The June live periods have come to a close, two great weekends at LakePoint full of the region’s top talent and coaches from across the country. Session 2 narrowed the field to strictly Georgia teams and provided for some competitive bracket play across the board. These are a couple of fresh new faces that jumped onto my radar this weekend. By: Cam Rickers 2026 PG Bryce Howson – Decatur Decatur was one of the biggest surprises of the weekend, tallying several impressive wins and winning the yellow bracket trophy. A couple of......
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On The Radar returned to home base this weekend for Summer Jam and gathered some of the top programs in the state. Big name prospects like Ace Bailey, Braedan Lue, and Gicarri Harris squared off making for some entertaining highlights and down to the wire finishes. These were a couple of my standouts from the 17u division on Sunday. By: Cam Rickers 2024 W Harry Kitey – Dunwoody United Six months ago, I considered Harry Kitey to be a hidden gem. Now, he’s on the boards of scouts and college coaches across......
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On The Radar returned to home base this weekend for Summer Jam and gathered some of the top programs in the state. Big name prospects like Ace Bailey, Braedan Lue, and Gicarri Harris squared off making for some entertaining highlights and down to the wire finishes. These were a couple of my standouts from the 17u division on Sunday. By: Cam Rickers 2024 G Jamichael Davis – AOT To put it simply, Jamichael Davis put on a show this weekend at Next Play 360. The pair of Rutgers commits were both rolling......
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OTR Sweet 16 Session 1: Sunday Standouts This weekend marked the first live period of the spring and top independent teams gathered from all over the country for Sweet 16 Session 1. Next Play 360 hosted the 17u division and was packed with college coaches, scouts, and spectators. Here are a couple of players that upped their stock. By: Cam Rickers 2023 G Chris Mubiru – JOPPA Ballers The JOPPA Ballers rolled through their competition this weekend behind some strong guard play from unsigned seniors, Chris Mubiru and Dallas Jones. Mubiru came......
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OTR Sweet 16 Session 1: Friday Night Standouts This weekend marked the first live period of the spring and top independent teams gathered from all over the country for Sweet 16 Session 1. Next Play 360 hosted the 17u division and was packed with college coaches, scouts, and spectators. Here are a couple of players that upped their stock. By: Cam Rickers 2024 F Myles Hosten – Swift Sports Only 2024 Myles Hosten was one of the most intriguing prospects I saw all weekend, a 6’7 forward that can play multiple positions......
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On The Radar hit the road for Spartanburg this weekend, the first Carolina event on the calendar. Top programs flocked from all over the southeast and we were able to get a look at some of Carolina’s top prospects as well as a few Georgia guys that made the most of their trip. Here are a few big men that stood out to me throughout the weekend. By: Cam Rickers 2025 F Trent Steinour – Team Curry Trent Steinour was ultra-productive for Team Curry while leading the 16u squad to a 3-0......
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On The Radar hit the road for Spartanburg this weekend, the first Carolina event on the calendar. Top programs flocked from all over the southeast and we were able to get a look at some of Carolina’s top prospects as well as a few Georgia guys that made the most of their trip. Here are a few guards that stood out to me throughout the weekend. By: Cam Rickers 2024 W David Clark – Atlanta All-Stars David Clark headlines the new-look Atlanta All-Stars and he carried the scoring load for most of......
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On The Radar hit the road for Spartanburg this weekend, the first Carolina event on the calendar. Top programs flocked from all over the southeast and we were able to get a look at some of Carolina’s top prospects as well as a few Georgia guys that made the most of their trip. Here are a few guards that stood out to me throughout the weekend. By: Cam Rickers 2024 G Delani Hammonds – Team Synergy When you talk about point guards that can really run the show, few can do so......
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This weekend played host to The Florida Opening, the first of five events that OTR will be hosting in Florida this spring and summer. The weekend was full of competitive games, highlight plays, and a few new faces. These area couple of 2025 players that caught my eye in Daytona. By: Cam Rickers (@CamRickersHoops) 2025 G Romie Cosby – Born To Win (Rickards) Romie Cosby had as good a weekend as anyone at The Florida Opening, dominating in both the 16u and 17u divisions for Born To Win. In one game I......
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OTR’s The Florida Opening took place in Daytona Beach this weekend, bring together some of the top sponsored and independent programs in the sunshine state for an awesome slate of basketball. Here are some 2024 prospects that made an impression this weekend. By: Cam Rickers (@CamRickersHoops) 2024 F/C Sammie Yeanay – Nightrydas (The Rock) Sammie Yeanay and his Nightrydas squad came to Daytona and put on an absolute show this weekend. Yeanay was especially impressive, showcasing a unique combination of physical tools, skills, and IQ. He’s got strong hands, able to pull......
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