OTR Circuit News: Higdon Commits to the Naval Academy – October 8, 2025

This week we look at Carter Higdon’s commitment and also a number of offers for prospects who competed on the OTR Circuit this year.

By: Jonathan Hemingway

Carter Higdon Commits to the Naval Academy

Class of 2026 forward/center Carter Higdon announced his commitment to the Naval Academy last week. He is a 6-foot-8 prospect who competed with OTR Circuit 17U champions Team Person this year. He competes with Cambridge High School in Milton, Georgia.

This is what his high school coach, David Akin, had to say about Higdon’s development while competing with the Bears:

Carter has improved each season he has been here. He has a huge upside as he now focuses on basketball only, after splitting time with football. He has accepted his role within our team the past few years and is now ready to lead us as a senior. What sets him apart from other players is his focus on team wins and not individual stats.

Here is our evaluation from this year’s Who Wants the Smoke? event in Marietta, Georgia:

At 6-foot-8, he impacts the game in the low post or at the top of the key. His versatility allows him to play the 4 alongside a traditional center or serve as a small-ball 5 in a spread offense. Higdon’s high-energy approach and willingness to handle the little things—setting solid screens, crashing the glass, and making timely passes from the high post—make him invaluable.

Higdon reported offers from Georgia Southern and Jacksonville State before ultimately choosing the Naval Academy.

Higdon and Cambridge open their season on November 8^th at home versus Chattahoochee.

NEWS AND NOTES FROM THE CIRCUIT (Click Hyperlinks for Video of Prospect)

Class of 2026 combo guard Rashad Brown earned an offer from Minnesota North College.

Class of 2026 wing Kyler Johnson gets an offer from Berea College. He ran with Devin Butts Elite on the OTR Circuit.

Class of 2026 guard Nolan Ericson of PSB Elite Charlotte earned offers from Dean College Hampden Sydney last week.

Class of 2026 guard Luca Fornaro of South Forsyth High School and Georgia Legacy has been offered by Guilford College.

Class of 2027 post Kyle Blair receives an offer from Ohio University. He is a rising star with The First Academy and Sunshine Elite.

Class of 2026 point guard Milan Abouzeide of Cuthberson High School and PSB Elite Charlotte gets an offer from Pfeiffer University.

Class of 2026 guard Andre Dupree Allatoona High School and B4 Academy reports offers from Maryville College and Calhoun Community College. He is a strong, physical guard with an instinct to score.

Class of 2026 guard Matthew Rivlin of Marvin Ridge High School and PSB Elite Charlotte earns an offer from Guilford College.

Class of 2026 point guard William Myles scored 43 points at a Southern Hoops Jamboree game with Etowah High School last weekend. He is one of the top uncommitted prospects in the Atlanta Metro area this year. He played with Sewer South on the OTR Circuit.

Class of 2026 point guard Carter Turnbow of Allatoona High School and Georgia Legacy was on target last weekend at the Southern Hoops Report Jamboree. He scored 32 points in a win over Centennial.

Class of 2026 guard LJ Morgan picks up an offer from Minnesota North College. He played with Devin Butts Elite on the OTR Circuit.

Class of 2026 guard Aidan DeMeglio of Oviedo High School and Oviedo Magic picks up an offer from Southern Maine.

Jonathan Hemingway has been a National Evaluator for On the Radar Hoops since 2013. He has been involved in the basketball community since 1995 as a coach, camp director and evaluator. You can reach him at CoachHemi@gmail.com and follow him on twitter @CoachHemi.