wilson saw his stock rise with a quality performance in front of our staff at the OnTheRadarHoops.com ELITE 32 last July. *Photo by Ty Freeman Editor’s Note: “The Notebook” is a regular piece designed to inform our readers of the latest in the world of recruiting or introduce a new prospect to our readers. By: @BrandonClayPSB Recruiting Rundown: Damon Wilson (Powder Springs, Ga.) Damon Wilson of Powder Springs, Ga., is attending school at Our Savior New American School in New York this season. Wilson was at St. Benedict Prep in Newark,......
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Juwan Durham used his time at the USA Basketball Camp in Colorado to put the recruiting world on notice that he’s a high flyer. *Courtesy of USA Basketball Editor’s Note: “The Notebook” is a regular piece designed to inform our readers of the latest in the world of recruiting or introduce a new prospect to our readers. By: @BrandonClayPSB USA Basketball Mini-Camp Eval: Juwan Durham (Tampa, Fla.) Durham’s length and athleticism reminds us of a young John Henson. Ironically, Henson also finished his high career in Tampa. Durham, a class of 2016......
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It’s been a busy time for class of 2016 guard Payton Pritchard as he shined at the USA Basketball camp in Colorado Springs. *Bart Young/USA Basketball Editor’s Note: “The Notebook” is a regular piece designed to inform our readers of the latest in the world of recruiting. By: @BrandonClayPSB Recruiting Rundown: Jawun Evans Class of 2015 point guard Jawun Evans of Dallas, Texas has been a consistent name mentioned by OnTheRadarHoops.com publisher Shun Williams recently. After moving from Greenville, S.C., this summer, Evans now attends Kimball HS and his presence has drawn......
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Isaiah Wilkins of Greater Atlanta Christian (GA) could earn early playing time right away at Virginia “How They Fit” Editor’s Note: “How They Fit” is a regular piece designed to give readers in depth insight on how 2014 commitments will fit in at the college of their choice. Name: Isaiah Wilkins Hometown: Lilburn, Ga. Height: 6’8” Committed College: Virginia Specialty: Mismatch maker “The Fit” The most attractive quality about Wilkins is that he possesses a number of skills that could instantly translate to the next level. However, what Coach Tony Bennett could......
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Class of 2015 G Dwayne Bacon IMG Academy (FL) continues to pick up offers Class of 2016 Sophomore Seventh Woods of South Carolina gained national attention after an impressive highlight dunk was posted online over the weekend. Video footage provided by: Hoopmixtape.com Texas hosted available senior Myles Turner on an unofficial visit Saturday as the longhorns matched up with Michigan State. The 6-foot-11 forward currently lists Arizona, Duke, Kansas, Kentucky, Ohio State and Oklahoma State. Depaul picked up a commitment from class of 2014 Montrose Christian (MD) forward Raymon Doby Class of......
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The City of Palms Classic provided a perfect stage for Jahlil Okafor and Ben Simmons to show why they’re both considered as five-star prospects. FORT MYERS, Fla. – The City of Palms Classic has established itself as the nation’s most prestigious tournament on an annual basis. The 41st edition of the event was no different. Save a facility change for the tournament’s 37th and final game, the classic was as easy of an event for us to cover as any that we will attend all year long. Two prospects stood out from......
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Birmingham is known for historically producing steel and hard-nosed athletes. The Steel City Invitational provided a showcase of a number of talented basketball players last weekend. *Photo Courtesy of SteelCityHoops.com Birmingham, Ala. – The college atmosphere on the campus of Samford University set the stage for many of the best teams in the state of Alabama to square off in the Steel City Invitational. The Pete Hanna Center provided a state tournament-like atmosphere where 16 teams competed in the premier high school basketball tournament in the state. Here is a look at......
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With his unique blend of athleticism and skill, Seventh Woods was a standout on Day Two in Colorado. *Bart Young/USA Basketball COLORADO SPRINGS – The USA Basketball Developmental Mini-Camp brought together 46 of the top prospects from around the country for two days of skill stations and game play. Like the play on day one, the second day had plenty of news and notes for us to report. By: @BrandonClayPSB Seventh Woods (Columbia, S.C.) – Hammond School Much has been made in the recruiting world about Woods ability to take off and......
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2014 SG Kendall Crute North Cobb Christian (GA) could see significant mintues early next year in Athens Editor’s Note: “How They Fit” is a regular piece designed to give readers in depth insight on how 2014 commitments will fit in at the college of their choice Name: Kendall Crute Hometown: Marietta, Ga. Height: 6’4” Committed College: Ohio Specialty: Shooter, Energy “The Fit” Crute is a wing with legitimate size that can shoot the ball well from beyond the arc. Those two traits alone make him a player that fit in a lot of situations. ......
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Class of Class 2015 C Daniel Giddens Wheeler (GA) was a standout this summer in the Elite 32 Session I. Photo by: Ty Freeman Editor’s Note: “Recruiting Recap” is a regular piece designed to catch our readers up on the latest in the world of recruiting. Monday December 16, 2013 Class of 2015 C Daniel Giddens of Wheeler (GA) was on campus at Ohio State over the weekend Class of 2016 forward Harry Giles of Wesleyan Christian (NC) was in attendance for the North Carolina-Kentucky game over the weekend UCONN has offered......
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