SUWANEE, Ga.— Largely, this spring is one to earnestly learn about the 2028 class. While some names are well known, most aren’t yet, but the Atlanta Classic provided an opportunity to get into our notebooks and formulate initial evaluations. By: Josh Tec Canon Mullen, Atlanta Celtics: Mullen had some outstanding shooting performances. Pound for pound, he might have been the best class of 2028 shooter in the building. Mullen is ready to launch when he gets his opportunity, and his shot is pure. He can change a game with his ability to......
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SUWANEE, Ga.— The 16U division at the Atlanta Classic was deep. Some well-known names as well as ascending players added to their hoops resumes with top-notch performances. Here are some of the names you need to know from the weekend. By: Josh Tec Dominic Jimenez, EYA: Jimenez has been making an impression early this spring in the 16U division of the OTR Circuit. He impressed early in the season with gritty, tenacious play, but I got to see more of his offensive bag at the Atlanta Classic. Jimenez knocked down a couple......
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SUWANEE, Ga.— On the Radar closed March on a high note with the Atlanta Classic. More of Georgia’s top programs started their seasons over the weekend, and we got to see some of the state’s best prospects go head to head inside Suwanee Sports Academy. Now that the weekend has passed, here’s who left a lasting impression. By: Josh Tec Tre Keith, AE5: Coming off of a state championship win with Tri-Cities, Tre Keith kept his momentum going with an impressive Atlanta Classic weekend. When he gets going, there aren’t many that......
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SUWANEE, Ga.— The first couple of travel ball weekends are in the rearview. While some teams are still ironing things out, there’s generally more of a rhythm to the madness now. On The Radar took over the historic Suwanee Sports Academy for the Atlanta Classic which pitted some of Georgia’s best programs against each other. Of all the talent in the gym, these are five of the most outstanding 17U players from the games I was able to take in. By: Josh Tec Zyree Brown, Sewer South: Brown is emerging as one......
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MARIETTA, Ga.— The 16U division was well-represented at The Opening. It was a great opportunity to develop initial impressions of some of Georgia’s prospects of the future as they step into more spotlighted roles. Here are some of the standout players I saw over the weekend. By: Josh Tec Aj Cox, Only1Elite: Another name to keep in mind for the future, AJ Cox is a big man who’s still figuring it out but has a chance to improve over the next couple of years. 6-foot-8 size isn’t necessarily abundant, and Cox pairs......
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MARIETTA, Ga.— The Opening set the tone for the spring as the tip off of the travel ball season in the southeast. Players used the platform to announce themselves as names to know for the spring and beyond. The following were some of the eye-catchers from the 17U division. By: Josh Tec Dj McMillian, Team Bo Bell: McMillian had a solid weekend for Team Bo Bell. He often got things going for them offensively as their primary initiator. In that role, he has legitimate size and length at around 6-foot-4. McMillian created......
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MARIETTA, Ga.— This is an important time of year for the 2027 class. In about three months, these players will be able to be contacted by college coaches. Within that time, new names will emerge, and initial evaluations will become more robust. The Opening’s 16U division offered an initial opportunity to identify spring stockrisers and delve deeper into scouting reports. By: Josh Tec Quentin Clopton, EYA: Clopton was one of the first eye-catching players of the weekend for me. It’s the first travel ball weekend of the year. Everyone starts slowly. Not......
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MARIETTA, Ga.— The travel ball season is officially underway. Teams from all over Georgia gathered in Cobb County to tip things off at On the Radar’s The Opening. Talent of all levels and age groups were represented. Here are some standouts from the 17U division. By: Josh Tec Zyree Brown, Sewer South: When asked about my player of the weekend, it was difficult to come up with a name other than Zyree Brown. The Sewer South guard made a statement to open the season by stacking big-time performances. He was an escape......
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