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OTR Hoops: Sunday Standouts from The Opening - March 21, 2024

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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OTR Hoops: The Opening Standouts from @JR_OTRH - March 21, 2024

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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OTR Hoops: The Opening Standouts from @Jr_OTRH Notebook - March 19, 2024

Standouts from last weekend’s On the Radar Hoops The Opening. By: Willie Evans Demari Bailey- Team Forrest 2026 Bailey is one of those guards whose activity you cannot overlook. He is an athletic combo guard that’s comfortable blowing by defenders with his quick burst first step.  Bailey can change the momentum of a game versus opposing teams whether on offense or defense with his nonstop mentality.  J’Mari Greene- DBE-2026 Devin Butts Elite has changed names but can expect the same quality talent to still be around. Greene had himself quite the weekend bursting......

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OTR Hoops: The Opening Standouts Part II - March 19, 2024

MARIETTA, Georgia, – On the Radar Hoops hosted The Opening last weekend. More than 100 teams packed into four locations which made for an exciting kickoff to the spring travel season. Our evaluators and staff covered as many teams and players as possible. Here is a second edition of standouts from the weekend. By: Jonathan Hemingway Nasir Anderson – J Smoove Celtics – 2027 (Pictured Above) Anderson displayed a complete skill set on Sunday morning. The lefty is equipped with a strong frame and shoulders. He uses his body to shield the......

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OTR Hoops: Standout Guards from The Opening - March 19, 2024

The AAU season tipped off this weekend with The Opening, On the Radar’s first event of the spring circuit. The weekend provided plenty of storylines and wire-to-wire finishes as we watched some of Georgia’s top programs square off. These are a few of the best guards we saw on opening weekend. By: Cam Rickers Zach Bleshoy – Atlanta Timberwolves – 2025 Zach Bleshoy made a strong case for best player in the event this weekend. Bleshoy ran the show for the Timberwolves and posted some impressive scoring numbers, a 25-point outing to......

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OTR Hoops: Standout Forwards from The Opening - March 19, 2024

The AAU season tipped off this weekend with The Opening, On The Radar’s first event of the spring circuit. The weekend provided plenty of storylines and wire-to-wire finishes as we watched some of Georgia’s top programs square off. These are a few of the best forwards that we saw on opening weekend. By: Cam Rickers Masiah Jones – EYA Sports Black – 2024 (Pictured Above) Masiah Jones has flown very much under the radar to this point but he had a breakout weekend at The Opening. Jones is 6’8, very lengthy, and......

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OTR Hoops: The Opening Day 2 Standouts - March 18, 2024

Here is a second edition of standouts from OTR contributor Kerry Willis of Court Cred. Jabari Hall (Osborne HS) 6’5 F Team Scoot Pro 16 Undersized and active forward that caused so much havoc in the paint.  Shot blocking and finishing at the rim is where he excelled. Hall was good at ripping shots down off the glass and pushing the ball to get the break started.  Perimeter game is still in development, but what I like is that he didn’t hesitate to take open shots vs always trying to put the......

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OTR Hoops - Saturday Standouts from The Opening - March 16, 2024

MARIETTA, Georgia, – On the Radar Hoops is hosting The Opening this weekend. More than 100 teams packed into four locations which is making for an exciting kickoff to the spring travel season. Our evaluators and staff covered many of the teams on day one. Here is a snapshot of a few names to remember coming out of Saturday’s action. By: Jonathan Hemingway Zach Bleshoy – Atlanta Timberwolves – 2025 Bleshoy is a 6-4 guard who proved he can compete with the top athletes in the Metro Atlanta area this weekend. The......

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OTR The Opening - Standouts - March 21, 2022

CUMMING, Georgia, – The Opening, presented by On the Radar Hoops, provided the stage for many of the top prospects in the Atlanta area to shine. There were several prospects who we were expecting to stand out and of course there were a few who made a name for themselves for the first time. Here is a look back at some of the top performers from the weekend. By: Jonathan Hemingway Coen Carr – Georgia Stars – 2023 If one were to argue that Carr was not the most productive player of......

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