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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Standouts from Saturday afternoon of the Atlanta Classic. By: Kyle Sandy 2027 6-2 PG AJ Williams – Atlanta Celtics 3SSB – Harlem (Pictured) Back from a torn labrum which limited him to just the final six games of his sophomore season, AJ Williams is back and better than ever. The time away from the game has helped reshape Williams’ dedication, leading to a transformation of his body, cutting off the baby fat leaning into a maturing frame. In a 70-47 win over Team Dickerson Black OTR, Williams had one of the most......
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Standouts from Saturday morning of the Atlanta Classic. By: Kyle Sandy 2026 6-0 G Zeki Locus – HoopAthens – Morgan County (Pictured) The Region 2-2A Player of the Year was relentless in a come from behind 58-57 buzzer beating win against Sewer South OTR. Locus is a fine-tuned athlete that uses his speed and strength to get to the rim at will. Zeki breaks down defenders and gets a head of steam downhill. He is able to explode to the rim to finish with either hand and is a sharp drive-and-kick distributor......
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Standouts from night one of the Atlanta Classic. By: Kyle Sandy 2028 5-10 G Bobby Harpring – HoopAtlanta Harpring – Marist The sharpshooting guard put up 16 points, 5 rebounds and 1 assist in a 75-67 win over Georgia Legacy. Bobby showcased a quick release on his three-point shot, able to score off the catch whenever he got a glimmer of space. When he attacked off the dribble, he used good body control to absorb bumps to finish around the rim with either hand. Harpring did well changing speeds with the ball......
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Sweet 16: Day 3 Top Performers By: Kyle Sandy 2025 6-2 PG Zachry Harden – Heat Check – Newton (Pictured) Already committed to play defensive back at Minnesota, the D-I football star did major damage on Sunday in Heat Check’s 68-59 win over AE5 Florida. Zack is a pure athlete. He is elite in transition, grabbing rebounds and starring as a one-man fastbreak. Harden’s burst of speed and leaping ability get him to the rim in a blink where he can score through contact and put defenders on posters. The southpaw’s ability......
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Sweet 16: Day 2 Morning Standouts By: Kyle Sandy 2027 5-5 PG Elijah Carnes – Hoop Avenue Black – Chapel Hill Elijah was in a zone on Saturday morning, the smallest player on the floor seeing the rim the largest. Carnes peppered the defense with pull-up jumpers from the mid-range and beyond, sinking three threes en route to posting 20 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 steals in a 54-24 win over Team Power. Carnes got to his spots routinely and was able to slither his way to the hoop and......
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Sweet 16: Day 2 Afternoon Standouts By: Kyle Sandy 2026 6-6 F Emmanuel Alofe – GA Stunners – McEachern (Pictured) There was a lot to come away impressed with when watching Emmanuel Alofe on Saturday afternoon. At 6-foot-6, his length immediately catches your eye, all arms and legs. Alofe has a lanky wingspan and agile feet. Emmanuel guards on the perimeter and in the post. He drew the assignment of guarding 5-foot-5 Jerron Wilson and did a terrific job moving his feet and frustrating the elusive playmaker. When he’s in the paint,......
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Sweet 16: Day 1 Top Performers By: Kyle Sandy 2024 6-1 G Keelin Malone – Team Chuck Person White – Next Level Academy (Pictured) The tone-setter in a 64-59 win over the Wellington Wolves, Keelin Malone was all over the floor making plays on Friday night. The unsigned senior thrived as a two-way difference maker. Malone plays with steady energy and makes it a point to get up and defend. His quick instincts allow him to predict which way ball handlers want to go and can cut them off and swipe steals......
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