Tag: Dennis Smith Jr


#OTRHoopsReport: Hilton Invitational - Jan. 27, 2015

Junior guard Markelle Fultz of DeMatha (MD) has been one of the hottest prospects in the country this year. Photo Cred: Ty Freeman Norcross, Ga. – The Hilton Invitational has set the bar high for one-day showcases nationwide. Director Jesse McMillan had plenty Division One graded prospects take part in the seven-game set at Norcross High School. With that collection of talent in one place, please believe that we walked away with plenty of knowledge. Here are three prospects who stood above the rest saturday afternoon. Markelle Fultz – (Upper Marlboro, MD) DeMatha......

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#OTRHoopsReport: 2015 Predictions Part II - Jan. 16, 2015

Sophomore guard Troy Brown is a name you’ll want to remember.  Photo cred – Craig Miller / USA Which Junior is poised for the biggest jump headed into the spring and summer viewing period? The class of 2016 is loaded at the point guard position when you consider the likes of DeAaron Fox, Kobi Simmons and Dennis Smith Jr. However, there is even depth at the position outside of the 5 star prospects at the top of the class. One player in particular that has rose within our OTRHoopsReport.com rankings is Curtis Jones of......

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#OTRHoopsReport: 2015 Predictions - January 15, 2015

Could Harry Giles III be the top player in the class of 2016? We discuss this question with other predictions for the upcoming year. Photo cred – Jon Lopez Which player is poised to claim the top spot for the class of 2016? After watching Harry Giles of Winston Salem, N.C., at the City of Palms with Wesleyan Christian, I am leaning towards giving the 6-foot-10 power forward the edge in the class. He blends power, athleticism and skill as well as anyone we have seen in recent years at the position.......

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#OTRHoopsReport: 2014 Rewind - Jan. 5, 2015

2014 was a big year for Malik Beasley of St. Francis HS. He established himself as an ELITE scorer this summer for the Georgia Stars. Photo cred – Jon Lopez/Nike With 2014 in the books, it is time to look back at some of the high points of the year. Our OTRHoopsReport.com team has crisscrossed the country following the top talent in the country. Along the way we have documented the year’s best storylines and performances. Here is a look back on the year. By: @JLHemingwayPSB Best single game Performance HS Game: We......

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#OTRHoopsReport: High School Hoops Festivial - Dec. 15, 2014

Tatum is the top wing prospect in the nation in the class of 2016. Read about how he showed out at the Hoops Festival this past weekend. Photo cred – Jon Lopez/Nike Hyattsville, MD.,-The High School Hoops Festival has established itself as one of the nation’s most prestigious showcases, Which displayed some of the top programs around the country. These matchups allowed for a terrific showdown over the weekend. The line-up included nationally ranked players such as Thon Maker, Jayson Tatum, Dennis Smith Jr. and DJ Harvey. Here is a look at a few individuals who......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Stat Central - Week of Dec.13, 2015

Georgia comitt Tyree Crump poured in 54 points Saturday night in a win Monday December 15, 2015 2016 guard Kevon Tucker of Dacula (GA) scored 21 points last night in a win Trinity Christian (NC) guard Dennis Smith Jr. finished with a game high 35 points yesterday 2016 F Thon Maker of Orangeville Prep (CAN) finsihed with 15 points 5 rebounds yesterday in a win Oak Ridge (FL) guard Antonio Blakeney finished with 36 points in a win Wesleyan Christian (NC) F Harry Giles scored 32 pooints in a win saturday night......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Recruiting Recap-Week of June 23, 2014

2016 Kobi Simmons has been one of the hottest prospects this spring Monday June 23, 2014 Kansas has offered 2016 PF Harry Giles of CP3 All-Stars 2015 Team Charlotte wing Rayjon Tucker received an offer from Clemson Tennessee has offered 2015 Each 1 Teach 1 C Tacko Fall 2016 Michigan Mustangs PF Austin Davis was on campus at Indiana Memphis has offered 2016 Atlanta Celtics guard Kobi Simmons 2017 PG Aaron Thompson of Team Takeover received an offer from Holy Cross George Mason offered 2015 Boo Williams PG Justin Robinson Witchita State has......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Recruiting Recap-Week of May 19, 2014

Georgia Stars 2015 C Josh Coleman has picked up a number of offers this spring Monday May 19, 2014 2016 Team Fast PG Payton Pritchard visited Butler and Indiana Tennessee has offered 2015 Boo Williams wing Chris Clark Virginia Tech has offered 2016 SF Omari Spellman of Team Scan Oregon has offered Arizona’s Finest 2016 PF Mike Bibby Jr Kansas has offered The Family 2016 SF Miles Bridges 2015 PSB Select guard Charles Minlend has received an offer from Yale 2015 Q6 All-Stars guard Tyler Hamilton is on campus at Yale today......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Recruiting Recap-Week of April 28, 2014

2015 SG Malik Beasley of St. Francis (GA) picked up 8 offers over the weekend Monday April 28, 2014 Georgia Stars 2015 SG Malik Beasley picked up offers from Cal, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Ole Miss, St. Johns, Seton Hall, Texas Tech, and SMU over the weekend Minnesota has offered 2015 Atlanta Xpress (GA) Danjel Purifoy & Doral Moore Mercer and High Point have offered 2015 Alabama Elite Gerron Scissum Elon has offered 2015 Alabama Elite SG Ethan Stair 2015 Club Ohio forward Myo Baxter has been offered by St. Francis (PA) 2015......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Recruiting Recap-Week of March 3, 2014

Class of 2014 G Cam Johnson Clarke Central (GA) continues to pick up interest Monday March 3, 2014 Class of 2014 G Cam Johnson Clarke-Central (GA) was on campus at Georgia this weekend College of Charleston will be in to see class of 2014 G Daniel Flower of Allatoona (GA) Class of 2016 St. John Bosco (CA) wing Vance Jackson was in attendance for the UCLA game over the weekend Class of 2016 G Tyus Battle of St. Bernard’s (NJ) was in attendance for the Villanova game over the weekend Texas A&M......

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