Sunday’s top performers from the OTR Top Performers. By: Kyle Sandy 2027 6-1 G Hogan Labyak – Atlanta Timberwolves White – Bishop Kenny Labyak put on an offensive clinic Sunday morning, pouring in 34 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 1 steal while sinking seven three-pointers. Hogan’s elite shot making made the defense pay any time they weren’t glued onto him. Labyak moves well without the ball, getting his feet set on the catch immediately. While his three-point shot was his biggest weapon, Hogan proved he was much more than just a......
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Saturday’s top performers from the OTR Top Performers. By: Kyle Sandy 2026 6-2 G Jaxon Moore – Mike Dean Athletics – Calhoun I am a big fan of Jaxon Moore’s game. I think he’s ready for a breakout senior season. A multisport athlete who also gets the job done on the gridiron as a wideout, Moore is a strong athlete that finishes in the lane but is most effective with his jump shot. Jaxon is an above average catch-and-shoot three-point marksman that can also get his shot off the bounce from the......
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A list of top performers from Sunday at Who Wants the Smoke? in Marietta, Georgia. By: Kyle Sandy 2028 6-2 W Owen Ward – Team Scoot – Walton (Pictured) I was super impressed with Owen Ward’s athleticism and effort. Ward’s motor stood out in a 60-41 win. He was all over the floor making plays, especially on defense. Ward flew around blocking shots without fouling. He got to shots face-to-face and from beyond. Owen’s smooth athleticism pairs well with a frame that already has lean muscle and could pack on even more. ......
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A list of top performers from Saturday at Who Wants the Smoke? in Marietta, Georgia. By: Kyle Sandy 2026 6-0 PG Markenzy Sainvil – E5 Florida – TLAP (Pictured) The energy and emotion Markenzy plays with is infectious. A true pass-first point guard, Sainvil is a quick-twitch athlete with explosive leaping ability. He flies around the floor to make plays on defense and serves as a cool-headed playmaker on offense. In a 64-61 win over the Atlanta Celtics, Sainvil was paramount in the see-saw affair. Markenzy rotated over for the game-clinching steal......
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A list of standout players from Friday at Who Wants the Smoke? in Marietta, Georgia. By: Kyle Sandy 2026 6-0 G Jayden Crawford – GA Canes OTR – Cristo Rey (Pictured) Saving the best for last, Jayden Crawford put on a show in the 9:10 PM time slot as he unleashed eight three-pointers en route to 26 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 steals in a 74-64 win. Crawford’s ascent is in full swing this spring, routinely hitting shots along the perimeter as the Canes have toppled opponent after opponent. Jayden’s......
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A list of top performers from Sunday at Run for the Cup. By: Kyle Sandy 2029 6-2 W Jameon Allen – Team EYA – Morrow Allen was instrumental in a 51-48 win over Team Scoot. The lengthy lefty did a little bit of everything. Jameon is a smooth attacker. He fluidly goes behind the back as he beats pressure bringing the ball up the floor. Allen plays with a high motor. When he gets into the paint he is a threat to dump off assists to his big men once drawing the......
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A list of top performers from Friday’s action at Run for the Cup. By: Kyle Sandy 2026 6-2 G Demari Bailey – Team Forrest – Griffin College coaches need to touch base with Demari Bailey, an All-Region performer out of Griffin. Bailey was fantastic on Friday night, pouring in 18 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 steals in a 57-56 win over Atlanta Xpress Orange. Bailey is a smooth athlete, an agile guard that excels at pushing the tempo after collecting rebounds. Demari has good size on the perimeter and puts......
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A list of standout performers from Summer Jam on Saturday. By: Kyle Sandy 2027 6-6 W Daniel Hollis – Only1Elite OTR – The Academy Prep (Pictured) A 2027 reclass, Daniel Hollis was one of the brightest stars on Saturday at Marietta Middle School. The smooth wing has great size and athleticism on the perimeter. Only1Elite looked for Hollis on lobs throughout the game, connecting on one on a baseline out of bounds set. Daniel is explosive but he is more than just an athlete. Against Team WRLD he drilled five threes en......
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A list of standouts from OTR Summer Jam on Friday night. By: Kyle Sandy 2027 5-11 G Daylen Jones – Atlanta Swish – Creekside (Pictured) Daylen took over in the second half, dumping in 16 of his game-high 25 points to lead Atlanta Swish past NGU 69-60. Jones was one of the smallest players on the floor in both height and weight, but the wired-to-score guard proved he could get to his spots with ease. Jones used a quick first step and a slippery approach to free himself for hoops. He sank......
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Standouts from Sunday of the Atlanta Classic. By: Kyle Sandy 2026 5-11 PG Thomas Glanton III – Atlanta Panthers OTR – Southwest DeKalb (Pictured) Thomas had fans in the stands shaking their heads and defenders shrugging as he couldn’t miss in the first half against AOT. Glanton scored 21 of his team’s 23 points in the first half and finished with 33 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals with six made threes. Thomas was unconscious with his jump shot. He used subtle head fakes to get defenders off balance before......
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