Ikechukwe Obiagu proved once again that he is one of the nation’s premier big men nationally. Photo cred – Ty Freeman MACON, Ga., – Despite the nightmare of players shooting 16-foot free throws, there were several good takeaways from the GHSA state championship games last weekend. A number of players stepped up big on the largest stage in the high school basketball season. Here is our #OTRHoopsReport take on last week. By: @JLHemingwayPSB & @OntheRadarHoops Jamie Lewis – Westlake HS, 2018 Lewis showed his talent and moxy by leading a comeback win for Westlake Saturday......
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Jacara Cross of Lithonia is one of the top available post left in the state of Georgia. Photo Cred – Ty Freeman Atlanta, Ga. – The regular season is coming to an end, there are still several post around the peach state that will help a college program next season. Here are several unsigned seniors that have took advantage of the spot light this season. Chance Anderson – (Alpharetta, Ga) St Francis – Anderson is a dirty work forward who gets things done on the weakside. He may lack ideal size for......
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Kentucky bound point guard De’Aaron Fox of Cypress Lakes HS (TX) is one of the five finalist for Naismith HS Player of the Year. Photo cred – Jon Lopez/Nike This week the Naismith Trophy presented the five finalists for the Boy’s Player of the Year. Our #OTRHoopsReport team had the opportunity to cover all five of these players in person from the EYBL circuit to the many of the high school’s premier tournaments and showcases. We take chance to look back on the top moments for each of these players. #OTRHoopsReport Team......
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Can the Wolverines of Miller Grove reclaim the title in class AAAAA this year? Our predictions on all the GHSA classifications can be found here. Photo cred – Ty Freeman The state of Georgia gets a head start on “March Madness” with the GHSA state tournament beginning the second weekend of February. Our #OTRHoopsReport staff has been in gyms all season long and we bring to you our predictions for this post-season. By: @JLHemingwayPSB & @OntheRadarHoops Class AAAAAA Favorites: Westlake Sleeper: Milton Pick: We will take Westlake in the state’s biggest classification. They are well......
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College coaches look to finalize their recruiting classes as the high school season winds to a close. Here is a look back at the top unsigned prospects that we saw while covering the national scene. College Coaches can get the full report by Clicking here! By: @JLHemingwayPSB Thon Maker – 7′ PF / Athlete Institute (CAN) Maker was hyped early as a transformational 7-foot player who could handle and score like a wing yet block shots on the interior. The Kevin Durant comparisons are gone now, however there is still a......
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Collins Hill (GA) wing Teshaun Hightower has the ability to score in bunches. Photo Cred – Ty Freeman Atlanta, Ga. – The regular season is coming to an end, there are still several guards around the peach state that will help a college program next season. Here are several unsigned seniors that have took advantage of the spot light this season. Cameron Jordan – (Marietta, Ga) Wheeler High School – He is a strong and physical small forward. He can score inside and out with his strength and athletic ability. He is......
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Miller Grove (GA) Aaron Augustin is one of the best available guards in the Peach State. Photo – Ty Freeman Atlanta, Ga. – The regular season is coming to an end, there are still several guards around the peach state that will help a college program next season. Here are several unsigned seniors that have took advantage of the spot light this season. Aaron Augustin – (Lithonia, Ga) – Miller Grove High School Augustin is a true point who makes plays for himself and others, he has a tight handle, excellent court......
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Bruce Pearl is determined to get Auburn back to the top of the Southeastern Conference. The 2016 recruiting class is a step in the right direction. Photo cred – @AuburnMBB/Twitter Editor’s Note: We will look at several OTRHoopsReport.com college subscriber’s recruiting classes over the next few weeks. College Coaches can get the full report by Clicking here! It is no secret that Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl can put together winning teams. The formula always starts on the recruiting trail. With the 2016 recruiting class, Pearl landed Mustapha Heron, a 5-star recruit,......
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Anthony Cowan did it all for St. John’s at the Peachtree Corners Invitational. From running the offense to scoring 40 points, he proved he is BIG Conference ready. Photo cred – Ty Freeman ATLANTA, Ga., The Peachtree Corners Invitational was to be hosted at Norcross High School last Saturday. However, a dusting of snow on Friday afternoon and antiquated Gwinnett County Public School athletic policy prevented the slate of games to be played on Spalding Drive. Some adept scheduling and hard work by Norcross head coach Jessee McMillian salvaged the event. A......
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Justin Forrest of Greenforest (GA) is a constant threat from deep. Photo Cred: Ty Freeman Suwanee, Ga – The Blue Collar Basketball Martin Luther King Showcase this weekend at Peachtree Ridge High School. This is a must see event each year that features some of the top programs in the state of Georgia. Here are some of the top performers over the weekend: Justin Forrest – (Decatur, Ga) – Greenforest – 2017 One of the hottest guards in the Peach State this season, Forrest exploded for thirty-one points which included (7) three......
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