OTRHoops Tournaments


#OTRHoopsReport: Dallas National Hoopfest Preview - Dec. 14, 2018

Tyrese Maxey will headline the Dallas National Hoopfest Atlanta, Ga– The 2018-2019 Dallas, Texas National Hoopfest presented by ARS/Rescue Rooter is set to tip off this weekend December 14thand 15that Waxahachie High School. The National Hoopfest event every year makes their way through Dallas, Memphis, Washington D.C, and Tampa Bay. With the Washington D.C event passing, the next stop for this season’s tour will be in the lone star state in Dallas and this field is once again loaded from top to bottom. The Dallas Hoopfest field includes top programs from around......

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#OTRHoopsReport: National Hoops Festival Recap - Dec. 12, 2018

Anthony Edwards dropped 41 points Friday night at the National Hoops Festival. Photo – Jordan Davis Hyattsville, MD.,-The National Hoops Festival has established itself as one of the nation’s most prestigious showcases, Which displayed some of the top programs around the country. These matchups allowed for a terrific showdown over the weekend. The line-up included nationally ranked players such as Anthony Edwards, Hunter Dickerson, Jaden Springer. and Jeremy Roach. Here is a look at a few individuals who took advantage of the exposure. Villanova Recruit Ranked To Low 6’9 Jeremiah Robinson-Earl doesn’t get enough press and depending on what......

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#OTRHoopsReport: BCB Buford Showcase Recap - Dec. 10, 2018

Marcus Watson of Buford (GA) shined Saturday in the BCB Showcase.  Atlanta, Ga – This past weekend, our staff checked in at the Buford Showcase in Buford, Georgia to check out some of the top teams in Georgia. As we finish up 2018, teams are getting in a groove and trying to play their best basketball. There were a couple of games that came down to the wire.  You can see the sense of urgency in all teams trying to execute and perform well going into the new year. There were a......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Anthony Edwards is as good as advertised - Dec. 10, 2018

Anthony Edwards has proved that he is the number 1 player in the country this season. Photo – Ty Freeman Atlanta, Ga – The big news from last month was that big time shooting guard Anthony Edwards announced that he would be reclassifying from the 2020 class to become a member of the this years 2019 class.  This move automatically puts Edwards at the top of the class and most certainly destined to be on the 2019 McDonald All American roster.  Playing in two games at the Hard In The Paint Classic......

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#OTHoopsReport: Hard in the Paint notebook - Nov. 29, 2018

Malachi Rhodes has been a force on the interior for Wheeler (GA) this season. Photo – Ty Freeman Atlanta, Ga – This past weekend, our staff checked in to see the talent being held at the Hard in The Paint Give Back Classicat Benjamin E Mays High School. Games were competitive all day and it seems as if every school is starting to find their identity as the season approaches region play. There was some of the top talent in GA being displayed along with arguably the best player in the country......

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#OTRHoopsReport: OTR Thanksgiving TOC Game Recaps - November 19, 2018

California signee Charles Smith of Wheeler High School showed off his skills Saturday night win at the OTR Thanksgiving Tip-Off Classic. Photo cred – Ty Freeman NORCROSS, Georgia, – The OTR Thanksgiving Tip-Off Classic provided many of the areas top teams an early season test. Dozens of college coaches and national media members were on hand to report on the action. Below is an overview of the action from Saturday’s games. For a look back at all top scorers from Saturday, see our LIVE BLOG Article written by Jonathan Hemingway (@JLHemingwayPSB) Wheeler......

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OTR Thanksgiving Tip-Off Classic LIVE BLOG - November 17, 2018

NORCROSS, Georgia, – A eight game slate kicks off today at Norcross High School. We will provide the day’s leading scorers and top highlights from today’s action. For  a preview of all games and players to watch, click HERE. Blog aggregated by Jonathan Hemingway (@JLHemingwayPSB) On the Radar Hoops Tip-Off Classic ?: November 17 ? Norcross (GA) ? Schedule pic.twitter.com/7h4bNe4Rkr — Shun Williams (@OntheRadarHoops) October 26, 2018 8:30pm Wheeler 62 vs. Norcross 55 WHS Leading Scorers 2019 Malachi Rhodes – 16 points 2019 Roscoe Eastmond (Denver) – 15 points 2019 Charles Smith......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Georgia Elite 8 Tip-Off Classic Notebook - Nov. 14, 2018

Senior forward Jared Jones came up big Saturday for McEachern (GA) in a win. Photo Cred – Ty Freeman Atlanta, Ga– The Georgia Elite 8 Tip- Off set the hottest stage in Atlanta for high school hoops this past weekend. Crowds flocked to the famed McEachern (GA) gymnasium to watch the best and brightest young stars hailing from the Peach state. Matchups featuring several nationally ranked players and a host of others committed to play basketball at institutions next Fall did not disappoint with all wire to wire games coming down to the......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Southwest Dekalb Showdown Recap - Nov. 13, 2018

Eugene Brown helped his Southwest Dekalb (GA) crew pick up their first win of the season. Photo – Ty Freeman Atlanta, Ga– The Georgia High School Basketball Season has kicked off to a great start as we got to see 14 teams come out and compete this past weekend. Southwest Dekalb had a great atmosphere as they hosted SWD Showdown. The talent level was impressive and players performed at a high level all night. As teams were trying build chemistry and find their rhythm, every team came out to battle. There were......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Georgia's Elite 8 Tip-Off Classic Rundown - Nov 12, 2018

Anthony Edwards proved why he is regarded as one of the top players in the country. Photo Cred – Jordan Davis Atlanta, Ga. – The Georgia Elite 8 Tip-Off Classic has set the bar high for one-day showcases nationwide. Director Omar Cooper, had plenty Division One graded prospects take part in the seven-game set at McEachern High School. 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 Saturday afternoon. Sharife Cooper – McEachern (GA) – 2020 In the game......

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