NORCROSS, Georgia – An early season eight game slate provided a glimpse into what to expect this season from within the state of Georgia. Some players played up to expectations, some exceeded and even a couple new names earned ink into our notebooks. Here is a recap of the major story lines from this weekend. Story by: Jonathan Hemingway (@JLHemingwayPSB) Norcross Reload There will be plenty of talk about the new faces in uniform for coach Jesse McMillian’s Blue Devils (JT Thor, Kok Tat, Josh Taylor). But it was a returning player......
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Kowacie Reeves Jr. was on a mission Saturday at the OTR Tip-Off Classic. Photo – Stanley Johnson Norcross, Ga,– The high school season is a time where the nation’s best players can shine brightly on the biggest stages. The On the Radar Hoops Tip-Off Classic is traditionally a place where you can find many of those performances. This 2019 version was no different. Here is a recap of the weekend’s biggest story lines. Star Treatment Auburn bound guard Sharife Cooper took the court by storm on Saturday night putting up 30 points......
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Scoot Henderson has all the tools to be a star in the Class of 2022. Photo – Stan Johnson Atlanta, Ga– For high school coaches, the pre-region schedule is about competition and quality match-ups. The Georgia Elite 8 Tip Off Classic hosted by AOT last weekend provided exactly that platform in the Atlanta metro area. Isaiah Collier – Wheeler High School, (Marietta, Ga) 2023 Collier has plenty of tools to be an instant star for the Wildcats. As a creator, he easily gets into the lane and will finish or find shooters. Collier can......
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Sharife Cooper helped McEachern (GA) claim the City of Palms Championship. Fort Myers, Fl – The #OTRHoopsReport staff makes Fort Myers, Florida, a staple on our coverage calendar yearly. The collection of 5-star talent gives a great evaluation opportunity, because of the high-profile nature of the tournament. This year we covered the first three days of the tournament, which allowed to see most of the stars in a short amount of time. Here are some thoughts on the stars and other players who are on the rise. 2020 PG Sharife Cooper (McEachern,......
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Sharife Cooper put up numbers in a win for McEachern (GA) at the TOC Showcase. Photo – Ty Freeman Marietta, Ga – The Tournament of Champions Showcase in its first year has laid the foundation to be one of the nation’s most prestigious showcases, which displayed some of the top programs around the country. These matchups allowed for a terrific showdown over the weekend. Jalen Benjamin – Meadowcreek (GA) – 2019 In a highly anticipated match-up against a talented Holy Spirit team. This UAB signee was the difference in the ball game, helping his team......
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Anthony Edwards proved why he is regarded as one of the top players in the country. Photo Cred – Jordan Davis Atlanta, Ga. – The Georgia Elite 8 Tip-Off Classic has set the bar high for one-day showcases nationwide. Director Omar Cooper, had plenty Division One graded prospects take part in the seven-game set at McEachern High School. With that collection of talent in one place, please believe that we walked away with plenty of knowledge. Here are several prospects who stood above the rest Saturday afternoon. Sharife Cooper – McEachern (GA) – 2020 In the game......
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5-Star Sharife Cooper is one of the top guards in the state of Georgia and in the country. Photo – Ty Freeman Atlanta, Ga -Every year On the Radar Hoops breaks down the top players from each position heading into the school ball season and we are excited to roll out our 2018-19 Georgia High School Association position previews. By: @HypesouthMedia Sharife Cooper, 2020, McEachern Equipped with over 10 high major Division-I offers from programs like Alabama, Auburn, and Kentucky to name a few, Sharife Cooper is arguably the best lead guard in the......
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MARIETTA, Georgia, – Over 150 prospects from the Southeast jammed into Wheeler High School on Sunday afternoon to compete and train at the OTR Super 64 camp. National media members and McDonald’s All-American voters were on hand to watch some of the premier players from the Peach State. Here is a look back at some of the top performers. By: @JLHemingwayPSB Christian Brown (Powder Springs, Georgia), McEachern HS – 2019 Brown is a consensus top 50 player nationally. Listed at 6-foot-6 205 lbs, he plays like a man among the youth in the......
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Isaac Okoro has dominated the competition this spring on the Nike EYBL circuit. Atlanta, GA – The spring session of the AAU circuit has ended earlier this week. There were a few prospects whose stock has risen over the last couple of months with their outstanding play in their respective circuits. Below we take a look at a few prospects who have caught national media, scouts, and evaluator’s eyes this spring. 2019 Forward Isaac Okoro – Athletes of Tomorrow (GA) Isaac Okoro displayed his skills once again this spring on the Nike......
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MARIETTA, Georgia, – OntheRadarHoops.com hosted “The Opening” last weekend at Wheeler High School. The preseason tournament provided an outlet for some of the city’s top teams to get great match-ups and top notch media exposure. Here are a few of the notable names from the weekend. By: @JLHemingwayPSB Brandon Boston – AOT – 2020 Boston backed up all of the praise and recruiting attention that he earned this winter with Norcross High School. The 6-7 wing has arms and length that remind us of Brandon Ingram at the same age. While we have......
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