#OTRHoopsReport – ELITE 32 REWIND – September 7, 2018

POWDER SPRINGS, Georgia – This week we take a look at the OTR Elite 32 Showcase from this July. This high profile tournament brought out the biggest coaches in the college industry. It also provided a depth of exposure for teams and prospects from the Southeastern Region. Take a look at the coverage below.

Jonathan Hemingway – ELITE 32 RECAP

200+ College Coaches in attendance this weekend at the On the Radar Hoops Elite 32

✅ Scholarship opportunities
✅ National Media
✅ Top Notch Exposure pic.twitter.com/ipfmtPMXR0

— Shun Williams (@OntheRadarHoops) July 14, 2018

On the Radar Hoops is an independent basketball tournament company that is able to bring together the best teams from all arenas of the grassroots world. The Elite 32 showcase pitted many of the top of independent travel teams against each other. While also allows those teams the opportunity to cross match against some of the nation’s top shoe sponsored teams. As a result, college coaches from nearly every conference east of the Mississippi River were represented at the Elite 32. This provided unmatched exposure for teams regardless of their affiliation. Players who were projected as low major prospects were able to show their skills and EARN OFFERS from high and mid major colleges following the event.

I’ve lost count of how many 3-balls Devin Butts has hit this morning, but it’s at least seven. Josh Pastner, Tom Crean and Ron Hunter all have eyes on him. #Elite32

— Dan McDonald (@DMcDonaldRivals) July 15, 2018

Spending day four of the first July evaluation period at @OntheRadarHoops’ Elite 32 in Atlanta. pic.twitter.com/GSXmTW8WVI

— Evan Daniels (@EvanDaniels) July 14, 2018

@EvanDaniels@247Sports interviews 6’10 Kai Jones, 2020 Jamal Mashburn Jr, and the 2021 duo of Jordan Shorter & Wesley Cardet after an impressive showing at the Elite 32 @OntheRadarHoopspic.twitter.com/z9dWkveCCJ

— Team Breakdown (@TeamBreakdown) July 15, 2018

Teams also had the privilege of playing in front of national media members like Evan Daniels of 247 Sports and Dan McDonald of Rivals.com. With this opportunity, players have the platform to move into the national ranking discussion or even gain higher visibility for post season awards.

Wall to wall college coaches to watch Team Breakdown at the #Elite32@OntheRadarHoopspic.twitter.com/qaZDu5Ru2R

— Team Breakdown (@TeamBreakdown) July 15, 2018

‘19 Jordan “Snow” Brown @Jb_brown1 highlights from Game #3 at the @OntheRadarHoops Elite 32 w/ @JHillsman pic.twitter.com/rYcfb56e8a

— EJ Brown (@AlbEliteTigers) July 17, 2018

Elite 32 ??? @ATLHOOPS2019 @Coach_Kloman @Coach_DWall @OntheRadarHoops pic.twitter.com/MxwyGQAV9f

— Jordan Black ? (@2d1jordan) July 17, 2018

The NCAA has drastically changed the landscape of grassroots basketball next July. The shrinking window where college coaches can actually view players will make where you play all the more important. Understanding that the number of teams in a tournament is not always indicative of the quality of exposure. The Elite 32 will provide the same type of visibility next year as it did in 2018.

And right on que, another kid off of my sleeper list picks up an offer.

Congrats Clarence Jackson @cash9_ on your offer from Oklahoma Baptist at #OTRSuper6

That’s now his second offer, picked up Florida Southern last week at #OTRElite32

Who’s next? https://t.co/itCzJyF1Tc

— Kowacie Reeves (@HypesouthMedia) July 19, 2018

Charlotte and South Florida offered Team GA Magic 2019 Devin Butts @devinab_1 today.@TeamGAMagic #OTRElite32

— Kowacie Reeves (@HypesouthMedia) July 17, 2018

Jonathan Hemingway is a National Evaluator for the OTRHoopsReport. Hemingway serves on the Board of Selectors for the Naismith Trophy. He is also the publisher of CoachHemi.com. He has been involved in the community since 1996 as a coach, camp director and evaluator. You can reach him via email at JonathanHemingway@PeachStateBasketball.com and follow him on  twitter @JLHemingwayPSB