Here is a list of standouts from the The Opening in Florida. By: Kerry Willis Brian Waters 6’1 2026 SG FTL Elite Viewers don’t notice, but players that possess big hands have an advantage on the court. Waters, a smooth strong was effective off the ball in a variety of ways. Those big hands allowed him to switch hands in midair when attacking the rim. He has a simple handle, not too much flash but the use of quick crossovers kept him in the paint where he finished through contact. His textbook......
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Here is a list of standouts from the The Opening in Florida. By: Kerry Willis Isaac Timmons 6’5 2025 F Ocala Wildcats In a low scoring contest that found itself in overtime, Timmons was a bright spot with his patience and solid moves in the paint. He never rushed or forced shots, while being alert enough to feel double teams before they converged on him. In overtime it was his go-ahead layup after spinning middle that put and kept the Wildcats on top for a victory in the morning session. Emanuel Augustin......
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This weekend played host to The Florida Opening, the first of five events that OTR will be hosting in Florida this spring and summer. The weekend was full of competitive games, highlight plays, and a few new faces. These area couple of 2025 players that caught my eye in Daytona. By: Cam Rickers (@CamRickersHoops) 2025 G Romie Cosby – Born To Win (Rickards) Romie Cosby had as good a weekend as anyone at The Florida Opening, dominating in both the 16u and 17u divisions for Born To Win. In one game I......
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OTR’s The Florida Opening took place in Daytona Beach this weekend, bring together some of the top sponsored and independent programs in the sunshine state for an awesome slate of basketball. Here are some 2024 prospects that made an impression this weekend. By: Cam Rickers (@CamRickersHoops) 2024 F/C Sammie Yeanay – Nightrydas (The Rock) Sammie Yeanay and his Nightrydas squad came to Daytona and put on an absolute show this weekend. Yeanay was especially impressive, showcasing a unique combination of physical tools, skills, and IQ. He’s got strong hands, able to pull......
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This weekend played host to The Florida Opening, On The Radar’s first of five events that will take place in Florida this spring and summer. Still early in the year, teams are beginning to generate momentum and the storylines are beginning to write themselves. These are a few unsigned seniors that made the most of their weekend in Daytona. By: Cam Rickers (@CamRickersHoops) 2023 W Caleb Hannah – Florida Sons Gold (Victory Rock) Caleb Hannah was the first prospect to catch my eye early Saturday morning and his name continued to circulate......
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