Scottie Barnes earned Tournament MVP honors and helped the University School (FL) walk away as City of Palms Champions. FORT MYERS, Fla., – The City of Palms Classic is considered the top high school tournament nationally. This was the one opportunity where the best teams from around the country can compete annually. Our OTRHoopsReport.com staff had this weekend etched into our calendars as a must stop. Here is a run down of some notable performers from the event. Sharife Cooper – McEachern (GA) – 2020 After an outstanding week at the City of Palms Classic,......
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James Wiseman dominate the glass on both ends of the floor at the USA Basketball Mini Camp. Photo Cred -USA Basketball COLORADO SPRINGS – The USA Basketball Developmental Mini-Camp brought together 58 of the top prospects from around the country for two days of skill stations and game play. Like the play on day one, the second day had plenty of news and notes for us to report. Here are some of the standouts from Day one. Emmitt Williams – Oak Ridge (FL) – 2018 The ultimate hustle man, Williams understands his......
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DJ Harvey of DeMatha (MD) scored 24 points Saturday night in a win earning game MVP Honors. Washington, DC. – To be considered among the game’s elite, you have to produce on the biggest of stages. This is a truth that exists at every level of basketball. The National High School Hoops Festival at DeMatha High School is definitely one of the biggest stages during the high school basketball season. Here is a look back at several players who rose to the occasion: Emmitt Williams – (Orlando, FL) – IMG Academy –......
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Class of 2017 guard Trevon Duval of IMG Academy put on a show at the Holiday Hoopsgiving. Photo cred – Ty Freeman ATLANTA, Ga., – Thanksgiving is becoming a time where basketball fans can see most of the top players in the city, if not the state, by visiting a couple of showcases. The OTR Thanksgiving Showcase featured several of the areas premier players last Saturday. And the Holiday Hoopsgiving, played at Holy Innocents School, brought together talent from across the country to be showcased for fans and college coaches alike. Our......
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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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