Cartersville, Georgia – Despite the NCAA deciding against the spring live period, On the Radar Hoops’ “Sweet Sixteen” showcase was one of the more successful tournaments in the entire country over this past weekend. With over 300 teams at 5 different venues from the 13U to 17U division, talent was literally all over the city of Atlanta this past weekend. At McEachern High School, the rising junior class made up the majority of the competition over the course of three days. There were teams and players from all across the southeast that......
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Braden Pierce of Georgia Legacy was one of the biggest stock raisers of Session I. LAKEPOINT CHAMPIONS CENTER – The 2021 On the Radar Hoops Sweet 16 was jammed packed with bucket-getters for all levels. Hypesouth Media got a chance to check out some usual suspects as well as a couple new names to know. Stay tuned to ontheradarhoops.com all week as we look back on the first session of our Sweet 16 Series. By: Kowacie Reeves Sr. – @HypeSouth Kanaan Carlyle, TSF, 2023: Carlyle is arguably the most dynamic scorer in......
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Nick Woodard is a highly skilled shot makers who stood out on Day 1. EMERSON, GA– The opening night at On The Radar Hoops Sweet 16 brought in some of the best players from across the Southeast and beyond. For many of these teams it was the third tournament of the young travel season. There were other others who were making their fieriest appearance of the year. Regardless of what was going on, the players came to play; coaches provided the passion while basketball fans in attendance were able to get their fix.......
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Simeon Cottle put up big numbers at The Opening. Photo – Stan Johnson Powder Springs, Georgia – On the Radar Hoops presented “The Opening”earlier in the month, which provided many of the state’s top teams a chance to compete. It is unclear whether college coaches will be able to travel at all this spring or summer for the viewing periods. This creates an important need for prospects to start building recruiting momentum as soon as possible. Here is a final look at players who should be popping up on recruiting radars in......
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Will Kolker made play after play over the weekend at The Opening. Photo – Stan Johnson Powder Springs, Georgia.– The Opening has provided the stage for the top teams to compete against each other to kick off the travel season. The two-day weekend provided many local observers as well as fans from around the nation a glimpse of some of the top talent in the southeast. Here is a look at some of the players that took advantage of the stage. By: Kerry Willis – @CourtCred Montavious Myrick – Georgia Canes, (Atlanta, Georgia) –......
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POWDER SPRINGS, Georgia,– The second day of “The Opening”revealed even more prospects that are ready to hit the national and regional radar. As players get comfortable playing in new situations it leads to more competitive situations. Here is a rundown on a few of the players we took note of on Sunday afternoon at McEachern High School. By: Jonathan Hemingway Czyene Amos – Team Forrest, (Decatur, Georgia) – 2022 Every coach knows that a successful team is not made up of all scorers. You need a few guys able to defend, rebound......
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Team Georgia Magic center Aaron Jones was tabbed a standout from The Opening. Atlanta, Georgia— The 2021 school ball season is officially in the books and On the Radar’s The Opening Showcase jumpstarted travel ball play for many programs around the country. With over 150 teams in attendance, here are a couple quick hitter notes from our notepad. By: Kowacie Reeves Sr. @HypeSouth Chase Ballard, 2021, Ga Canes (Unsigned) It’s surprising this class of 2021 lead guard is still available. Ballard got it done on every level offensively and was equally effective on......
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Powder Springs, Georgia, – On the Radar Hoops hosted a “The Opening” this weekend at McEachern High School. Nearly 200 teams competed at several venues in the Cobb County area. Basketball inches back to normalcy around the country. Tournament directors and school officials during The Opening ensured that spectators and participants played under safe conditions amid the current pandemic conditions. Here is a look at standouts from day one action from the high school division of the tourney. By: @JLHemingwayPSB Caleb Blackwell – Atlanta Xpress, (Buford, Georgia) – 2022 Blackwell was a......
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Atlanta, Ga.– The regular season is coming to an end, there are still several guards and forwards around the peach state that will help a college program next season. Here are several unsigned seniors that have took advantage of the spot light this season. Wyatt Fricks – Winder-Barrow High School Fricks recently picked up an offer from American University. The 6-foot-9 stretch forward is a consistent shooting threat from three-point line and mid-range area as well and handles and passes the ball very well within the flow of offense. Fricks is a......
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Aaron Reddish is one of the top available forwards in the country. Atlanta, Ga.– The regular season is coming to an end, there are still several guards and forwards around the peach state that will help a college program next season. Here are several unsigned seniors that have took advantage of the spot light this season. Aaron Reddish – Wheeler High School This may be one of the best forwards available in the South. Reddish is a diamond in the rough that is slowly, but assuredly, getting polished. The lengthy wing-type has good ball......
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