The younger guys set the tone for the older ones. Their intensity and competitiveness did not go unnoticed in Session One. By: Bilal Benjamin Beckham Reeve | FEA | 6th (Pictured Above) Where do I start with Reeve? He is one of very few 6th graders with a developing all-around skill set. He covets a combination of shooting accuracy and playmaking. Reeve dominated both offensively and defensively in a comeback victory for FEA against Stonecrest Raptors. Reeves led FEA 2030 to a 4-0 battleground start. Trey Hampton | Atlanta Celtics | 6th......
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The 7th grade group was arguably the most competitive in Session One. The energy that was brought each game was unmatched. By: Bilal Benjamin Camareon Logan | B Maze Elite (Pictured Above) Logan, established himself as a defensive stopper in Session One. His defensive skills not only thwarted opponents’ offensive plays but also seamlessly transitioned into impactful offensive opportunities for his team. Logan’s consistent on ball pressure and energy sparked something in his teammates to follow suit. Kaden Mullins | Handlelife Mullins, was the driving force behind Handlelife due to his ability......
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The backcourt play at Session One of Battleground showed that fundamentals still matter in basketball. Here are some notable performers from the event. By: Bilal Benjamin Shamar madden | 6’2” | Game Elite Madden may very well be the best pure scorer in Georgia’s class of 2028. He is consistent with his play and does not cheat the game. His agility and quick decision-making on the court make him an offensive force. Coaches stressed in-game on ways to slow down Madden. He is a true gem that Game Elite has on their......
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The southeast arguably produces the best front court players in the country. These are some of the best front court players in middle school. They showed out at Session 1 of the Battleground. By: Bilal Benjamin Quinton Wilson | 6’3” | Florida Rebels Wilson is regarded as the No. 1 prospect in the class of 2028, and he showed why at Session 1. He has an exceptional all-around skill set. His attention to detail and on court presence is top tier. He showcased remarkable abilities in scoring, passing, and defense. As the......
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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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