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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2014 was a big year for Malik Beasley of St. Francis HS. He established himself as an ELITE scorer this summer for the Georgia Stars. Photo cred – Jon Lopez/Nike With 2014 in the books, it is time to look back at some of the high points of the year. Our OTRHoopsReport.com team has crisscrossed the country following the top talent in the country. Along the way we have documented the year’s best storylines and performances. Here is a look back on the year. By: @JLHemingwayPSB Best single game Performance HS Game: We......
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Class of 2016 guard Jared Harper led Pebblebrook with 20 points at the Thanksgiving Showcase. Read about the Falcons win on Saturday. Photo cred – Nakita Hemingway The Thanksgiving Showcase presented by OntheRadarHoops.com provided a chance for area teams a measuring stick before they hit region play in the month of December. It also gave our OTRHoopsReport.com evaluators another chance to watch to see which individuals stood above the rest. Here is the recap of game number three that featured Pebblebrook and Berkmar. By: @JLHemingwayPSB Game Recap: Pebblebrook 72 Berkmar 37 Coach George Washington and the Falcons of Pebblebrook have......
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Florida State signee Malik Beasley of St. Francis (GA) led his team with 36 points on Saturday night. Photo cred – Nakita Hemingway The Thanksgiving Showcase presented by OntheRadarHoops.com provided a chance for area teams a measuring stick before they hit region play in the month of December. It also gave our OTRHoopsReport.com evaluators another chance to watch to see which individuals stood above the rest. Here is the recap of the feature game of the evening, which pitted the host team of St. Francis versus a talented Douglas County squad. By: @JLHemingwayPSB......
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Class of 2015 Derek Ogbeide of Pebblebrook HS will anchor the lane for coach George Washington at the Thanksgiving Showcase. While Thanksgiving is a time for football fans to get their fill of games, it also is an ideal time for basketball fans to get an early taste of their favorite teams. OntheRadarHoops.com presents the Thanksgiving Showcase, which will feature eight of the top teams from the state of Georgia. Here is a preview of the 5:30 pm game. Click here for the entire schedule: OntheRadarHoops.com Thanksgiving Showcase By: @JLHemingwayPSB Game Preview: Berkmar vs. Pebblebrook......
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Class of 2016 guard Kobi Simmons of Alpharetta, Ga., is one of the most electrifying guards in the nation. We will see him November 29 at the OntheRadarHoops.com Thanksgiving Showcase. Photo cred – Ty Freeman OntheRadarHoops.com will bring together eight of the top teams from the state of Georgia on the Saturday after Thanksgiving at St. Francis High School. This showcase setting for high school teams allows teams an early season test to see how they measure up before they get into regular season region play. It also gives basketball fans in......
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Evans is one of the nation’s best point guards after his showing at the NBPA Top 100 Camp. *Photo by Davide De Pas (Nike) Editor’s Note: “Prospect Eval” is a regular piece designed to inform our readers of the staff’s most recent evaluation on a prospect. By: @JLHemingwayPSB NBPA Top 100 Camp Evaluation: Jawun Evans (Dallas, Texas), Team Texas Elite – 2015 In a setting where the best square off against the best, Evans shined as the top point guard while on the campus of the University of Virginia at the......
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Matthew McQuaid is one of the nation’s top sharp shooters in the class of 2015. *Photo by Jon Lopez (Nike) Editor’s Note: “Prospect Eval” is a regular piece designed to inform our readers of the staff’s most recent evaluation on a prospect. By: @JLHemingwayPSB Nike EYBL Boo Williams Evaluation: Matthew McQuaid (Duncanville, Texas), Team Texas Elite – 2015 Team Texas Elite is a team that basketball purists would love to watch. They run a 5-out motion offense that complements their roster full of shooters. One of those sharp shooters is 6-foot-5 guard......
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The New Jersey Playaz have a budding star in Briscoe. *Photo by Jon Lopez (Nike) Editor’s Note: “Prospect Eval” is a regular piece designed to inform our readers of the staff’s most recent evaluation on a prospect. By: @JLHemingwayPSB Nike EYBL Boo Williams Evaluation: Isaiah Briscoe (Union, N.J.), New Jersey Playaz – 2015 Briscoe is one of those players who seem to play the game effortlessly, but produce big numbers. The 6-foot-3 point guard has a silky smooth skill set that allows him to act as a distributor or as a primary......
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Trier has positioned himself as the nation’s premier scorer in the class of 2015. *Photo by Jon Lopez (Nike) Editor’s Note: “Prospect Eval” is a regular piece designed to inform our readers of the staff’s most recent evaluation on a prospect. By: @JLHemingwayPSB Nike EYBL Boo Williams Evaluation: Allonzo Trier It is not even a question who the most consistent scorer has been on the EYBL Circuit this spring. Currently averaging 29.4 points per game, Allonzo Trier of Seattle, Wash., is putting points up at a remarkable rate. Standing at 6-foot-5, Trier......
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