Class of 2017 wing-forward Wyatt Wilkes of Winter Park, Fla., led CP25 Southeast to a 17U championship at Bob Gibbons. Photo cred – Jon Lopez/Nike SUWANEE, Ga., – Suwanee Sports Academy hosted the Bob Gibbons Invitational last weekend, which featured some of the top teams in the Southeast. Here is a look back at the 2017 players made the biggest impression upon our staff. 2016 Bob Gibbons Standouts By: @JLHemingwayPSB Nicolas Claxton (Greenville, S.C.), Team South Carolina – 2017 The rest of the world has not caught up to Claxton just yet. Still......
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Justin Forrest showed why he is considered one of the top guards in the South at the Sweet 16. Photo Cred: Ty Freeman Atlanta, Ga. – The Sweet 16 Session I & II was held during the April evaluation periods. This was a must attend event for college programs around the country, which featured some of the top programs in the Southeast. Here are a few of the notable performers from the Sweet 16. By: Shun Williams @OntheRadarHoops Ryan Schwieger – (Weddington, NC) – PSB Select – 2017 One of the biggest stock risers of......
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Class of 2016 post Chase Anderson of St. Francis HS played his position this year and grabbed a couple of offers this week. Photo cred – Ty Freeman/Jared Cook Classic The month of May means offers and late signings. The spring evaluation periods have come and gone for NCAA Division 1 coaches, which means we get a glimpse of which prospects are gaining the most attention. Also, it signals the final opportunity for the unsigned seniors to find a landing spot next fall. Here are a couple of the more notable story......
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Ashton Hagons showed why he is one of the top young guards in the country at the Sweet 16. Photo Cred: Kemi Griffin Atlanta, Ga. – At events like the Sweet 16 during the April evaluation period, it is always 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 2019 guards who will inevitably see their recruitment pick up as the summer months’ approach. By: @OnTheRadarHoops & @LocksWay_OTR Ashton Hagans – Newton (GA) –......
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Editor’s Note: OTR Program Focus is written on programs on the rise that attend OTR events. It is designed to highlight players who are picking up recruiting offers and interest. Program Focus – Tampa Titans By: @JLHemingwayPSB The Tampa Titans competed last month at the OTR Sweet 16 Session II. The group of 2017 prospects are a special bunch of college ready competitors. Their combination of talent, athleticism and off-court achievement make them a team to track heading into the July viewing periods. Wing-Forward Reid Walker of Lithia, Fla., garners much attention because......
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Smyrna Stars wing Khalyl Waters caught the attention of many college programs at the Sweet 16 Session II. Photo Cred: Steve Knight Powder Springs, Ga – Spring basketball is in full effect as teams from across the country packed into McEachern High School for the Sweet 16 Session II this past weekend. The April tournament gave us an early look at some of the top independent teams from around the country. Here is a look at some players that stood out during the second evaluation period: Khalyl Waters – Douglas County (GA)......
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Georgia Stunners guard Kane Williams caught the attention of many coaches that were in attendance at the Sweet 16 Session II. Powder Springs, Ga – Spring basketball is in full effect as teams from across the country packed into McEachern High School for the Sweet 16 Session II this past weekend. The April tournament gave us an early look at some of the top independent teams from around the country. Kane Williams – South Paulding (GA) – Georgia Stunners – 2017 He was very good in transition pushing the ball up the......
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Isaac Chatman of Alabama Premier made plays all over the court at the Sweet 16 Session I – Photo Cred: Steve Knight Atlanta, Ga. – The Sweet 16 Session I proved to be a success this year. Players from around the country converged at Mays High School and competed in front of dozens of college coaches. Here are a list of players who shined during the first live period. By: @LocksWay_OTR Alabama Premier – Isaac Chatman -2018 Chatman has that prototypical wing-type frame with long arms and his explosiveness is impressive. He......
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Editor’s Note: OTR Program Focus is written on programs on the rise that attend OTR events. It is designed to highlight players who are picking up recruiting offers and interest. Program Focus – PSB Select By: @JLHemingwayPSB This past weekend PSB Select took care of business at the OTR Sweet 16 Session I. Their 17U team took home the AAC Bracket Championship on Sunday afternoon with a 75-53 win over the Tennessee Travelers. Take a look at Wes Morgan of Charlotte, N.C., hitting an early 3-pointer to get PSB Select out to an......
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Editor’s Note: The “In Focus” feature is designed to highlight selected prospect’s abilities and recruitment. The articles help put a player’s story in perspective. By: @JLHemingwayPSB In FOCUS with Jordan Usher 6-7 Wing Class of 2017 Sequoyah HS/Atlanta Celtics There may not be a hotter name in the Atlanta area than Jordan Usher this summer. He is carrying the momentum from a big junior year at Sequoyah High School. The 6-foot-7 wing blends outstanding athleticism with a smooth skill set that our OTRHoopsReport.com staff saw first hand at the #EBATop40 Camp in......
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