A second installment of top performers from last weekend’s OTR Sweet 16. By: DT Terrion Mack Class of 2027 | Upward Stars Columbia | Blythewood High School Terrion Mack is a high-energy leader who brings constant movement and impact whether he has the ball or not. As a vocal floor general, he takes charge on the court, directing his teammates and setting the tone with his relentless motor. He plays just as effectively off the ball—cutting hard, staying active, and always finding ways to contribute. On the fastbreak, Terrion is tough to......
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A first installment of top performers from last weekend’s OTR Sweet 16. By: DT Jason Welborn Class of 2026 | Ga Canes | Decatur High School Jason Welborn is a sharp-shooting wing with one of the most reliable catch-and-shoot games in his class. He thrives coming off screens and doesn’t need much space to get his shot off—making him a constant threat from the perimeter. What sets him apart is his high basketball IQ; he moves extremely well without the ball and always makes smart decisions when it’s in his hands. Beyond......
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A second edition of standouts via OTR evaluator DT from last weekend’s Who Wants the Smoke? By: DT Calvin Goss – Class of 2028 | GA Stars EYBL Calvin Goss brings relentless energy on the defensive end, applying non-stop pressure to ball handlers and forcing them into mistakes. His on-ball defense is elite, and he never takes a play off, making life miserable for opposing guards. Offensively, his high basketball IQ stands out as he reads the floor effortlessly and finds open teammates with precise, timely passes. Goss plays unselfishly and always......
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A selection of standout players from Gatlinburg, Tennessee, at the Rocky Top Invitational. By: DT Huston Torres – Class of 2027 | B-Maze Elite (#30) Huston Torres is a very quick guard who uses his speed to blow past defenders. He makes great cross-court passes and plays physically with the ball in his hands. His strength and aggressiveness allow him to get inside and consistently draw contact to get to the line. Noah Smith – Class of 2027 | Georgia Legacy (#5) Noah Smith anchored the defense in the first half by......
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Part II of a list of standouts from the Run for the Cup in Marietta, Georgia, last weekend. By: DT Jayden Crawford – Class of 2026 | GA Canes Jayden Crawford was lights out from the perimeter in the second half, knocking down shot after shot with a smooth, effortless release. His shooting form was pure, and he made it look easy every time he let the ball fly. Jayden is a prolific scorer who can take over a game at any moment. His confidence and ability to create his own shot separate......
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A list of standouts from last weekend’s Run for the Cup. By: DT Xavier Hall – Class of 2028 | CP3 EYBL Xavier Hall dominated the paint with his size, forcing the defense to double-team him, but it didn’t matter as he still finished with easy dunks. His presence alone changed the offense’s approach, with players passing out of the paint to avoid being blocked or taking heavy contact. He was an unstoppable force inside, controlling the game with his physicality and strength. Jahmar Maurice – Class of 2028 | Game......
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A list of standouts from the Battle Ground Finale. By: DT Harrison Lanning – Class of 2033 | B Maze Elite Harrison Lanning came up big in the clutch, calmly knocking down key free throws late in the game to give his team the lead. His composure under pressure was a difference-maker, helping secure the win and sending B Maze Elite to the BattleGround Finale championship game. He showed great leadership and confidence beyond his years in one of the weekend’s biggest moments. Brody Smith – Class of 2030 | Young Buckets ......
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A list of standout players from the Main Event in Suwanee, Georgia, last weekend. By: DT Sawyer Finley – Class of 2030 | HoopAtlanta Sawyer Finley was a well-rounded scoring threat, getting buckets from all areas of the floor and efficiently drawing contact—knocking down 10 points from the free-throw line. He rebounded at a high level and made a strong impact on both ends of the court. On the second day, he followed up with another strong performance, bringing the same consistent energy. Finley showed tremendous hustle, grabbed multiple offensive rebounds, and......
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A list of standouts from last weekend’s OTR Carolina Mania in Spartanburg, South Carolina. By: DT Miles Campbell – Class of 2027 | Upward Stars Upstate Miles Campbell is a sharp catch-and-shoot threat who stays active in the passing lanes, creating turnovers. He crashes the boards with energy and took over in the second half, scoring 10 straight points to shift the momentum. Tyriek Jones – Class of 2027 | Upward Stars Pee Dee Tyriek Jones played with relentless aggression, scoring off the dribble with a smooth pull-up jumper. He stayed locked......
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