OTR Hoops: Standouts from Battle at the Villages – May 5, 2024
THE VILLAGES, Fla.- On The Radar Hoops returned to the Sunshine State for the third time this season. Teams from across the state of Florida, as well as the Southeast Region are on display. Our media team was in full force sharing the spotlight on the stars who played their best. Here are the top standouts from Saturday:
By: Ross Van De Griek
2025 6-0 CG Lyrique Sartin (XPC Elite 17U)
Sartin was in full attack mode whether it was driving towards the front of the rim or making the right reads on when to kick out to open teammates. He is also a proficient playmaker as well as his ability to move with and without the basketball in his hands. On the defensive end, he has a strong nose for the basketball and is very active in the passing lanes.
2026 6-5 Wing Isaac Buckley (SE Elite Black 16U)
The 6-5 sophomore combo forward brought a ton of versatility on the offensive end where he can score off the catch as well as off the bounce. Buckley has become more comfortable handling the basketball against pressure where he makes the strong, accurate pass in transition. On the defensive end, Buckley shows a ton of length on the defensive end where he can guard multiple positions as well as rebound well for his size.
2025 6-5 CG Anthony Jones (North Point Youth)
Jones is a very crafty guard who is driven to get his teammates involved on both ends of the floor, doing what it takes to win. On the offensive end, Jones was very dangerous in the open court where he made a few 3-pointers via the step back or off the bounce. On the defensive end, Jones showed a ton of athleticism with his ability to get on the glass as well as push the pace in transition. Jones will be a name worth keeping tabs on for the rest of the spring and into the summer.
2027 6-5 CG Isaac Jacobs (Game Speed Elite 17U)
Listed at 6-5, Jacobs is a strong-framed wing that plays with a load of physicality on both ends of the floor. A true floor general who continues to raise his stock and should see a ton of potential as he enters just his sophomore year. Jacobs plays with a ton of confidence on both ends of the floor and is unafraid when it comes to finishing at the front of the rim playing against kids two years older than him.
2025 6-5 CG Jayce Humphries (PSB Tampa Elite 17U)
The 6-5 junior combo guard is as tough as nails when it comes to finishing around the rim, as well as being a pure knockdown shooter from behind the arc. Humphries made some timely baskets in the win over Holiday Hoops where he finished with a team-high 16 points on four made 3-pointers. His defensive game has continued to grow as he plays with a ton of versatility and can guard multiple positions has spoken high volumes about his upside.
2024 6-4 CG Amari Nealy (Holiday Hoops)
Nealy, A 6-4 combo guard remains unsigned and brought a huge versatile skillset where he can guard the perimeter as well as in the paint on the defensive end. Despite the loss to PSB Tampa Elite, Nealy started slow but picked it up in the second half scoring 12 of his 16 points. Whoever, Nealy decides to commit as a college prospect will be getting as tough of a two-way prospect as you’ll find.
2026 6-2 SG Sam Mitchell (321 SuperSonics)
The 6-2 lefty has a sweet shooting stroke and left it on full display in the win over Above Academy. He also has a smooth attack game where he can finish through traffic and is unafraid when it comes to finishing through contact. On the defensive end, Mitchell was applying constant pressure when guarding the ball getting steals which led to baskets on the offensive end. Look for Mitchell’s stock to continue to rise as the spring and summer roll on, as well as when he heads into his junior year where colleges could soon be on his radar.
Ross Van De Griek has been a Southeast Regional scout for On The Radar Hoops since January 2024. He has been involved in basketball scouting since August 2022 and coaching since 2015. You can reach him via email at rossvdg14@gmail.com or follow him on X/Twitter @RossVDG14.
