Class of 2017 wing Michael Porter Jr. of Nathan Hale HS (WA) showed why he is a Naismith Award nominee this weekend. Photo cred – @CoachHemi SPRINGFIELD, Mass., – Day three at the Hoop Hall Classic is where the marquee match-ups play out and lasting reputations are built. In years past we have watched the likes of Jahlil Okafor, Ben Simmons and Markelle Fultz etch their names alongside of the legends of the game. This year is no different as a number of prospects stepped to the line and solidified their reputations......
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Kentucky bound point guard Quade Green provided a great effort to lead Neumann-Maria Goretti (PA) to victory at the Hoop Hall Classic. Photo cred – @CoachHemi SPRINGFIELD, Mass., – Day One at the Hoop Hall Classic was about the BIGS (Ayton, Bamba, Reid, Bassey), but Day Two was about the guards. Outstanding guard play dominated the day and provided the usual high level competition. Read which guards stood out on day two. By: @JLHemingwayPSB Ashton-Langford Shows Out in Front of Ollie Class of 2017 point guard Makai Ashton-Langford rose to the occasion of......
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Class of 2018 forward Nazreon Reid of Roselle Catholic had the biggest day with a triple double on day one at the Hoop Hall Classic. Photo cred – @CoachHemi SPRINGFIELD, Mass., – The Hoop Hall Classic is a staple on the #OTRHoopsReport coverage calendar. The match-ups of premier players yearly gives our staff the ability to gauge which players are ascending in value. Also, as voters on the Naismith Award Committee, this event is instrumental in helping us properly voice which players are most deserving of the end of the year award. By: @JLHemingwayPSB......
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The Lake City Classic Tournament featured some of the top players in the state of Georgia and across the Southeast. Acworth, GA – A number of teams from the state of Georgia and from the Southeast showed up to face off against some of the top talent at The Lake City Classic, which was hosted by Allatoona High School. Here are some of the individuals that stood out in these mid-season match-ups. Grant Howard – (Douglasville, GA) – Alexander Howard has a strong frame with nice length that can take contact while......
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5-Star guard Javonte Smart did not disappoint at the Tournament of Champions Classic. Photo Cred – Ty Freeman Marietta, Ga. – The Tournament of Champions Classic has set the bar high for tournaments nationwide. Wheeler High School had plenty Division One graded prospects take part in the four day tournament. With that collection of talent in one place, please believe that we walked away with plenty of knowledge. Here are several prospects who stood above the rest: Travis Anderson – (Grayson, GA) – Grayson Anderson put up big numbers in multiple games helping......
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The OTR Martin Luther King Showcase will feature 12 of the top high school teams in the state. The On the Radar Hoops Martin Luther King Showcase will feature twelve of the top high school teams in the state of Georgia on January 16, 2017 at Shiloh High School. The six game slate will provide these teams top flight competition in a showcase setting. Here is the game schedule: 11:30 am – Dutchtown vs. Central Gwinnett 1 pm – East Jackson vs. Woodward Academy 2:30 pm – Duluth vs. Osborne 4 pm –......
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The McEachern Indian’s walked away with the National Division Championship. Marietta, Ga – The Tournament of Champions Classic in its first year has laid the foundation to be one of the nation’s most prestigious showcases, which displayed some of the top programs around the country. These matchups allowed for a terrific showdown over the weekend. The line-up included nationally ranked players such as Collin Sexton, Nick Weatherspoon, Javonte Smart and Khavon Moore. Here is a look at a few individuals who took advantage of the exposure. Michael Devoe – (Orlando, FL) – Oak......
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The Chick-Fil-A Classic showcased some of the top teams around the country. Columbia, SC., – The Chick-Fil-A Classic provided an exciting atmosphere for teams to compete against elite competition. With over 2,000 local fans on hand to watch the games, the tournament blends a traditional basketball fan base with dozens of ELITE ranked players. Here is a close look back on some players who elevated themselves above the others on the third day. BJ Mack – (Charlotte, NC) – Charlotte Christian School One of the more talented underclassmen on the east coast,......
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5-star wing Kevin Knox gives consistent performances. He backed up that statement in front of the Duke Blue Devil coaching staff on Friday night. The #OTRHoopsReport staff makes Fort Myers, Florida, a staple on our coverage calendar yearly. The collection of 5-star talent gives a great evaluation opportunity, because of the high profile nature of the tournament. This year we covered the first three days of the tournament, which allowed to see most of the stars in a short amount of time. Here are some thoughts on the stars and other players......
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The City of Palms Classic moved venues this year to Florida Southwestern University in Fort Myers, Florida. Although a new venue, the same top competition is here for fans, coaches and media to watch. Read OTRH Coverage from Previous City of Palms Tournaments By: @JLHemingwayPSB (SATURDAY NIGHT) Memphis East (TN) 57 Pace Academy (GA) 53 #CityofPalms East Memphis 76 Pace Academy 42 Chandler Lawson w/ the pull-up here#OTRHoopsReport https://t.co/t2CvRrcTe9 @johnvarlas pic.twitter.com/BNY12OvnTw — Jonathan Hemingway (@JLHemingwayPSB) December 18, 2016 Memphis East TJ Moss (2018) – 21 points, 8-14 FG Alex Lomax (2018) – 13 points, 6......
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