GATLINBURG, Tennessee – The Rocky Top Invitational pulsed with high-energy matchups and rising stars, showcasing some of the region’s brightest young basketball talent. With courts packed and competition fierce, it took three evaluators and hundreds of social media posts to capture the action. Here, we present a third edition of standouts from the event—players who left a mark and are sure to be heard from again. Whether flashing potential or delivering standout performances, these prospects shone brightly. By: Jonathan Hemingway KJ Lee – Uwin Serventz – 2026 Hazel Green’s Lee has been......
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This article is an overview of some of the standout players from this weekend, at the Battle at The Beach event in Daytona, Florida. This was a competitive event with several standout players for coaches to keep their eye on. By: Joshua Goode Ryan Harper – Oviedo Magic – 2028 Ryan Harper continues to make waves on the court, delivering an impressive performance over the weekend that solidified his status as a rising problem for opposing defenses. A dynamic and skilled guard, Harper excels at scoring from all areas of the floor.......
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The Battle at the Beach tournament brought out elite competition and high-level talent from across the region. Several standout performers made strong cases for why their names should be followed closely moving forward. Here’s a breakdown of some of the top players who stole the spotlight this weekend. By: Robert Noord Tyler McKnight – Class of 2026 Tyler McKnight was undoubtedly the best player on the floor at Battle at the Beach. With elite intangibles, high-level skill, and a mature approach to the game, McKnight connected on five triples and hit numerous......
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The Southeast Takeover with HoopSeen in Suwanee, Georgia brought out some of the top young talent in the Southeast. The 2029 class in particular was filled with promising prospects who made their mark with standout performances. Here are a few of the most impressive players we evaluated over the weekend. By: Jacob Vann-Reifler Anthony Moreno – Georgia Stars Jr. EYBL – 2029 A highly skilled guard with a polished handle and deep scoring bag, Moreno made a major impression by doing more than just putting up points. He ran the show from......
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Gatlinburg, TN- The On the Radar Rocky Top Invitational was held at Rocky Top Sports World this past weekend. Several teams from multiple states participated in the event. Here is a look at some of the 2028 standouts. By: Joel Hillsman 2028 Gavin Malone (Tigersharks TN); Malone led the Tigersharks to a 4-0 weekend averaging 26ppg and connected on 16 three-pointers. In addition to his perimeter shooting, Malone showed the ability to get to the basket and finish at the rim off the drive, got others involved while operating the offense, has......
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A selection of standout players from Gatlinburg, Tennessee, at the Rocky Top Invitational. By: DT Huston Torres – Class of 2027 | B-Maze Elite (#30) Huston Torres is a very quick guard who uses his speed to blow past defenders. He makes great cross-court passes and plays physically with the ball in his hands. His strength and aggressiveness allow him to get inside and consistently draw contact to get to the line. Noah Smith – Class of 2027 | Georgia Legacy (#5) Noah Smith anchored the defense in the first half by......
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.- On The Radar Hoops presents its third high school event in the Sunshine State of the season, with the latest being the Battle at the Beach. Here is who stood out on the Opening Day of the event. By: Ross Van De Griek 2026 6-1 PG Isaiah Dunkley (Strive 4 Excellence) Dunkley is a quick guard who can create his own scoring chances as well as make unselfish plays to get his teammates involved on the offensive end. He is also a capable scorer, where he can stop on......
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GATLINBURG, Tennessee – The Rocky Top Invitational continued through the weekend with competitive matchups and emerging prospects. One of the event’s highlights was the number of underclassmen showcasing their skills and earning attention. Our media team was courtside all three days. Here is a selection of players who stood out on Saturday and Sunday. By: Jonathan Hemingway CJ Moore – Upward Stars – 2028 Moore emerged as a top prospect with his performance on Sunday morning. He filled the stat sheet with double-digit points, numerous rebounds, and several blocked shots. His versatility......
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.- On The Radar Hoops presents its third high school event in the Sunshine State of the season, with the latest being the Battle at the Beach. Here is who stood out on the Opening Day of the event. By: Ross Van De Griek 2026 6-7 SF Xander Bluhm (Oviedo Magic) Bluhm, A 6-7 junior small forward, continues to have an impressive spring where he showed some elite footwork as well as having the ability to stretch the floor on the offensive end. Bluhm was knocking down 3’s off the......
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GATLINBURG, Tennessee – More than seventy teams from across the Southeast met up to compete over three days at the Rocky Top Invitational. The event serves as a premier stop on the OTR Circuit to give teams quality competition and thorough media coverage. Here is a selection of top names from the first two days of the event. By: Jonathan Hemingway Owen Lentz – BMaze 17U – 2026 Lentz is a steady combo guard in the back court capable of excelling in high-pressure situations. He combines high-level skills with notable athleticism, scoring......
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