OTRHoops Tournaments


Unsigned Senior Notebook - January 15, 2020

London Riley is one of the top shooters in the State and one of the top available guards. Photo – Ty Freeman 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. 6’6” F Quincy Canty (Cedar Shoals) Canty fits the mold of a modern-day stretch forward and has been putting up big numbers to help Cedar Shoals reach an......

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Big Southout Shootout Standouts - January 7, 2020

Christian Williams of Peachtree Ridge (GA) came up big in a win for the Lions. Photo – Ty Freeman Atlanta, Ga– At events like the Big South Shootout at Holy Innocents, it was a good chance to look into the future and see who basketball fans will be following in years to come. This event gave a quality look at underclassmen who will inevitably see their recruitment pick up as the summer months approach. Miles Kelly (Lilburn, Ga) – Parkview – 2021 This 6-foot-4 wing is one of the more promising prospects in......

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Big South Shootout Underclassmen Standouts - January 5, 2020

Felix Okpara dominated the competition at the Big South Shoot.  Atlanta, Ga– At events like the Big South Shootout at Holy Innocents, it was a good chance to look into the future and see who basketball fans will be following in years to come. This event gave a quality look at underclassmen who will inevitably see their recruitment pick up as the summer months approach. 2023 PG AJ Cheeks (Mountain View)-Having seen Mountain View twice in the past 2 weeks, I really liked how Cheeks played in both of these close matchups for......

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Tournament of Champions Recap - January 3, 2020

AJ White has some unbelieve scoring runs during the Tournament of Champions.  Marietta, Ga. –The Tournament of Champions Classic has set the bar high for tournaments statewide. Wheeler High School had plenty Division One graded prospects take part in the two day tournament. With that collection of talent in one place, please believe that we walked away with plenty of knowledge. Here are several prospects who stood above the rest: AJ White – (Alpharetta, Ga) – Chattahoochee – 2021 When talking about the elite scorers in the city of Atlanta you can’t have a conversation......

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John Wall Invitational Recap - December 30, 2019

Many of the top players and teams in the country participated in the John Wall Invitational. Raleigh, NC.,– The high school season is a time where the nation’s best players can shine brightly on the biggest stages. The John Wall Invitational is traditionally a place where you can find many of those performances. This 2019 version was no different. Here is a recap of the weekend’s biggest story lines. Redford Dunton & Lucas Taylor – (Wake Forest, NC) – Heritage 2021 One of the best 2021 duos in North Carolina, Dunton and......

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iHeart SCCPSS Christmas Classic Recap - December 24, 2019

The IHeart SCCPSS Christmas Classic featured many of the top players and teams on Georgia’s southern coast. Savannah, Ga – Our On the Radar team hit the road this week to check out holiday hoops action throughout the state of Georgia and Hypesouth Media was on location in Savannah. There was a multitude of talent on display, but several players nestled down on Georgia’s Southeastern Coast stood out and made their cases. Shamar Norman, Windsor Forest, 2021 Norman is a name that I’ve started to hear more over the past couple months and it’s......

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Lambert Holiday Classic - December 24, 2019

Sean-Pierre Akers-Kennedy and his Mountain View crew impressed at the Lambert Holiday Classic. Photo – Ty Freeman Suwannee, Georgia, – With high school teams practicing and preparing for region play, our focus shifts to prospects and teams that are poised to make the most noise during the winter months. Lambert High School hosted its’ annual holiday classic featuring many of the top teams in the Atlanta-Metro area. We take a look at several prospects who stood above the rest. Navaughn Maise – (Suwannee, Ga) – Peachtree Ridge – 2021 Maise got going early......

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Hawks-Naismith Classic Recap - December 16, 2019

Many of the top players and teams in the state of Georgia participated in the Hawks-Naismith Classic. Photo – Ty Freeman Norcross, Ga – The 2ndsegment of this year’s Hawks-Naismith Classic was held at Norcross this past Saturday, bringing together solid teams from multiple areas of the state across different classifications. The stars came to play, others elevated their status, and young guys held their own. Here’s who impressed. Big Men Dominate LT Overton – (Milton, Ga) – Milton High School – 2023 Overton hasn’t been in a Milton uniform for long, but......

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Hawks Naismith Tip-Off Classic Standouts - November 20, 2019

The Hawks-Naismith Tip-Off Classic featured some of the top teams in the state of Georgia.  Atlanta, Ga– Throughout the state of Georgia, the second weekend of the high school basketball season featured several intriguing match-ups; a lot of them in showcase format. At Norcross High School, the On the Radar Hoops Tip-Off Classic featured defending state champions McEachern and Therrell as well as perennial powerhouses Norcross, Southwest DeKalb, and Pebblebrook. Down at Albany State West, the Dougherty County Tip-Off Classic had some of the best teams from the rural part of the......

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Four on the Verge Guards from the OTR Tip-Off Classic -November 19, 2019

Danny Stubbs of Pebblebrook (GA) shined over the weekend at the OTR Tip-Off Classic. Photo – Ty Freeman Atlanta, Ga– The usual “big dog” prospects graced On the Radar’s Tipoff Classic this Saturday, but a couple up and coming players made statements and deserve their just due. Below, we examine four who turned heads and are teetering on breaking out. Danny Stubbs, Pebblebrook (GA), 2021 Stubbs was clearly the difference maker for the Pebblebrook Falcons in their 62-58 victory over Southwest Dekalb. The 6-foot lead guard controlled the game and looked comfortable......

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