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OTR Hoops: Tip-Off Classic Standout Performers – November 19, 2024

OTR Hoops: Tip-Off Classic Standout Performers - November 19, 2024
November 20, 2024

NORCROSS, Georgia, – The annual Tip-Off Classic lived up to the hype with five quality games. As expected, there were plenty of individual prospects to track. Here is a second look at standout performers. Check out the top scorers and results from the event here.

By: Jonathan Hemingway

Connor Teasley – Norcross High School – 2025

Teasley continued the momentum that he generated this spring/summer on the OTR circuit last weekend. He is positioning himself as one of the elite scoring guards in the state this year. His touch from the arc and ability to hit pull-up jumpers makes him a double-digit scoring threat nightly. He scored 20 points in a win over Pebblebrook at the TOC and should lead the Blue Devils to many more wins this season.

KJ Harris – Grayson High School – 2025

Harris joins the Rams this season for his senior season. He is a well-built wing who can fill many categories on the stat sheet. On Saturday evening he led his team in points (21, tied with Caleb Holt). He hit a pair of threes in the fourth quarter and found a way to get to the foul line a handful of times as well. Garris is the son of Kiwane Garris Sr. who was an all-time great point guard at the University of Illinois (1993-97).

Tre Keith – Tri-Cities – 2026

It was a tough night overall for the Bulldogs. An early season test against a nationally ranked team is tough to overcome. Nevertheless, there were a few bright spots to track coming out of the night, which included sophomore guard Tre Keith. He is a steady hand in the back court who can handle and put the ball on the deck to create. His shot making caught our eye on this night. He finished with 11 points, but the potential of his game is on the rise.

Malik Rideout – Peachtree Ridge – 2026

Rideout is in new scenery this year as he suits up for the Lions. He looks to be comfortable in his new uniform and picking up where he left off this summer. He scored 18 points and was confident with his jumper and his downhill attack. Rideout is positioning himself as one of the better two-way guards in the junior class in the state of Georgia.

Phil Howard – Central Gwinnett – 2025

Howard was not one of the top scorers in his team’s win on Saturday. However, his play caught the eye of several evaluators at the TOC. He is an athletic combo guard who can turn the momentum of the game with his defense. We appreciate his lateral quickness and physical strength. Howard also impacted the game with his open court ball handling. He ought to play a key role for coach Spivey and the Black Knights this season.

Christian Braxton – Berkmar – 2025

Braxton will be a key piece for coach Witherspoon’s squad this season. He flashed his 3-point shooting with a pair of 3-pointers in the second half match-up versus Sequoyah. He finished with 16 points in their win. Braxton is a capable combo guard who defends his position and is able to put points on the scoreboard.

Khalil Annunziate – Berkmar – 2025

Annunziate is a new name for our staff. He is a 6-7 post player with strength and footwork in the paint. Given the Patriots strong backcourt, the senior provides a solid interior balance for their roster. We liked how he played with energy and was able to get to the free throw line by drawing fouls on the block.

Brendan Tousignaut – Sequoyah – 2025

The Kennesaw State coaching staff was courtside to watch Tousignaut, who will suit up for the Owls next season. The 6-4 prospect earned a reputation on the OTR circuit with his consistent perimeter shooting. And now the senior is showing athleticism that will allow him to compete with athletes in Conference USA.

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 JLHemingway@gmail.com and follow him on twitter @JL_Hemingway.


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