GREENSBORO, North Carolina, – The second annual Georgia vs. North Carolina Challenge concluded last weekend. The event provided an ideal setting for teams to hone their skills and address inconsistencies before the live period at month’s end, while giving many players valuable exposure. By: Jonathan Hemingway Bryce Howson – Team Bo Bell – 2026 Howson is a talented guard who can run a team as a lead handler or serve as a go-to option in the half court. He scores in bursts, pairing terrific 3-point shooting with dribble moves and body control......
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GREENSBORO, North Carolina – The second annual Georgia vs. North Carolina Challenge concluded yesterday at the Greensboro Coliseum. The teams from North Carolina claimed bragging rights this year with a 29-21 edge over the Georgia teams. The running total is now 47 wins for Georgia and 37 wins for North Carolina. The rivalry will resume next year. Until then, here is a look back on the top performers from day two of the event. By: Jonathan Hemingway Kayden Allen – Team Loaded – 2026 There has been noticeable growth in Allen’s game......
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GREENSBORO, North Carolina, – The second annual Georgia vs. North Carolina Challenge kicked off today at the Greensboro Coliseum. More than 70 teams from around the Southeast packed into the sporting facility for competition and exposure. This event fosters a friendly rivalry between teams from both states determining which state earns bragging rights this year. Here is a list of 2026 players who stood out on Day One. By: Jonathan Hemingway Cooper Glover – Atlanta All-Stars – 2026 Glover’s game is blossoming. The lefty guard is settling into a role as a......
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MARIETTA, Georgia, – The OTR spring circuit kicks off with The Opening this weekend. Teams from all around the state came to get competition and exposure. Here is a look at a list of underclassmen who are ready to take the next step after this event. By: Jonathan Hemingway Noah Jones – Elite Playmakers – 2027 Jones was one of the top shooters we watched on Sunday afternoon. He has a compact and confident release that allows him to extend his range to well beyond the arc. Jones’ primary responsibility for his......
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MARIETTA, Georgia, – The OTR spring circuit kicks off with The Opening. Teams from all around the state came to get competition and exposure. Here is a look at players who are trending after day two of the event. By: Jonathan Hemingway Alex Lowry – Mpire MHC – 2025 Lowry is an available senior who deserves an extra look before he graduates this May. He is a 6-foot-7 forward with a solid frame and versatility. He is capable of scoring in traffic off a high post attack. He is also proficient as......
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High School basketball concludes this week. Sixteen teams are left in eight classifications. Here is a selected look at who is left and what to expect. By: Jonathan Hemingway Class AAAAAA Wheeler vs. Newton Saturday March 8, 7:30 Macon Coliseum By some accounts, Wheeler earned the win of the year as the upset odds-on favorite, Grayson, in Saturday’s semi-final. Some may say that foul trouble doomed the Rams, but in truth the Wildcats earned the victory in every aspect of the game. Sophomore point guard Kevin Savage has come into his own......
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With the GHSA playoffs upon us, our staff looks ahead at some of the storylines that could take shape. Who are the favorites? Which players are poised to shine? We dig in this aticle. Find all the GHSA brackets here. By: Jonathan Hemingway Are the Grayson Rams Prepared for a Repeat? All signs from Hope Hollow Road point to the answer being YES. Coach Geoffrey Pierce’s squad suffered only two losses this season, which came at the hands of nationally ranked squads of Columbus (FL) and Sierra Canyon (CA). The Rams have......
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The state of Georgia is the center of basketball talent annually. With one group of seniors graduating, who will replace them? We examine five freshman who look ready to fill the void. By: Jonathan Hemingway AJ Williams – Dutchtown – 2028 Williams was just announced as a Region 3 Class AAAAA co-player of the year. This is quite an accomplishment for a freshman. He is a 6-foot-7 wing with a next level ceiling and a skill set to match. He converted his potential into production this season and helped Dutchtown to a......
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The state of Georgia is the center of basketball talent annually. With one group of seniors graduating, who will replace them? We examine names of underclassmen who look ready to fill the void. By: Jonathan Hemingway Kevin Savage – Wheeler High School – 2027 The Wildcats reeled off 13 straight wins since December. They have a chance to complete a perfect 12-0 region record if they can knock off a tough Etowah squad on the road this Friday. Sophomore guard, Kevin Savage, has figured into the equation for success this season. The......
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With the high school season winding down it is time to look at which seniors have done the most to elevate their recruiting stock this season. The OTR media team has tracked many of these players at events in and around the city. Here is a second installment of impressions of available seniors. By: Jonathan Hemingway Greg Howard – Guard – St. Francis St. Francis has put together a solid year, despite a tough non-region schedule. They have their eyes set to make more noise once the post season arrives. Howard is......
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