For my first event as a member of the On the Radar team, I had the opportunity to cover several talented teams from across Georgia during the first official week of the travel ball season at On the Radar’s The Opening. Here are some of the standout players who caught my eye this weekend. By: Coach Juke 2026 William Robinson, Team Huncho: I didn’t get to see too many 17U teams this weekend, but when I did this Team Huncho prospect was one of the top players that caught my eye, he runs the floor......
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MARIETTA, Ga.— The 16U division was well-represented at The Opening. It was a great opportunity to develop initial impressions of some of Georgia’s prospects of the future as they step into more spotlighted roles. Here are some of the standout players I saw over the weekend. By: Josh Tec Aj Cox, Only1Elite: Another name to keep in mind for the future, AJ Cox is a big man who’s still figuring it out but has a chance to improve over the next couple of years. 6-foot-8 size isn’t necessarily abundant, and Cox pairs......
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MARIETTA, Ga.— The Opening set the tone for the spring as the tip off of the travel ball season in the southeast. Players used the platform to announce themselves as names to know for the spring and beyond. The following were some of the eye-catchers from the 17U division. By: Josh Tec Dj McMillian, Team Bo Bell: McMillian had a solid weekend for Team Bo Bell. He often got things going for them offensively as their primary initiator. In that role, he has legitimate size and length at around 6-foot-4. McMillian created......
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A recap of notable performances from the OTR The Opening as compiled by Jaron Pierre-Mathurine. Jaden McCullough 6’2 G GA Stars 2028 McCullough coming off a state title, he was at the head of a special Stars group. He got the game going leading players out in transition with some smooth touch passes showing his vision and alertness. Throughout the game he showed off the athleticism skying for some jam then the shooting touch. He has nice size at the guard spot and understands the game early. He has a solid foundation......
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MARIETTA, Ga.— This is an important time of year for the 2027 class. In about three months, these players will be able to be contacted by college coaches. Within that time, new names will emerge, and initial evaluations will become more robust. The Opening’s 16U division offered an initial opportunity to identify spring stockrisers and delve deeper into scouting reports. By: Josh Tec Quentin Clopton, EYA: Clopton was one of the first eye-catching players of the weekend for me. It’s the first travel ball weekend of the year. Everyone starts slowly. Not......
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MARIETTA, Ga.— The travel ball season is officially underway. Teams from all over Georgia gathered in Cobb County to tip things off at On the Radar’s The Opening. Talent of all levels and age groups were represented. Here are some standouts from the 17U division. By: Josh Tec Zyree Brown, Sewer South: When asked about my player of the weekend, it was difficult to come up with a name other than Zyree Brown. The Sewer South guard made a statement to open the season by stacking big-time performances. He was an escape......
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MARIETTA, Georgia, – The OTR spring circuit kicks off with The Opening this weekend. Teams from all around the state came to get competition and exposure. Here is a look at a list of underclassmen who are ready to take the next step after this event. By: Jonathan Hemingway Noah Jones – Elite Playmakers – 2027 Jones was one of the top shooters we watched on Sunday afternoon. He has a compact and confident release that allows him to extend his range to well beyond the arc. Jones’ primary responsibility for his......
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MARIETTA, Georgia, – The OTR spring circuit kicks off with The Opening. Teams from all around the state came to get competition and exposure. Here is a look at players who are trending after day two of the event. By: Jonathan Hemingway Alex Lowry – Mpire MHC – 2025 Lowry is an available senior who deserves an extra look before he graduates this May. He is a 6-foot-7 forward with a solid frame and versatility. He is capable of scoring in traffic off a high post attack. He is also proficient as......
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MARIETTA, Georgia, – The action did not slow down on Sunday of The Opening. Players showed their eagerness to compete and tune up for the upcoming spring circuit. Here is a selection of names from day two of the event. By: Jonathan Hemingway Cam Dover – Atlanta Timberwolves – 2025 We had a chance to see Dover multiple times as he filled in on both Timberwolves squads over the course of the weekend. We were impressed with the size and length as a stretch forward. His consistent stroke from the perimeter and......
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We take a second look at underclass standouts from the notebook of @Jr_OTRH. By: Willie Evans Brian Clark-Tier2 Elite -2026 (Pictured Above) Clark was quietly one of the better shooters this weekend in 16U. In the three games I watched him, he hit over three 3-pointers every game for his squad. At 6’3 he does a good job rebounding from the guard spot and mixing up drives to the rim. Caron Hall-J Smoove Celtics-2027 In today’s positionless basketball Hall is a player that can stick on the floor anywhere. At 6-foot-5 he......
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