Editor’s Note: “In Focus” is a regular piece designed to give readers an in depth view of notable basketball players from around the country. By: @JLHemingwayPSB Devin Mitchell, a four-star prospect as rated by ESPN.com, gave his verbal commitment to the University of Alabama in August of this year. Mitchell will bring his shooting ability to Tuscaloosa and will look to give an immediate contribution to coach Anthony Grant in the fall of 2014. Not one player on this year’s Alabama roster shot over 40% from beyond the arc last season. Mitchell......
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Brandon Clay (left) and Jonathan Hemingway team up to deliver the OTRHoopsReport Recruiting Blog. We will keep you updated on all things going on in the world of high school recruiting nationwide. By: @BrandonClayPSB & @JLHemingwayPSB Monday January 20, 2014 6:45 pm – Class of 2016 point guard Payton Pritchard of Linn Mar, Ore., and West Linn HS took an unofficial visit to Wisconsin last weekend. We wrote more on Pritchard in the fall. — Brandon Clay 6:49 pm – In addition to the interest that we mentioned for him last......
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Damon Wilson saw his stock rise with a quality performance in front of our staff at the OnTheRadarHoops.com ELITE 32 last July. *Photo by Ty Freeman Editor’s Note: “The Notebook” is a regular piece designed to inform our readers of the latest in the world of recruiting or introduce a new prospect to our readers. By: @BrandonClayPSB Recruiting Rundown: Damon Wilson (Powder Springs, Ga.) Damon Wilson of Powder Springs, Ga., is attending school at Our Savior New American School in New York this season. Wilson was at St. Benedict Prep in Newark,......
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Isaiah Wilkins of Greater Atlanta Christian (GA) could earn early playing time right away at Virginia “How They Fit” Editor’s Note: “How They Fit” is a regular piece designed to give readers in depth insight on how 2014 commitments will fit in at the college of their choice. Name: Isaiah Wilkins Hometown: Lilburn, Ga. Height: 6’8” Committed College: Virginia Specialty: Mismatch maker “The Fit” The most attractive quality about Wilkins is that he possesses a number of skills that could instantly translate to the next level. However, what Coach Tony Bennett could......
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2014 SG Kendall Crute North Cobb Christian (GA) could see significant mintues early next year in Athens Editor’s Note: “How They Fit” is a regular piece designed to give readers in depth insight on how 2014 commitments will fit in at the college of their choice Name: Kendall Crute Hometown: Marietta, Ga. Height: 6’4” Committed College: Ohio Specialty: Shooter, Energy “The Fit” Crute is a wing with legitimate size that can shoot the ball well from beyond the arc. Those two traits alone make him a player that fit in a lot of situations. ......
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Big Blue Nation came out to Hoop Fest to see future Wildcats and also to get a glimpse of Kentucky coach John Calipari in between games. *Photo by Jonathan Hemingway Benton, Ky. – The Hoop Fest hosted by Marshall County High School provided the venue for a terrific showdown of elite talent this past weekend. A line up of nationally ranked teams squared off against one another after seeing the first two days of Hoop Fest cancelled due to ice and snow. With the tradition that Marshall County has set in place......
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From Georgia to Kentucky to Minnesota, the OTRHoopsReport had “Spike Lee” seats everywhere during a jam packed 10 hours full of basketball. *Photo by Brandon Clay Saturday was one of the busiest days of the 2013-14 high school season for the OTRHoopsReport team. We could think of no better way to recap what we witnessed on the hardwood than to bring our readers along with us through the busy day. Enjoy an inside look through our court side seats at our team in action. By: @BrandonClayPSB, @JLHemingwayPSB & Shun Williams @OntheRadarHoops 11:50......
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Thomas Bryant of Rochester, N.Y., showed a world of talent and promise at the prestigious Marshall County HoopFest. *Courtesy of USA Basketball Benton, Ky. – The basketball crazed state of Kentucky provides the perfect setting for a premier showcase of high school basketball in the month of December. Although snow and ice shut down the first two days of the tournament, several of the nation’s top programs were still able to play on Saturday to showcase their skills. Although the iced roads kept many of the hometown fans home, the event was......
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Malik Beasley showed out on Saturday night and picked up a scholarship offer along the way. *Photo by Ty Freeman Alpharetta, Ga. – The post Thanksgiving high school showcase at St. Francis high school was an instant success for everyone involved. Over 20 college coaches were in the building to take in the action from the 14 high school teams who were there to compete. The seven games provided an early season test for these teams as they prepare for their region schedule in weeks to come. In these highly contested games,......
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Class of 2016 PG Aaron Augustin has gotten off to a fast start for Peachtree Ridge OTRHoopsReport: On theRadarHoops.com Invitational Preview Part II: By: Jonathan Hemingway @JLHemingwayPSB The OntheRadarHoops.com Invitational features many of the top of individual performers on some of the top teams from around the state of Georgia. The Peach State is well known for being rich in talent and prospects. This year is no exception as multiple top 100 players will be competing on Saturday afternoon. Here is a look at some of the notable individuals who will play......
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