OTR Hoops News: Jermal Jones Jr. commits to Pittsburgh By: Ross Van De Griek Four-star senior guard Jermal Jones Jr, out of IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, announced his commitment to the University of Pittsburgh. Jones becomes the first commit for Jeff Capel in the 2026 recruiting cycle. Jones chose the Panthers over California, Clemson, Cincinnati, Mississippi State, Purdue, Washington, and several others. Jones began receiving national recognition during his sophomore year of high school, when he attended Bell Creek Academy in Riverview, Florida, and played at the varsity level since he......
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OTR Hoops News: Will Stevens commits to Clemson By: Ross Van De Griek The Clemson Tigers landed a promising recruit over the weekend, as 6-foot-10 senior power forward Will Stevens, out of Davidson Day High School in Charlotte, North Carolina, pledged his commitment to the Tigers. Stevens chose the Tigers over Cincinnati, Mississippi State, South Carolina, Vanderbilt, Virginia, Wake Forest, and several others. Stevens heads into his senior season as a promising big with a ton of upside that remains thin for his size. His ability to make strong passes from the......
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OTR Hoops News: Kingston Whitty commits to West Virginia By: Ross Van De Griek Kingston Whitty, A 6-foot-2, 165-pound shooting guard out of Christ School in Arden, North Carolina, announced his commitment to West Virginia on Tuesday morning. Whitty chose the Mountaineers over Belmont, Chattanooga, Dartmouth, Fordham, George Mason, Liberty, Marshall, Maryland, New Mexico, Stetson, Tennessee, Toledo, and several others. Whitty is at his best offensively when he is coming off screens and can finish downhill through traffic with his athleticism, as well as displaying great body control finishing through contact on......
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OTR Hoops News: Top 25 recruit Cole Cloer commits to NC State By: Ross Van De Griek 6-foot-7 senior small forward Cole Cloer is off the board as he announced his commitment to North Carolina State on Saturday night following an official visit to Raleigh. Cloer, currently attends IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, after playing his first three high school basketball seasons in the Tar Heel State, where he attended Caldwell Academy in his hometown of Greensboro, North Carolina. Cloer chose the Wolfpack over Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, and UConn, where he......
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OTR Hoops News: Cade Murphy commits to Eastern Kentucky By: Ross Van De Griek One of the top shooters in the state of Tennessee announced his commitment on Thursday. The 6-foot-5 senior shooting guard, Cade Murphy, from Knoxville Catholic High School, will be heading to Eastern Kentucky University to begin his collegiate basketball career. Murphy chose Eastern Kentucky over Air Force, Middle Tennessee, Navy, Radford, among other mid-majors. Murphy displays a high IQ on the offensive end, where he doesn’t force a bad shot, as well as having a knack for playing......
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OTR Hoops News: Top-50 recruit Kayden Allen commits to Cincinnati By: Ross Van De Griek Atlanta native Kayden Allen is off the board as he announced he is committing to play for Wes Miller and the Cincinnati Bearcats on Thursday afternoon. Allen played his freshman season at Grayson High School before transferring to national powerhouse Montverde Academy for his sophomore and junior seasons. Now that he is entering his senior season, Allen will be playing at his third different high school, where he is now enrolled at Long Island Lutheran in New......
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Photo cred – 247 Sports OTR Hoops News: Top 100 prospect Joseph Hartman commits to Michigan By: Ross Van De Griek 6-foot-5 senior shooting guard Joseph Hartman, out of The Rock School in Gainesville, Florida, announced he has committed to Dusty May and the University of Michigan on Wednesday. Hartman chose the Wolverines over Butler, Dayton, Iowa, Minnesota, and several others. Hartman is a multi-positional athlete with great instincts and a feel for the game, where he is a good ball handler and passer. He uses his strength to his advantage when......
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OTR Hoops News: Five-star Point Guard Taylen Kinney commits to Kansas By: Ross Van De Griek Since joining Overtime Elite in 2024, five-star point guard Taylen Kinney has been playing on the nation’s biggest stages, as well as competing in different countries. On Sunday, Kinney made his college announcement at his old high school in his hometown of Newport, Kentucky, that he has committed to Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks. He chose the Jayhawks over six finalists that included Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisville, and Oregon. Kinney took official visits to each......
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OTR Hoops News: Four-star Wing Herly Brutus commits to LSU By: Ross Van De Griek 6-foot-7 senior small forward Herly Brutus, out of The Villages Charter High School and Tre Mann Elite, committed to LSU over the weekend. Brutus chose the Tigers over Gonzaga, Saint Louis, South Florida, Utah, and several others. Brutus can play multiple positions, whether it’s a combo guard or the small forward position, where he plays with solid length and athleticism, as well as possessing a solid frame. He can also defend multiple positions and is a highly......
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Kennesaw State lands commitment from 6-foot-6 wing Levi Ball By: Ross Van De Griek 6-foot-6 senior guard Levi Ball, out of Gray Collegiate School in Columbia, South Carolina, has committed to Kennesaw State, part of the Atlantic Sun Conference, on Thursday. Ball came over to Gray Collegiate last season after spending his first two high school seasons playing at Salado High School in Salado, Texas. During his junior season, Ball averaged 13.0 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game for the War Eagles, where his recruitment started to gain notice. During......
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