The Battleground Gauntlet series kicked off this weekend with the first of three middle school sessions. Here are the top standouts from the opening day of the event. By: Ross Van De Griek 2028 6-3 SF Nijaun Harris (Tre Mann Elite) I was impressed with Harris’ athleticism and his ability to stretch the floor offensively. Harris played and made an impact in both wins over South Florida Elite 2028 and Powerhouse 2028. Harris scored in double figures each game as well as impacting the game on the defensive end with his length......
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Stockbridge, GA – B2BN hosted their annual ‘Who Wants the Smoke?’ tournament featuring middle and elementary school prospects from across the soutehast. Several prominent teams featured several intriguing young prospects throughout the two days. Two recaps will be split between the older age groups, focusing on 5th-8th grade teams. By: Jennifer Brazelton 8th Grade Champions: B-Maze Elite UA B-Maze Elite 2028 ended up going undefeated throughout the weekend, finishing the tournament 5-0. Impressive performances by Nicholas Smith (#5) and Ty Pace (#2), working together on a lot of high-low action and attacking at......
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In this article we highlight some of the most impactful players in Florida this year. All of these players should be tracked during the 2024 evaluation periods. By: Bilal Benjamin CJ Hall | 2025 | 6’5” | Hilliard HS | Hilliard, FL (Pictured Above) Hall is averaging 15 points, 7 rebounds and 2 steals per game. He has elite level athleticism and is a dog on the defensive end of the floor. Hall can light it up in a split second. Ironically, he’s averaging 5 points less this season, but his team......
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On The Radar Hoops hit Central Gwinnett this past Wednesday for the annual Thanksgiving Showcase. Basketball fans gathered from all over to see the state’s best talent on display and I can assure you nobody left disappointed. The day was full of surprises and final minute finishes. Here are some of the best forwards we saw on Wednesday. By: Cam Rickers Caleb Kawela – 6’5 – PF – Greenforest – 2024 Greenforest pulled off the 4th quarter comeback to take down Pebblebrook and Caleb Kawela was the driving force. 9 of Kawela’s......
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On The Radar Hoops hit Central Gwinnett this past Wednesday for the annual Thanksgiving Showcase. Basketball fans gathered from all over to see the state’s best talent on display and I can assure you nobody left disappointed. The day was full of surprises and final minute finishes. Here are some of the best guards we saw on Wednesday. By: Cam Rickers Marcus Smith – 6’0 – PG – Walnut Grove – 2025 Walnut Grove opened the morning with a statement win over Gainesville to start the year 4-0. Marcus Smith was clearly......
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NORCROSS, Georgia, – Norcross High School hosted the OTR Tip-Off Classic on Saturday, the first of two On The Radar showcases this high school season. Top teams from around the state squared off and we saw some fantastic finishes, none better than the Sandy Creek-Mt. Vernon game which ended with a Jared White three at the buzzer. Here, we break down some standout forwards/bigs from Saturday’s event. By: Cam Rickers LJ Moore – 6’7 – PF – Pace Academy – 2024 Langston Hughes put up a good fight against Pace but LJ......
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NORCROSS, Georgia, – Norcross High School hosted the OTR Tip-Off Classic on Saturday, the first of two On The Radar showcases this high school season. Top teams from around the state squared off and we saw some fantastic finishes, none better than the Sandy Creek-Mt. Vernon game which ended with a Jared White three at the buzzer. Here, we break down the top performing guards from Saturday’s event. By: Cam Rickers Amari Morgan – 6’5 – SG – Lanier – 2025 Amari Morgan kicked off the morning with a 27-point game, showing......
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NORCROSS, Georgia, – On the Radar Hoops is proud to present the annual Tip-Off Classic hosted at Norcross High School. We will cover the seven games on the docket today, which will showcase some of the top talent in the state of Georgia this year. Follow @OntheRadarHoops, @DrKrisWatkins, @CamRickersHoops, and @JL_Hemingway for more updates today. Read the PREVIEW for the event for more info on potential standouts for the day. By: Jonathan Hemingway Shiloh (74) vs. Norcross (65) The Generals jumped out to a big first quarter lead and held off a......
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The annual On the Radar Hoops Tip-Off Classic returns to Norcross High School on Saturday November 18th. This event showcases many of the city’s top teams and provides an opportunity for exposure and competition. For basketball fans and aficionados alike, it provides a look at great individual talent as well. Here is a glimpse into a few of the names who headline the event. By: Jonathan Hemingway On the Radar Hoops Tip-Off Classic Ticket link On the Radar Hoops media credentials Norcross vs. Shiloh (9:00pm) Coach Jesse McMilllan looks to continue the......
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On the Radar Hoops will host the second annual Thanksgiving Showcase November 22, 2023, at Central Gwinnett High School. Some of the area’s top teams will compete to get an early test of their mettle. It will also provide an ideal opportunity for individual players to showcase their abilities in front of Atlanta’s top media outlets. Here is a rundown of what to expect. By: Jonathan Hemingway Central Gwinnett vs. Tri-Cities (8:00pm) The host school, Central Gwinnett, is poised for a breakout season. Coach Marcus Spivey has put in work developing his......
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