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OTR Hoops: Thanksgiving Showcase - Standout Forwards - November 27, 2023

On The Radar Hoops hit Central Gwinnett this past Wednesday for the annual Thanksgiving Showcase. Basketball fans gathered from all over to see the state’s best talent on display and I can assure you nobody left disappointed. The day was full of surprises and final minute finishes. Here are some of the best forwards we saw on Wednesday. By: Cam Rickers Caleb Kawela – 6’5 – PF – Greenforest – 2024 Greenforest pulled off the 4th quarter comeback to take down Pebblebrook and Caleb Kawela was the driving force. 9 of Kawela’s......

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OTR Hoops: Thanksgiving Showcase - Standout Guards - November 27, 2023

On The Radar Hoops hit Central Gwinnett this past Wednesday for the annual Thanksgiving Showcase. Basketball fans gathered from all over to see the state’s best talent on display and I can assure you nobody left disappointed. The day was full of surprises and final minute finishes. Here are some of the best guards we saw on Wednesday. By: Cam Rickers  Marcus Smith – 6’0 – PG – Walnut Grove – 2025 Walnut Grove opened the morning with a statement win over Gainesville to start the year 4-0. Marcus Smith was clearly......

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OTR Thanksgiving Showcase - PREVIEW - October 26, 2023

On the Radar Hoops will host the second annual Thanksgiving Showcase November 22, 2023, at Central Gwinnett High School. Some of the area’s top teams will compete to get an early test of their mettle. It will also provide an ideal opportunity for individual players to showcase their abilities in front of Atlanta’s top media outlets. Here is a rundown of what to expect. By: Jonathan Hemingway Central Gwinnett vs. Tri-Cities (8:00pm) The host school, Central Gwinnett, is poised for a breakout season. Coach Marcus Spivey has put in work developing his......

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OTR Thanksgiving Showcase RECAP - November 25, 2022

LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia, – On the Radar Hoops hosted the Thanksgiving Showcase at Central Gwinnett High School on Wednesday night. Although there are several tournaments and showcases running around the city this week, this event was the only one in town on Wednesday. We got a good look at some available seniors and emerging underclassmen at this event. By: Jonathan Hemingway (@JL_Hemingway) Emmanuel Green – Cedar Grove – 2026 Green is a 6-foot-5 wing forward who made a huge splash early in this game. He blends perimeter face-up jumpers with aggressive dribble attacks......

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