Atlanta, Ga – As opening night closes in this evening, we’ve been taking a look at 15 players to watch and breaking down what makes them special. We’ve gotten through the first 10, we finish our list with the final 5 today (in no particular order). David Thomas | 6-2 | PG | Eagle’s Landing | 2023 Has been a fast-rising prospect for 2 years now, vaulting through Camps and Showcases and often playing up and starring on the grassroots scene. Surrounded by seasoned and talented veterans with the Eagles he can be......
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Norcross High School will be the location of the ninth annual On the Radar Hoops Thanksgiving Tip-Off Classic. Current NBA players that have made their imprint at this event in the past include Sharife Cooper (McEachern), Brandon Boston (Norcross), Malik Beasley (St. Francis), Devin Vassell (Peachtree Ridge), Patrick Williams (West Charlotte), Josh Okogie (Shiloh), Collin Sexton (Pebblebrook) and others. This year’s edition of the Tip-Off Classic will showcase future college stars and perhaps a few future pros as well. Time will tell. In the meantime, you can be the judge of which......
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LILBURN, Georgia, – There was such a bevy of talent at the OTR Tip-Off Classic that is requires a second recap. Here are the players we watched and took note of on Saturday afternoon. Check the game recaps HERE and our first list of standouts HERE. By: @JLHemingwayPSB Kaleb Banks – Fayette County High School – 2022 Banks is a 6-foot-7 wing who has all they physical tools to be a special player. He displayed footwork on the perimeter and range out beyond the 3-point arc. When he gets space, he can......
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The LakePoint Live Showcase was completed last weekend at the Champions Center with high-level 15U-17U teams coming together to compete. As expected there were lots of impressive guards who helped their teams, but there were also a host of frontcourt players who made significant contributions at the event. Here are some forward prospects that left their mark at LakePoint. By: Trent Markwith 2021 PF Omarion Smith If you were looking for a tenacious paint enforcer at LakePoint, Omarion Smith more than satisfied that desire. He plays a vital role for an Aim High......
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Kok Yat is one of Georgia’s best in the 2022 class. Photo – Stan Johnson Atlanta, Ga – Continuing on with the 2022 rankings breakdown, forwards are the next area of focus. It doesn’t take long to go through Georgia’s best 5 forwards in this class as all of them are within the Top 10 of the rankings. All 5 prospects bring versatility but also have unique qualities that distinguish them from the others. By: Trent Markwith Photo – @hoopsbystan Full Rankings: Relentless Hoops Class of 2022 Rankings In the......
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Eugene Brown III of Southwest Dekalb (GA) shined over the weekend at the Southwest Dekalb Showdown. Decatur, Ga– The Southwest Dekalb Showdown played host to several schools this weekend from Augusta all the way back down I-20 to Southwest Dekalb High School. I was able to see a few games and here’s a list of my notable players to track the rest of the season on their respective school teams. Xavier Worthy – Redan High School, (Stone Mountain, Ga) 2020 Worthy was the lone bright spot for Redan this weekend. Worthy was the......
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Lawrenceville, Ga., – Finding a way to play top talent while also getting quality exposure is a tough proposition for younger players. However, the Junior Elite 100 Camp provided that exact formul. Here is a look at some of the stars of tomorrow who got a chance to perform in front of our OTRHoopsReport.com evaluators. Middle School Talent Noticed at the Junior Elite 100 Camp Another guard that stood out was Chauncey Wiggins of Edwards MS (GA). He showed exceptional vision with the ball in his hands. He was able to find open teammates......
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