FORT MYERS, Fla., – The City of Palms Classic should be considered the Holy Grail of high school basketball. This is the one opportunity where the best teams from around the country can compete annually. Nationally ranked teams, which include No. 1 ranked Montverde Academy, are in this the 42nd annual tournament. Our OTRHoopsReport.com staff had this weekend etched into our calendars as a must stop. Here is a run down of the action from Friday. Friday Recap from the City of Palms By: @JLHemingwayPSB Wesleyan Academy Brought Down the House From the opening......
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Vanderbilt landed a commitment from forward Samir Sehic (left) of Katy, Texas. He joins center Djery Baptiste (right) to make a formidable front line for the Commodores. Photo cred – Jon Lopez/Nike The commitments have been arriving in a flurry as players make official visits during the month of September. We take a look of some of the most recent verbals within BrandonClayScouting.com 2015 ELITE 100 as well as other regional talent who will make an impact with their commitments. By: @JLHemingwayPSB Vanderbilt Scores 3rd ELITE 100 Prospect This afternoon the Commodores picked up a......
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Class of 2015 guard Rex Pflueger of Chula Vista, Calif., can shoot the ball from the perimeter. However, it is what he does when he is not shooting that makes him one of the most valuable recruits in the nation. Photo cred – Jon Lopez/Nike Everyone in the world of college basketball recruiting has their attention fixed upon the official visits that are taking place for the next two months. While most of the concentration may center around 5-star recruits, we take a look at which prospects will bring the most value to a......
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With a defensive stance like this, Luke Kennard is ready to be a Blue Devil. *Photo by Jon Lopez (Nike) Editor’s Note: “Prospect Eval” is a regular piece designed to inform our readers of the staff’s most recent evaluation on a prospect. By: @JLHemingwayPSB Nike EYBL Boo Williams Evaluation: Luke Kennard (Franklin, Ohio), King James Shooting Stars – 2015 Kennard is a 6-foot-5 wing who specializes in stretching the floor with his shooting ability. Looking at other shooters in the class such as Andrew Fleming of Nashville, Tenn., Matthew McQuaid of Duncanville,......
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Santa Ana, Calif. – At events like the Nike Extravaganza at Mater Dei High School, it is always a good chance to look into the future and see who basketball fans will be following next season. This event gave a quality look at two 2015 guards who will inevitably see their recruitment pick up as the summer months approach. Here is an overview of these two California natives. By: @JLHemingwayPSB Sedrick Barefield (Corona, Calif.) – Centennial Huskies – 2015 Barefield is proving to be one of the better point guard prospects on......
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