Jy’lan Washington showed his potential at the CoachHemi.com Showcase in March. *Photo by Nakita Hemingway Murfreesboro, Tenn. – The CoachHemi.com Showcase provided a great opportunity for over 40 local players get exposure to a national scouting service and multiple local schools. Players worked within skill sessions and competed on live-streamed games. Several players improved their games and gained college interest in early March. Here is a look back at a few of the top performers that competed at the showcase. By: @JLHemingwayPSB 2014 CoachHemi.com Showcase Recap Part II FEATURE PLAYERS Jy’lan Washington......
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Class of 2014 PF Amir Warnock Peachtree Ridge (GA) has re-opened his recruitment Monday March 31, 2014 Cincinnati has offered class of 2015 Shaker Heights (OH) forward Esa Ahmad Michigan State has offered class of 2014 F Yante Maten Bloomfield Hills (MI) San Diego picked up a commitment from 2014 guard Vasilije Pusica of Sunrise Christian (KS) Rice offered class of 2014 guard Muhammad-Ali Abdur Rahkman of Allentown Central Catholic (PA) 2014 PF Amir Warnock of Peachtree Ridge (GA) has de-committed from Jacksonville Tuesday April 1, 2014 Class of 2014 SG Elijah......
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Murfreesboro, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee is proving to be the crossroads of basketball talent in the southeast. The camp roster at the CoachHemi.com Showcase showed to be a balance of players from several surrounding states. In this recap we look at three unsigned seniors who improved their chances of playing at the next level with their play this weekend. By: @JLHemingwayPSB 2014 CoachHemi.com Showcase Recap #1 FEATURE PLAYERS Cedric MGinnis (Birmingham, Ala.), Wenonah HS – 2014 Coming off another state championship run, the 5-foot-10 guard came and dominated the showcase much as......
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McKinley Brown is looking towards the future after the Spring Showcase. *Photo by Nakita Hemingway Available Senior Report OTRHoopsReport.com National Evaluator Jonathan Hemingway tabbed Elijah Weems of Marietta, Ga. as the biggest stock riser of the 2013-14 season. This 6-foot-3 combo-guard had an outstanding year which led to a year-long offensive outburst. He can create his offense off the dribble as well hit the jumper from long-range. Weems had multiple 30 point performances this season and thus caught the attention of schools such as College of Charleston, Florida Atlantic, UNC-Ashville, Winthrop, and......
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Editor’s Note: “In Focus” is a feature of OntheRadarHoops.com to give readers an in depth view of notable basketball players from around the state of Georgia. *Photo by Nakita Hemingway By: @JLHemingwayPSB Occasionally the world of basketball will find a player who does it the right way and is rewarded. That is impression that we got when we talked with Elijah Weems of Walton High School. He is a young man that followed the formula of hard work and persistence that eventually paid off both individually and for his team. His senior......
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Ramses Sandifer was one of many post players who stood out at the Spring Showcase last weekend. *Photo by Nakita Hemingway Atlanta, Ga. – The Spring Showcase at Oglethorpe University was a great opportunity for uncommitted players to show their specialties. In the game of basketball, there never seems to be enough big men available. Several senior post players received attention on Saturday afternoon. Here is a look at a few of the names who stood out. SENIOR POST PLAY College programs are always looking for players with size; there were many......
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McKinley Brown helped St. Francis to a state championship this year and should help a college program next season. *Photo by Nakita Hemingway Atlanta, Ga. – The first day of spring already is already in our rearview mirror. For people around the game of basketball that means preparation for the spring travel season. However, for uncommitted high school seniors it means that is time to make a decision on a college home. The On the Radar Hoops Spring Showcase provided the perfect stage for many regional players to display their skills to......
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Trey Williams drove his way into the attention of college coaches this weekend. *Photo by Nakita Hemingway Academic Excellence Numerous Division III programs attend On the Radar Hoops Spring Showcase this weekend and there were a number of high academic prospects that left impressions with these coaches. Senior forward Trey Williams of Atlanta, Georgia, showcased the ability to attack the basket going right to get to the rim. He consistently knocked down jumpers from 15 feet in. Jayson Snearl took advantage of the stage after missing half of the season due to......
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Pebblebrook (GA) PG Ty Hudson continues to gain intrest from programs around the country Monday March 24, 2014 Class of 2015 SG Luke Kennard of Franklin (OH) committed to Duke Pacific has offered class of 2015 PG Paris Austin of Bishop O’Dowd (CA) Miami picked up a commitment from 2015 SF Anthony Lawrence of Lakewood (FL) Michigan State picked up a commitment from 2014 Sunrise Christian (KS) forward Marvin Clark UAB received a commitment from class of 2014 Rock Bridge (MO) PG Nick Norton Tuesday March 25, 2014 UNLV has offered class......
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Jalen Fearn is a guard that showed potential this past weekend at the CoachHemi.com Showcase. *Photo by Nakita Hemingway Murfreesboro, Tenn. – Last weekend provided a great opportunity for a number of prospects in the areas around Middle Tennessee to be seen and get on the radar of our OTRHoopsReport.com staff. Here is a quick look at a few names that left an impression. A young point guard from the Clarksville, Tenn. area that showed promise was class of 2017 Austin Fisher. The skilled guard showed the ability to handle the ball......
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