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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ATLANTA, Georgia, – Pace Academy hosted the annual Playing for a Change. The six-game lineup featured some of the top teams in the Atlanta Metro area. Teams were matched up with out of region opponents that gave every team a challenge and chance to showcase their individual talents. Here is a rundown of the top performers from the event. By: Jonathan Hemingway Orion Wilson – Greenforest Academy – 2025 Wilson is a terrific complement to teammate Daniel Damarola on the frontline for the Eagles. He is an athletic forward with quick leaping......
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LOGANVILLE, Georgia, – Grayson High School played host for its annual New Year’s Classic. This year’s schedule included nine games and featured some of the best teams in the Metro area. The OTR media team was courtside for the action. Here is rundown of the notes we made. By: Jonathan Hemingway Cameron Bland – Lambert High School – 2025 Bland has been a consistent performer this season. He leads the Longhorns with ball handling and scoring. His athleticism is complemented by a polished skill set. He scored 26 points in just three......
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This Saturday On the Radar Hoops will host the Winter Showcase at North Cobb Christian in Kennesaw, Georgia. The four game set features familiar programs and a few teams that we have yet to evaluate this season. Here is what you need to know heading into this weekend’s event. By: Jonathan Hemingway 7:30pm North Cobb Christian vs. Campbell North Cobb Christian is off to a 7-1 start this season. Aside from a loss to Chaminade, a nationally renowned program, the Eagles have run through their opponents. Coach Greg Matta is riding the......
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LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia, – The OTR Thanksgiving Showcase featured six games all with noteworthy prospects to track. As region play approaches for all of these teams, this showcase provided an opportunity for teams to measure their progress. Check the results from the event HERE. Below is a look back at the performers who stood out above the rest. By: Jonathan Hemingway Amir Taylor – Grayson High School – 2025 Taylor’s talents are not a secret around the city. The senior forward recently signed with Kennesaw State and is poised to help lead the......
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