WILDER, KY – Back to northern Kentucky OTR went, to host our 2nd trip to the region and another impressive field of teams from the Bluegrass and surrounding states. We played tournament-style basketball for this one rather than our more traditional pool play, and the intensity as we got down to a champion in the 3 high school divisions was fun to watch. We look at guys who made an immediate impression, part 1: By: Keith Agran Walker Craig | G | 2026 | Griffin Elite Long and skilled shooting guard has......
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Orlando, FL – On the Radar headed down to Orlando, Florida where Game Point hosted On the Radar’s Memorial Day Classic with their 6 indoor courts, featuring age groups from 14-17U. Lots of new players hit the scene and stood out to our evaluators that were heavily featured on our social media platforms and will be tracked heading into the June and July NCAA Live Periods. By: Jennifer Brazelton 2024 | 1 of 1 Elite | Sebastian Akins Sebastian Akins is a name we’ll be hearing a lot heading into the......
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MARIETTA, GA – With OTR split between Florida and Atlanta as the juggernaut continues to grow, I took to NextPlay 360 Saturday and Kell HS for what turned out to be a lot of quality action. Here are some guys from Saturday who were “Can’t Miss”: By: Keith Agran David Stone | G/F | 2024 | Pro One Select (TN) Pro One is a top brand in the Southeast and always brings a really strong product to our floors over their variety of age groups, couldn’t miss Stone’s activity at multiple levels......
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Gatlinburg, TN – On the Radar headed up to good ‘ole Rocky Top following two consecutive NCAA Live Periods. The Rocky Top Sports complex played host with their 6 indoor courts and surrounding high schools and middle schools that featured age groups 15-17U. Lots of new players hit the scene and stood out to our evaluators that were heavily featured on our social media platforms and will be tracked heading into the June and July NCAA Live Periods. By: Jennifer Brazelton 2025 | Arnett Hayes | Team Scoot The 2025 point......
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Gatlinburg, TN – On the Radar headed up to good ‘ole Rocky Top following two consecutive NCAA Live Periods. The Rocky Top Sports complex played host with their 6 indoor courts and surrounding high schools and middle schools that featured age groups 15-17U. Lots of new players hit the scene and stood out to our evaluators that were heavily featured on our social media platforms and will be tracked heading into the June and July NCAA Live Periods. By: Jennifer Brazelton 2024 | Jakkori Arnold | Promise Elite Jakkori Arnold is......
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Marietta , Georgia- On the Radar’s ‘Sweet Sixteen Session 2’ was the second NCAA Live Period of the travel season. Back in northwest Georgia and surrounding schools, this Live Period featured many of the southeast’s best travel teams. Offers and interests have picked up significantly following the first Live Period and with this second Live Period, college coaches have really begun to hone in on who are some of the premier standout players in 2024, 2025, and 2026. By: Jennifer Brazelton 2026 | Christopher Washington Jr. | Florida Rebels Florida Rebels,......
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OTR Sweet 16 Session 1: Saturday Standouts This weekend marked the first live period of the spring and top independent teams gathered from all over the country for Sweet 16 Session 1. Next Play 360 hosted the 17u division and was packed with college coaches, scouts, and spectators. Here are a couple of players that upped their stock. By: Cam Rickers 2024 G Tyson Wilson – Athletes of Influence Tyson Wilson is a name that’s been passed around a lot at OTR events in recent weeks, a stock-riser as we like to......
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Woodstock, Georgia- On the Radar’s ‘Who Wants the Smoke’ was the last tune up prior to an upcoming back-to-back NCAA Live Period. Back in northwest Georgi and surrounding schools, this tournament featured many of the southeast’s best travel teams. ‘Who Wants the Smoke’ gave a preview of which teams to track and prospects to follow heading into the Live Periods. By: Jennifer Brazelton 2025 | Matthew Able | Georgia Stars Matthew Able caught my eye last year with his deadly shooting ability. Able is one of the most consistent shot makers......
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Woodstock, Georgia- On the Radar’s ‘Who Wants the Smoke’ was the last tune up prior to an upcoming back-to-back NCAA Live Period. Back in northwest Georgi and surrounding schools, this tournament featured many of the southeast’s best travel teams. ‘Who Wants the Smoke’ gave a preview of which teams to track and prospects to follow heading into the Live Periods. By: Jennifer Brazelton 2024 | DJ Shine | Upward Stars DJ Shine has been a hot prospect early this travel season with his success for Upward Stars. Shine is a confident......
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DAYTONA BEACH, FL – The second of four trips to Florida headed back to Mainland HS, and there was some great talent in the gym once again to follow up The Opening March 25-26. We move to big guys who showed one or all aspects of a modern big-man game that intrigued. By: Keith Agran Javeon Wells | C | 2023 | Q6 All-Stars 17U Baety At 6-9 or so it’s such a condition of the recruiting climate that Wells is still unsigned, yes there’s work to be done further from the......
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