Tag: Theo Pinson


#OTRHoopsReport: Vaughn chooses UNLV - Feb. 12, 2014

By: @JLHemingwayPSB Vaughn chooses UNLV One of the last major national recruiting pieces fell into place last night as Rashad Vaughn of Golden Valley, Minn. gave his commitment to Dave Rice and the Runnin’ Rebels of UNLV. The 6-foot-6 guard gives the Rebels an immediate game changer from the wing, because of the tools and athleticism that he brings to the floor. We had a first-hand look at the McDonald’s American at the Hoop Hall Classic in Springfield, Mass. in January. Vaughn’s offensive prowess is diversified as he is a threat to......

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OTRHoopsReport: Hoop Hall Classic - London & Oubre - Jan. 20, 2014

Springfield, Mass. – The Hoop Hall Classic provided the stage for the nation’s top talent to compete against each other. The three day weekend provided many local observers as well as fans from around the nation a glimpse of dozens of top 100 caliber talent. We will take a look at two seniors who are poised to contribute for their colleges next fall. By: @JLHemingwayPSB Makinde London (Nashville, Tenn.) – Montverde Academy – 2014 Standing at 6-foot-9 tall, London exhibits the prototypical 21st century frame of a power forward. He has the......

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#OTRHoopsReport: “Prospect Eval” Kelly Oubre - Oct. 16, 2013

Class of 2014 wing Kelly Oubre will bring Kansas fans another top-10 caliber prospect to root for next season. *Bart Young/USA Basketball 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: @BrandonClayPSB USA Basketball Mini-Camp Evaluation: Kelly Oubre Kelly Oubre of Fort Bend, Texas is one of the nation’s most athletic wing players. A class of 2014 graduate, Oubre verbally committed to Kansas last week. In the process, the 6-foot-7 perimeter threat became the heir apparent to take......

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#OTRHoopsReport: USA Basketball Mini Camp - Oct. 8, 2013

With his unique blend of athleticism and skill, Seventh Woods was a standout on Day Two in Colorado. *Bart Young/USA Basketball COLORADO SPRINGS – The USA Basketball Developmental Mini-Camp brought together 46 of the top prospects from around the country for two days of skill stations and game play. Like the play on day one, the second day had plenty of news and notes for us to report. By: @BrandonClayPSB Seventh Woods (Columbia, S.C.) – Hammond School Much has been made in the recruiting world about Woods ability to take off and......

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#OTRHoopsReport Prospect Eval: Theo Pinson - Dec. 2, 2013

Theo Pinson has established himself as a consistent wing scorer in the class of 2014. *Courtesy of USA Basketball 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: @BrandonClayPSB USA Basketball Mini-Camp Evaluation: Theo Pinson Theo Pinson of Greensboro, North Carolina showed that he is much more than an athletic slasher during the course of the camp. The 6-foot-6 class of 2014 wing prospect has already chosen to continue his playing career at the University of North Carolina.......

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 #OTRHoopsReport: "Prospect Eval" Justin Jackson - Nov. 12, 2013

Justin Jackson of Spring, Texas will give North Carolina fans a lot to cheer about next fall. *Bart Young/USA Basketball 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: @BrandonClayPSB Justin Jackson of Spring, Texas pledged to the North Carolina Tar Heels in early March. In making the decision, Jackson who is a consensus top-20 caliber prospect in the class of 2014 turned down overtures from Arizona, Ohio State, Texas A&M, Virginia and Washington. A 6-foot-7 small forward,......

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