This edition of OTR Circuit News includes analysis of in-state commitment for West Georgia. We also look at other players who are trending amongst college coaches. By: Jonathan Hemingway COMMITMENT ANALYSIS Last week, class of 2026 forward Jaylin Sweat committed to West Georgia. He ran with Gold Elite on the OTR Circuit and will compete with Bradwell Institute for his senior year. He is a 6-foot-7 left-handed forward and is noted for his athleticism and versatility. Here is what Kyle Sandy had to say about Sweat’s game from the Atlanta Classic this......
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This week we debut our site’s new FEATURED PROGRAM. We take a closer look at the programs that compete on the OTR Circuit, answering key questions: Where did they come from? Where are they going? And who have they helped along the way? We start with a program from the Sunshine State that has quickly risen to become one of the top teams on the Circuit. By: Jonathan Hemingway PROGRAM SNAPSHOT Program: Sunshine Elite Hometown: Orlando, Florida Director(s): John Elgani, Ashley Felton Founding Year: 2022 Motto: Shine As ONE Notable Alumni: Caleb......
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This week’s OTR Circuit News features another commitment, visits and a look at future stars. By: Jonathan Hemingway Nolan Ericson commits to Hampden-Sydney College Class of 2026 guard Nolan Ericson of Mooresville High School (NC) gave his verbal commitment to Hampden-Sydney College last week. This is the second PSB Elite guard to commit to the Tigers this fall. Mack Walters was the first with his commitment last month. Ericson caught fire on the OTR Circuit this spring earning praise from nearly every evaluator and getting online recognition from three separate events. Here......
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LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia, – On the Radar Hoops hosted the Next Wave Camp for Middle School prospects in the state of Georgia last weekend. Prospects were introduced to high level competition and exposure at Central Gwinnett High School. Here is a list of prospects who caught our eye in the one-day event. By: Jonathan Hemingway #185 Omari Alleyne – Bethlehem Middle School – 2030 Alleyne was set apart due to his size and versatility. He has the length to impact the game along the front line in this setting. However, he flashed open......
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This week we look at Carter Higdon’s commitment and also a number of offers for prospects who competed on the OTR Circuit this year. By: Jonathan Hemingway Carter Higdon Commits to the Naval Academy Class of 2026 forward/center Carter Higdon announced his commitment to the Naval Academy last week. He is a 6-foot-8 prospect who competed with OTR Circuit 17U champions Team Person this year. He competes with Cambridge High School in Milton, Georgia. This is what his high school coach, David Akin, had to say about Higdon’s development while competing with......
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Here is a look at trending prospects from the OTR Circuit. By: Jonathan Hemingway Momentum Building for Blair Class of 2027 post Kyle Blair earned an offer from Stetson this week according to his Sunshine Elite coach, John Elgani. This off the heels of earning an offer from North Florida earlier this month. The 6-foot-10 prospect attends The First Academy in Orlando. This is what his high school coach, Tarrik Mabon, had to say when asked about Blair and his development. Kyle has been resilient over the last four months. He suffered......
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LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia, – The Southern Hoops Report hosted the Fall Showcase at Central Gwinnett High School on September 7th. This Showcase consistently provides a premier setting for prospects in the Atlanta Metro area to get exposure and training. Director Kris Watkins brings more than two decades of experience in coaching and media production to grassroots basketball. Here is a look at a few of the senior prospects who will draw attention this winter. By: Jonathan Hemingway Bobby Buggs – Dutchtown – 2026 Among the post event discussions, Buggs was often mentioned as......
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September is a hot month for college coaches to secure their top targets from the summer. There are plenty of coveted prospects that earned attention from the OTR Circuit this spring. Here is a rundown of who is trending this month. By: Jonathan Hemingway University of North Florida tracking Sunshine Elite 2027 Stars Coach Bobby Kennen and the UNF staff make it a priority to secure in-state talent for the Osprey program. So, it comes as no surprise that they have extended offers to guard Bryce Hoffert of Windermere High School and......
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NORCROSS, Georgia – On The Radar Hoops hosted its annual Breakout Camp for underclassmen prospects last Sunday at Norcross High School. Over 100 prospects filled the gym for expert training and unmatched exposure, showcasing their talents. Here is a spotlight on the event’s top 2029 and 2030 performers. By: Jonathan Hemingway Brison Caldwell – Rockdale HS – 2029 Caldwell, a 5-foot-8 point guard, displays impressive ball-handling and an advanced understanding of the game. His poised, all-around game allows him to create angles for delivering precise passes to teammates. We noted how he......
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NORCROSS, Georgia – On the Radar Hoops hosted its annual Breakout Camp for underclass prospects last Sunday at Norcross High School. Over 100 prospects filled the gym for expert training and unmatched exposure, showcasing their talents. Here’s our second spotlight on the event’s standout performers. By: Jonathan Hemingway Isaiah Dorsainvil – Dutchtown HS – 2028 Dorsainvil kept his name trending last weekend. With good size and a steady handle, he effectively involved teammates in gameplay. We also noted his ability to use his body to score in traffic when attacking the lane.......
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