Stock Risers from The Opening in Florida. By Drew Johnson (@RealNews102) 18U: Marcelo Paulino | C | 2027 | IG: @celaoo_15 Program: OBG Paulino was one of the more intriguing big men of the weekend, showing flashes of dominance as a paint protector. He’s still coming into his own, but his combination of size, mobility and defensive presence gives him a high ceiling. If he sharpens his footwork and adds a reliable mid-range jumper, he could take a major leap. Easily one of the top bigs at the event. Djigui Camara |......
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On The Radar Hoops is back in the Sunshine State for The Florida Opening this weekend. We are breaking down some of the top under the radar prospects from over the weekend. By: Ross Van De Griek 2026 6-8 SF Connor Corris (Team Speights 17U) The 6-8 junior small forward is a multi-versatile prospect who can play multiple positions on the offensive end of the floor whether he’s out on the wing or in the post. Corris did a great job when it came to using his size and frame to his......
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The Florida Opening: Notable Sunday Standouts By: Drew Johnson (@RealNews102) Ethan Sabec | F | 2026 | Calvary Christian | @EthanSabec2026 Sabec stole the weekend with his Sunday afternoon performance, knocking down an insane 11 three-pointers in a single game. No signs of jet lag from Saturday—he showed up ready to dominate and has cemented himself as one of the top scorers in the 2026 class. At 6-8, his blend of size, shooting and playmaking makes him a nightmare matchup. While he’s still working on consistency, his development is starting to show,......
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On The Radar Hoops is back in the Sunshine State for The Florida Opening this weekend. We are breaking down some of the top prospects from Sunday. By: Ross Van De Griek 2026 6-9 PF Ethan Sabec (Team Speights 17U) The 6-9 power forward was lethal when it came to shooting from behind the arc in a win against North Point Youth. Sabec finished with a game-high 39 points on 11 made 3-pointers and added his strong rebounding ability with his frame and length to his advantage. 2026 5-9 PG Toby Lane......
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The Florida Opening: Day One Top Standouts By: Drew Johnson (@RealNews102) Yaddiel Sanchez (F, Timber Creek) | IG: @yaddiellamaquina Sanchez showed he can do it all—stretch the floor, score inside, defend, and rebound. He played with confidence, using his size to finish in the paint while also knocking down shots from the perimeter. His versatility stood out as he made plays in transition and controlled the glass. Easily my top 15U performer of the day. Jaquavion Gilmore (C, Bible Baptist Christian) | IG: @jaquaviongg A dominant paint presence who made shot-blocking look......
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On The Radar Hoops is back in the Sunshine State this weekend for The Florida Opening. We are breaking down some of the top prospects from Saturday. By: Ross Van De Griek 2027 6-4 SF Shannon McArthur (Team Speights 16U Red) Shannon McArthur, A 6-4 sophomore small forward, did a smooth job when it came to guarding on the ball as well as off the ball on the defensive end. On the offensive end, McArthur threw down some emphatic dunks in transition, whether it was off the catch or the bounce. 2026......
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OTR hit the sunshine state this past weekend for The Florida Opening, our first Florida event of the year. 10 courts under one roof and a ton of talent made for another weekend full of storylines. We break down some of the top point guards that were in attendance. By: Cam Rickers Giordan Easley – 2025 – SWFL Hoops Red Giordan Easley, a Minnesota native, has been making waves since his arrival in Florida last year. This weekend provided my first in-person look and Easley didn’t disappoint. We witnessed the volume scoring......
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OTR hit the sunshine state this past weekend for The Florida Opening, our first Florida event of the year. 10 courts under one roof and a ton of talent made for another weekend full of storylines. We break down the prospects that helped their stock the most. By: Cam Rickers Jayden Guillaume – 2024 – BTI Pressure Elite UNSIGNED Jayden Guillaume had scouts buzzing as early as game one. Guillaume squared off with Pat Johnson and won the battle inside, leading his team to a 70-77 victory. He’s as solid as they......
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The 2024 On the Radar Hoops Circuit is officially underway in the Sunshine State. Lots of talent is on display here at the Florida Opening at the Alachua County Sports & Event Center in Gainesville. Here is who stood out on Day 2: By: Ross Van De Griek 2027 6-2 PG Josiah Manrow (1Family 15U) Manrow, A 6-2 freshman point guard showcased his true abilities on how to initiate the offense. Manrow brought a high IQ and is very coachable when out on the floor, knowing when to take the right shots......
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The 2024 On the Radar Hoops Circuit is officially underway in the Sunshine State. Lots of talent is on display here at the Florida Opening at the Alachua County Sports & Event Center in Gainesville. Here is who stood out on Day 1. By: Ross Van De Griek 2025 6-2 PG Darius Livingston (BTI Pressure Elite 2025) The 6-2 junior point guard is a Top-50 ranked player in the state and his high IQ stood out to me as he gets his teammates involved offensively as well as a high-prized rebounder on......
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