Class of 2017 center Mohamed Bamba of Westtown HS (N.Y.), is one of the nation’s premier two-way players. Photo cred – Jon Lopez/Nike This week the Atlanta Tipoff Club released it’s Preseason Watch List for the High School Boys’ Player of the Year. The list of 50 players were nominated by the Board of Selectors, which included members from the #OTRHoopsReport. At the beginning of this month we looked at three prospects who could be considered front runners for Player of the Year. This week we look at three more players who......
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Freshman guard Sharife Cooper of McEachern (GA) did a good job of managing the team Saturday in a win. Photo Cred Ty Freeman Atlanta, Ga – At events like the Georgia’s Elite 8 Classic at McEachern High School, it was a good chance to look into the future and see who basketball fans will be following in years to come. This event gave a quality look at underclassmen who will inevitably see their recruitment pick up as the summer months approach. Sharife Cooper – (Powder Springs, Ga) – McEarchern In the first......
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Isaac Okoro of McEachern (GA) showed why he is one of the top 2019 players in the county at the Georgia’s Elite 8 Classic. Photo Cred – Ty Freeman Atlanta, Ga – Whether the players were signed to play for a college program next year or still deciding on which school they will call home, there was plenty of talent at the Georgia’s Elite 8 Classic. Everyone had to execute in order to get a victory. In this recap we look at prospects who impacted their team for a victory in their......
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Class of 2017 forward PJ Washington of Dallas, Texas, signed with Kentucky today. #BBN fans will love his do-it-all style. Photo cred – Jon Lopez/Nike The second week of November is a big moment for college basketball fans. Most of the nation’s top prospects ink their NLI during this window. While several 5-star prospects had committed weeks or months before this week (Deandre Ayton – Arizona, Michael Porter – Washington, DJ Harvey – Notre Dame), there is still plenty of intrigue left for this week. Here are the top storylines from the......
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5-star guard Collin Sexton of Mableton, Georgia, commits to coach Avery Johnson and the University of Alabama. Photo cred – Jon Lopez/Nike Sexton Signs with Alabama By: @JLHemingwayPSB Collin Sexton of Pebblebrook HS (GA) / Southern Stampede took a meteoric rise onto the national scene as the nation’s top scoring guard. Today he signs with the University of Alabama giving head coach Avery Johnson the nation’s premier scorer in the class of 2017. Sexton went from un-ranked (by most services) to be a certified top 10 player nationally. We have documented Sexton’s development......
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Class of 2017 forward Wendell Carter of Atlanta, Georgia, is an early candidate for Naismith Trophy Player of the Year. Photo cred – Jon Lopez/Nike Each year the Naismith Trophy is awarded to the nation’s top player as selected by 24 voters on the Naismith Board of Selectors. Last year Lonzo Ball completed a remarkable season with Chino Hills HS (CA) to claim the award. This year the #OTRHoopsReport staff takes an early look at which players should be considered favorites heading into the 2016-2017 season. By: @JLHemingwayPSB Deandre Ayton (Phoenix, Arizona), Hillcrest Academy......
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Scottie Lewis showed the ability to make shots as well as get to the rim off the dribble. COLORADO SPRINGS – The USA Basketball Developmental Mini-Camp brought together the top prospects from around the country for two days of skill stations and game play. Like the play on day one, the second day was packed with highlights and competitive game play. Here are a look at some of the underclassmen who stood out: Cole Anthony – (New York, NY) – Archbishop Molloy – 2019 This scoring point guard has the killer instinct......
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Fifty-four players competed in the eighth annual USA Basketball Men’s Junior National Team October Minicamp – Photo Cred Garrett Ellwood/USA Basketball COLORADO SPRINGS – The USA Basketball Men’s Junior National Team Mini-Camp brought together 54 of the top prospects from around the country for two days of skill stations and game play. Like the play on day one, the second day had plenty of news and notes for us to report. Here is a look at some of the notable underclassmen who stood out over the weekend: Isaiah Todd – (Richmond, Va)......
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Class of 2018 point guard Mullek Bradford of Cleveland, Tenn., showed why he has garnered the interest of college coaches already at the #CoachHemiWorkout. Photo cred – Nakita Hemingway LEBANON, Tenn., – The CoachHemi.com Fall Workout is a great opportunity for prospects in the Tennessee area and beyond to gain exposure before the high school season begins. In third third year, the Workout has helped numerous players build a reputation while also pushing kids to get better through skills training. Here is a short list of the standouts from the past weekend.......
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Chris Parks made plays both inside and out at the On the Radar Hoops Fall Showcase. Photo Cred – Ty Freeman Atlanta, Ga – The On the Radar Hoops Fall Showcase provided the perfect stage for many regional players to display their skills to close to 40 college coaches. Here are a few senior guards that caught our eye on Saturday afternoon. Tyler Thornton – (Atlanta, Ga) – South Atlanta This summer Thornton caught attention from several colleges at the Elite 32 Session I and II with his ability to rebound and out hustle......
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