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#OTRHoopsReport: “The Notebook” - Oct. 3, 2013

Will Jackson is one of the more highly sought after guards nationwide in the class of 2015. *Courtesy of USA Basketball Editor’s Note: “The Notebook” is a regular piece designed to inform our readers of the latest in the world of recruiting. By: @BrandonClayPSB Recruiting Rundown: Will Jackson Class of 2015 point guard Will Jackson of Athens, Ga., will attend Kansas “Late Night in the Phog” on Friday evening. The Jayhawks are fresh off of a consensus top two 2013 recruiting class nationally. Assistant coach Norm Roberts has been the lead on......

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#OTRHoopsReport: “The Notebook” - Oct. 10, 2013

Damon Wilson saw his stock rise with a quality performance in front of our staff at the OnTheRadarHoops.com ELITE 32 last July. *Photo by Ty Freeman Editor’s Note: “The Notebook” is a regular piece designed to inform our readers of the latest in the world of recruiting or introduce a new prospect to our readers. By: @BrandonClayPSB Recruiting Rundown: Damon Wilson (Powder Springs, Ga.) Damon Wilson of Powder Springs, Ga., is attending school at Our Savior New American School in New York this season. Wilson was at St. Benedict Prep in Newark,......

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#OTRHoopsReport: “The Notebook” - Oct. 8, 2013

Juwan Durham used his time at the USA Basketball Camp in Colorado to put the recruiting world on notice that he’s a high flyer. *Courtesy of USA Basketball Editor’s Note: “The Notebook” is a regular piece designed to inform our readers of the latest in the world of recruiting or introduce a new prospect to our readers. By: @BrandonClayPSB USA Basketball Mini-Camp Eval: Juwan Durham (Tampa, Fla.) Durham’s length and athleticism reminds us of a young John Henson. Ironically, Henson also finished his high career in Tampa. Durham, a class of 2016......

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#OTRHoopsReport College Fit: Isaiah Wilkins to Virginia - Dec. 26, 2013

Isaiah Wilkins of Greater Atlanta Christian (GA) could earn early playing time right away at Virginia  “How They Fit” Editor’s Note: “How They Fit” is a regular piece designed to give readers in depth insight on how 2014 commitments will fit in at the college of their choice. Name: Isaiah Wilkins Hometown: Lilburn, Ga. Height: 6’8” Committed College: Virginia Specialty: Mismatch maker “The Fit” The most attractive quality about Wilkins is that he possesses a number of skills that could instantly translate to the next level.  However, what Coach Tony Bennett could......

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#OTRHoopsReport: City of Palms Classic - Dec. 24, 2013

The City of Palms Classic provided a perfect stage for Jahlil Okafor and Ben Simmons to show why they’re both considered as five-star prospects. FORT MYERS, Fla. – The City of Palms Classic has established itself as the nation’s most prestigious tournament on an annual basis. The 41st edition of the event was no different. Save a facility change for the tournament’s 37th and final game, the classic was as easy of an event for us to cover as any that we will attend all year long. Two prospects stood out from......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Steel City Invitational – December 22, 2013

Birmingham is known for historically producing steel and hard-nosed athletes.  The Steel City Invitational provided a showcase of a number of talented basketball players last weekend. *Photo Courtesy of SteelCityHoops.com Birmingham, Ala. – The college atmosphere on the campus of Samford University set the stage for many of the best teams in the state of Alabama to square off in the Steel City Invitational. The Pete Hanna Center provided a state tournament-like atmosphere where 16 teams competed in the premier high school basketball tournament in the state. Here is a look at......

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#OTRHoopsReport College Fit: Kendall Crute to Ohio - Dec. 20, 2013

2014 SG Kendall Crute North Cobb Christian (GA) could see significant mintues early next year in Athens Editor’s Note: “How They Fit” is a regular piece designed to give readers in depth insight on how 2014 commitments will fit in at the college of their choice Name: Kendall Crute Hometown: Marietta, Ga. Height: 6’4” Committed College: Ohio Specialty: Shooter, Energy “The Fit” Crute is a wing with legitimate size that can shoot the ball well from beyond the arc.  Those two traits alone make him a player that fit in a lot of situations. ......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Recruiting Recap - Week of Dec. 16, 2013

Class of Class 2015 C Daniel Giddens Wheeler (GA) was a standout this summer in the Elite 32 Session I. Photo by: Ty Freeman Editor’s Note: “Recruiting Recap” is a regular piece designed to catch our readers up on the latest in the world of recruiting. Monday December 16, 2013 Class of 2015 C Daniel Giddens of Wheeler (GA) was on campus at Ohio State over the weekend Class of 2016 forward Harry Giles of Wesleyan Christian (NC) was in attendance for the North Carolina-Kentucky game over the weekend UCONN has offered......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Duluth vs Mountain View - Dec. 17, 2013

Class of 2014 forward Eric Hamilton will take his smooth shooting stroke from the OnTheRadarHoops.com Showcase to Wichita, Kansas next fall. *Photo by Ty Freeman DULUTH, Ga. – The Monday night of Final Exam week gave us a chance to catch up with Duluth High as they hosted Mountain View High. Duluth is led by one of the state’s top senior prospects in Eric Hamilton. Here’s our take on the action that occurred inside the Joe Marelle Gymnasium. By: @BrandonClayPSB 1) Wichita State stole one in Eric Hamilton. The aforementioned Hamilton had......

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#OTRHoopsReport: GAC Showcase - Dec. 16, 2013

Class of 2016 point guard Alterique Gilbert of Miller Grove (GA) had another great performance this weekend. *Photo by Ty Freeman NORCROSS – The fifth annual Greater Atlanta Christian Showcase hosted by Blue Collar Basketball displayed some of the top programs in the state of Georgia. These matchups allowed for a terrific showdown over the weekend. The line-up included nationally ranked players such as Doral Moore, Kobi Simmons, Alterique Gilbert, and Kaiser Gates. Here is a look at a few individuals who took advantage of the exposure. By: Shun Williams @ OntheRadarHoops Stephon......

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