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#OTRHoopsReport: Georgia Elite 8 Tip-Off Classic Notebook - Nov. 14, 2018

Senior forward Jared Jones came up big Saturday for McEachern (GA) in a win. Photo Cred – Ty Freeman Atlanta, Ga– The Georgia Elite 8 Tip- Off set the hottest stage in Atlanta for high school hoops this past weekend. Crowds flocked to the famed McEachern (GA) gymnasium to watch the best and brightest young stars hailing from the Peach state. Matchups featuring several nationally ranked players and a host of others committed to play basketball at institutions next Fall did not disappoint with all wire to wire games coming down to the......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Georgia's Elite 8 Tip-Off Classic Rundown - Nov 12, 2018

Anthony Edwards proved why he is regarded as one of the top players in the country. Photo Cred – Jordan Davis Atlanta, Ga. – The Georgia Elite 8 Tip-Off Classic has set the bar high for one-day showcases nationwide. Director Omar Cooper, had plenty Division One graded prospects take part in the seven-game set at McEachern High School. With that collection of talent in one place, please believe that we walked away with plenty of knowledge. Here are several prospects who stood above the rest Saturday afternoon. Sharife Cooper – McEachern (GA) – 2020 In the game......

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#OTRHoopsReport:2018-19 GHSA Point Guard Preview - Oct. 19, 2018

5-Star Sharife Cooper is one of the top guards in the state of Georgia and in the country. Photo – Ty Freeman Atlanta, Ga -Every year On the Radar Hoops breaks down the top players from each position heading into the school ball season and we are excited to roll out our 2018-19 Georgia High School Association position previews. By: @HypesouthMedia Sharife Cooper, 2020, McEachern Equipped with over 10 high major Division-I offers from programs like Alabama, Auburn, and Kentucky to name a few, Sharife Cooper is arguably the best lead guard in the......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Dwon Odom makes It official for Xavier - Aug. 2, 2018

Down Odom makes it official with Xavier Xavier Head Coach Travis Steele has recently had big success recruiting in the state of Georgia these past couple of months and that can be attributed to Atlanta native and former University of Georgia assistant Jarvis Hayes.  Hayes managed to convince 2019 4-star recruit Elias King to commit to the Big East program shortly after decommitting from the University of Georgia.  Last weekend he dipped his hand into the 2020 class and got another recruit from the state of Georgia in 6’3 point guard Dwon......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Super 6 Showcase Session I Notebook - July 25, 2018

Wendell Moore shined at the Super 6 Showcase Session I.  Atlanta, Ga– On the first official day of the travel season’s second evaluation period, eager prospects from all over the globe took center stage to showcase their skillsets to collegiate coaches. The On the Radar Hoops Super 6 Showcase Session I Tournament is one of the premier NCAA Live Period events in the southern region. Here’s a look at a couple of the more impressive players from day one.  2020 guard Jaden Springer – B Maze Elite (TN) The 2020 guard Jaden......

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#OTRHoopsReport: UC-All American Game 2018 Standouts - March 27, 2018

Many of the top players in the country competed in the Underclassmen All-American. Photo – Horace Neysmith  Marietta, Ga – The Underclassmen All-American Game is the premier all American game. The event attracted elite players from across the country who competed against each other during scrimmages and game play. Here are a number of prospects that caught our eye from this weekend’s event. 2020 6’1 point guard Dwon Odom – Saint Francis High School, GA Dwon Odom received co-MVP honors in this past weekend’s Underclassmen All American game at Wheeler High School. Odom......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Naismith Holiday Classic Standouts - Dec. 27, 2017

Many of the top players in the metro Atlanta area were on display at the Naismith Holiday Classic.  Norcross, Ga – Before the festivities of Christmas Day came and went, Georgia prep basketball was in full affect at Norcross high school in the form of the inaugural Hawks Naismith Classic. The event included 32 teams, both boys and girls, special guests, and great matchups over three days from elite competition representing the peach state. The Atlanta Hawks and Atlanta Dream among others around the city of Atlanta were partners for the event......

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