OTR Hoops: Top Available Seniors Part II – February 2, 2025

With the high school season winding down it is time to look at which seniors have done the most to elevate their recruiting stock this season. The OTR media team has tracked many of these players at events in and around the city. Here is a second installment of impressions of available seniors.
By: Jonathan Hemingway
Greg Howard – Guard – St. Francis
St. Francis has put together a solid year, despite a tough non-region schedule. They have their eyes set to make more noise once the post season arrives. Howard is a big part of the success thus far and ought to be key for the Knights down the stretch. The 6-foot-2 combo guard is a threat to score at the rim on every possession. He has an explosive first step and soft touch around the rim. His skills are in demand at the next level as well.
Greg Howard excels getting downhill in the paint where he can finish a number of ways over defenders.
📌:@GHoward2025 @GregHowardJr7 @CoachBJones2 @DemondStephens pic.twitter.com/vQ0FAIV4Mn
— Shun Williams (@OntheRadarHoops) March 31, 2024
Miles Clanton – Forward – Norcross
The Blue Devils are atop Region 7 in Class AAAAAA and Clanton is a reason for that success. The 6-5 wing forward is active, strong, and versatile. His highlight reel from this year is full of dunks and full court finishes. Clanton works at the top of the key in the coach McMillan’s offense as a high-post threat as a driver and shooter. Given his motor and production, there are several programs in the Southeast who ought to check in on him this month.
Miles Clanton is an active forward who plays hard on both ends of the floor.
He scores around the basket, in the paint, rebounds and can defend multiple positions.
:@CoachJuke @_coachjake @ClantonLuke @milesclanton44 @NorcrossHoops pic.twitter.com/Jc8PnRFiJj
— Shun Williams (@OntheRadarHoops) December 17, 2024
Alex Young – Wing – Etowah
The Eagles are eyeing a 20-win season and a potential run in the state tournament. Young has found his groove this season as a consistent scorer. The 6-6 wing is a reliable shooter from range while also possessing the size to battle in traffic. Programs that need a shooter with size and strength need to actively pursue Young in upcoming months.
Alex Young is a knock down shooter with size and athleticism.
:@1stloveb @NorcrossHeat @alexyoung2025 @BHSBroncosHoops pic.twitter.com/Ppt7hy652k
— Shun Williams (@OntheRadarHoops) March 21, 2024
Boston Kersh – Guard – Cherokee Bluff
Kersh is an intriguing prospect in North Georgia. He is a 6-4 ball handler capable of creating plays and distributing to teammates. He can shoot the ball with consistency from the perimeter while also being able to finish with strength in traffic. His all-around game gives us reason to believe that he has a ceiling that will produce at the collegiate level.
Boston Kersh showed that he could move without the ball to score or get a buckets/find teammates with the ball in his hands.
:@SHReport @CBluff_MBB @BostonKersh @AtlAllStars_ @CoachTravis pic.twitter.com/kbblQOX5L4
— Shun Williams (@OntheRadarHoops) December 12, 2024
Jordan Samuel – Forward – Winder Barrow
Samuel is a jack-of-all-trades prospect. He has settled in as a defensive anchor for the Doggs this season. We took note of his shot blocking and rebounding abilities earlier this season. Yet do not discount the 6-7 prospect’s ability to put points on the board. Filling his role as a complimentary piece in coach McDaniel’s offense, he is ready to drain a 3-pointer or finish a dunk when the Doggs’ slashing guards create space.
‘25 Jordan Samuel, of Winder-Barrow, had a strong showing in the early games. He showed the ability to shoot the ball from outside the paint, while defending it diligently on the other end. His performance earned him an offer from Voorhees. #SHReport pic.twitter.com/x8e1XtQ32z
— Baseline To Sideline(Ωψφ) (@BTS_Report) March 10, 2024
Jaydon Cole – Guard – Milton
The Eagles are hitting on all cylinders this new year. They are 10-0 in region play and recently knocked off Whitney Young (IL) during their annual 5-star Classic. Cole has been in the mix all season. His shooting abilities have been an asset in coach Whitehart’s offense. Cole is more than a shooter, however. He finds ways to contribute across the stat sheet. Expect Cole and company to make a run in the state tournament.
Jaydon Cole is a knock down shooter who has the ability to stretch the floor better than most.
When he gets hot he can knock down several deep three pointers in a row.
📌:@SHReport @colemanor @WhitehartHoops @milton_hoops @JaydonCole_2025 pic.twitter.com/wb3eLZcOf5
— Shun Williams (@OntheRadarHoops) November 30, 2024
Jaxson Jones – Forward – Gainesville
Jones is a 6-7 forward with touch, length, and versatility. It is easy to see that his best days on the court are still in front of him. Yet, he has had a very productive season with the Red Elephants. He can shoot the standstill 3-pointer and block shots in the paint. Interest and offers came quickly for him last month. A strong finish in the state tournament could earn him even more.
Jaxson Jones is loaded with upside and talent.
He’s athletic and agile for his size, quick off his feet and able to cover the court effortlessly.
:@mrJNel @SHReport @that_brooks_jb @JonesJaxson1 @RedElephant_MBB pic.twitter.com/73PiIgebpB
— Shun Williams (@OntheRadarHoops) December 10, 2024
Chandler Bing – Forward – Pace Academy
Pace Academy is on a roll with a 20-4 record and perfect in region play. Coach Sharman White is eyeing another state title with the Knights. With Bing running the floor and being active along the frontline, there is reason for optimism. We have watched Bing a few times this high school season and he looks confident in his role. He is a strong, mobile forward who can clean up missed shots on the weakside glass. Or he is equally effective at leading the break off a defensive rebound. Bing’s skill and athleticism should have college coaches interested as they round out rosters this spring.
No player took more advantage of the platform at @HawksNaismith yesterday than 2025 Chandler Bing
going for 37pts/5reb/2blks in a win📌@Chandler_Bing35 @OntheRadarHoops @SHReport @Pace_Hoops @coachswhite pic.twitter.com/kiUS8lwgCN
— Dr. Kris Watkins (@DrKrisWatkins) November 24, 2024
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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