Hoop Dreams guard Andrew Taylor was automatic from behind the arc at the Super 6 Showcase. Photo Cred – Kemi Griffin DULUTH, Ga., There were a number of teams from around the country that participated in the OnTheRadarHoops.com tournaments during the July evaluation periods. Here is a look back at a few of the notable performers over the summer. Mekhail Bethea – (Dacula, Ga) – Atlanta Celtics Gold – 2019 Bethea is a playmaking guard that get others involved. For him to just to be so young he is very poised. He......
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Class of 2019 forward Vernon Carey of Nike Team Florida caused havoc at OTR Super 6. Photo cred – Larry Rhinehart ATLANTA, Ga., – The place to be in the month of July, regardless of shoe affiliation, are the On the Radar event series. Teams were able to get some of the best match-ups outside of their normal circuit stops. Hundreds of college coaches filed in to watch all of the game, which allowed dozens of prospects to earn offers. Here are the names the stood out above the rest during the......
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Coaches lined up to watch the terrific match-ups at the OTR Super 6. ATLANTA, Ga., – July is where the magic happens. While YouTube and social media have been great places for players to create reputations, offers are earned when coaches can see players play at live tournaments. The OntheRadarHoops.com July circuit provided the best match-ups of any in the city. With the ability to draw Nike, Under Armour, Adidas and some of the top non-shoe teams in the country in one event, Shun Williams and his staff provided players with an......
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Kentucky Hoop Dreams will feature three top 100 players this travel season. Photo Cred: John Dunham Kentucky Hoop Dreams were one of the surprise teams last summer in our Elite 32 Tournament. No players saw their recruitment take off like Aric Holman and teammate Eli Wright of Owensboro, KY. Holman a 6-foot-10 forward is a quick, long-armed athlete who can take the ball to the basket. He is a good playmaker and has a good handle displaying the ability to consistently knock down jumpers. This play led to Holeman picking up a......
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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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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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Junior guard Jordan Lyons has played a huge role for McIntosh High School this year. Photo Cred: Ty Freeman McIntosh High School is off to a perfect start this season with a record of 14-0. Junior guard Jordan Lyons has played a huge role in the Chiefs success this year, as he is averaging 23 points per game while shooting 41 percent from behind the three point arch. His shot is crisp with a high release and he gets it off quick. He has a high basketball IQ and knows how to......
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By: @OntheRadarHoops Anfernee Simons – (Orlando, FL.), –Edgewater– 2017 Height: 6′ Position: Point Guard Simons is a scoring lead guard that is constantly on the attack. He does a good job of advancing the ball in transition off the pass or dribble and if the defense fails too control him he can get to the rim or stop and pop with range behind the arc. This 5-foot-10 guard has an effortless stroke that is virtually automatic when in rhythm from anywhere inside of 25 feet, is equally effective shooting off the catch......
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Reggie Todd used the Elite 32 Tournament this summer to spring board his recruitment. Look for the junior guard to have a big year -Photo Cred: Ty Freeman Reggie Todd (Mobile, Ala.), – Blount HS – 2016 Todd has good athleticim, quickness, and leaping ability which make him tough to contain for opposing defenses. In the half court set, he wants to utlize his quick first step to get by the defender and into the paint where he can finish through contact above the rim. His size and athletic ability also make him......
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2017 guard Khalil Cuffee of Fairburn Georgia, shot the lights out at the Thanksgiving Showcase. Photo cred – Nakita Hemingway By: @OntheRadarHoops Khalil Cuffee – (Fairburn, GA.), –Langston Hughes– 2017 Height: 6’3 Position: Shooting Guard This 6-foot-3 guard was a standout this summer at the Elite 32 and Summer Slam Tournament during the July evaluation period. Cuffee has continued to improve his game as he showed the ability to consistently shoot the ball. He does a good job of sprinting the outside lane in order to spot up along the three point line where he can......
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