South Atlanta forward Tyler Thornton was a stock riser at the OTR Spring Showcase. Photo Cred: Steve Knight Atlanta, Ga. – Here are a few more names that stood above the rest from the Spring Showcase presented by OntheRadarHoops.com. This post high school season event is the perfect opportunity for the unsigned seniors to get noticed and for young players to gain notoriety. By: @OnTheRadarHoops Undoubtedly one of the big stock risers of the event was Tyler Thornton of South Atlanta High School. The 6-foot-7 power forward showed his ability to carve......
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Class of 2017 forward Rayshaun Hammonds of Norcross High School is ready to emerge as one of the state’s top prospects this high school season. Photo cred – Ty Freeman / Gwinnett County Media Day High School basketball officially kicked off yesterday in the state of Georgia. Excitement and anticipation in the Peach State is at a high level as players and coaches alike are ready to show what they got this year. As usual Georgia boasts of dozens of high major prospects and several #McDonaldsWatch candidates, which always makes the season......
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College coaches be sure to remember the name Trace Young of Kentucky Hoop Dreams. Photo Cred: Willie Evans Trace Young has all the signs of a future high-major player as he’s a 6’8 wing who makes shots, sees the floor and passes well with the ability to handle the ball under pressure. His size and skill package make him a terrific prospect for the next level. He has a very solid mid-range game; he understands when to drive to the rim and when to pull up before the defender can contest his shot. He is......
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Langston Hughes (GA) has a talented group of young players lead by sophomore forward Chuma Okeke. Photo Cred – Ty Freeman By: @OntheRadarHoops Chuma Okeke – (Atlanta, GA.), –Langston Hughes– 2017 Height: 6’8 Position: Wing Okeke is a unique talent standing at 6-foot-8 he is a skilled small forward that can play all three perimeter positions. He’s got all the signs of a future high-major player as he’s a 6’8 wing who makes shots, sees the floor and passes well, and can handle against pressure. He is not the quickest or most......
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This weekend DeAndre Ayton showed why some consider him the top player in the 2017 class. Photo Cred – Ronnie Flores Dayton, OH. – Flyin to the Hoop has established itself as the nation’s most prestigious tournament on an annual basis. The 13th edition of the event was no different, here are two points we walked away with: 1. DeAndre Ayton is a special talent Ayton has been tabbed as one of the top players in the class of 2017. This 6-foot-10 post player from Southern California is explosive around the basket where he dunks off passes......
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Sophomore Khalil Cuffee has had mulitple 30 point games this year for Langston Hughes. Photo Cred: Nikita Hemmingway The future is bright at Langston Hughes as third year Head Coach Rory Welsh has the boys off to a fast start with a record of 11-4. The Panthers are lead by sophomore guards Chuma Okeke and Khalil Cuffee who have helped evaluate the play of fellow sophomores Derrick Cook and Sean Nelson. Our staff got a first look at Langston Hughes talented sophomore class in the On the Radar Hoops Thanksgiving Showcase. Cuffee......
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Junior guard Alterique Gilbert powers Miller Grove (GA) to a win Wednesday January 7, 2015 Miller Grove (GA) guard Alterique Gilbert scored 16 points in a win Miller Grove (GA) F Raylon Richardson scored 20 points in a win Harry Giles finished with 35 points 16 rebounds in a win last night for Wesleyan Christian (NC) Collins Hill (GA) available guard Devin Watson finished with 16 points last night in a win Kevon Tucker of Dacula (GA) finished with 26 points 10 rebounds last night High Point signee Ricky Madison finished with......
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Class of 2016 wing Javis Diaz led the Wildcats in scoring in a win over Langston Hughes. Read the recap here. Photo cred – Nakita Hemingway The Thanksgiving Showcase presented by OntheRadarHoops.com provided a chance for area teams a measuring stick before they hit region play in the month of December. It also gave our OTRHoopsReport.com evaluators another chance to watch to see which individuals stood above the rest. Here is the recap of game number two that featured Duluth and Langston Hughes. By: @JLHemingwayPSB Game Recap: Duluth 65 Langston Hughes 64 This game took every second of the 32 minute contest to decide......
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Keep an eye on Anthony Showell of Duluth High School at the Thanksgiving Showcase. He will be one of the better point guards who will take the floor on November 29. Photo cred – Ty Freeman OntheRadarHoops.com has compiled some of the best talent in the state of Georgia for a one day showcase on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. This gives fans and college coaches alike the opportunity to get an early glimpse of which players and teams they should track later on in the season. Here is a preview of the......
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