Tag: Thon Maker


#OTRHoopsReport: Top Available 2016s Nationally - February 10, 2016

College coaches look to finalize their recruiting classes as the high school season winds to a close. Here is a look back at the top unsigned prospects that we saw while covering the national scene. College Coaches can get the full report by Clicking here!    By:  @JLHemingwayPSB Thon Maker – 7′ PF / Athlete Institute (CAN) Maker was hyped early as a transformational 7-foot player who could handle and score like a wing yet block shots on the interior. The Kevin Durant comparisons are gone now, however there is still a......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Marshall County Hoop Fest Blog - December 4, 2015

Indiana signee Curtis Jones of Huntington Prep looks to lead his team at the Marshall County Hoop Fest. Photo cred – Jon Lopez/Nike Benton, Ky., – The Marshall County Hoop Fest has become a perennial stop for some of the nation’s top high school teams. This year is no different as Oak Hill Academy squared off versus Chaminade Prep in an ESPN televised game on Thursday evening. Our #OTRHoopsReport team is in the building this year for a third straight year to cover the top performers all weekend long. Follow our blog......

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#OTRHoopsReport: NBPA Recap - June 25, 2015

Thon Maker had a big week on and off the court at the NBPA Top 100 Camp. He earned MVP honors for the week and also announced his intention to stay within the class of 2016. Photo cred – NBPA Top 100 Camp CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., – The NBA Player’s Association hosts a camp annually that brings in some of the nation’s top prospects to compete and train. The elite atmosphere gives media and evaluators an idea of which prospects are on trajectory for future success. Here is a look back at which......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Making the Jump - April 1, 2015

Point guard Derryck Thornton will be handed the keys of the Duke Blue Devil offense next year after reclassifying into the class of 2015. Photo cred – Davide de Pas Every year basketball coaches, analysts and fans watch players jump forward a class in hopes of helping their recruiting situation. In past years it was en vogue for players to fall back a class to allow them to physically mature and essentially allow them another year of development at the prep level. However, in recent years there have been a number of prospects that......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Stat Central - Week of Dec.13, 2015

Georgia comitt Tyree Crump poured in 54 points Saturday night in a win Monday December 15, 2015 2016 guard Kevon Tucker of Dacula (GA) scored 21 points last night in a win Trinity Christian (NC) guard Dennis Smith Jr. finished with a game high 35 points yesterday 2016 F Thon Maker of Orangeville Prep (CAN) finsihed with 15 points 5 rebounds yesterday in a win Oak Ridge (FL) guard Antonio Blakeney finished with 36 points in a win Wesleyan Christian (NC) F Harry Giles scored 32 pooints in a win saturday night......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Top Performers from Marshall County Hoop Fest - December 9, 2014

BENTON, Ky., – The Marshall County Hoop Fest provided an exciting atmosphere for teams to compete against elite competition. With over 2,000 local Kentucky fans on hand to watch the games, Hoop Fest blends a traditional basketball fan base with dozens of ELITE ranked players. Here is a close look back on which players elevated themselves above the others on this December weekend. By: @JLHemingwayPSB Hoop Fest Top Performers Carlton Bragg (Cleveland, Ohio), – Villa Angela St. Joesph – 2015 The 6-foot-9 forward delivered in every way possible on Saturday evening. Locked in......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Marshall County Hoop Fest Saturday Evening Recap - December 6, 2014

College coaches from all over the nation lined up to watch class of 2016 wing Braxton Blackwell of Nashville, Tenn., at the Marshall County Hoop Fest. Photo cred – Davide de Pas The Marshall County Hoop Fest is one of the best stops for high school fans and college coaches to check out the nation’s top prospects. Here is a recap of Saturday evening’s games. By: @JLHemingwayPSB Saturday Evening Recap: 4:30 pm  La Lumiere (IN) 77  Christ Presbyterian (TN) 48 Lalumiere took control from the very beginning of this one and never looked back. The interior duo of junior Nolan......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Recruiting Recap-Week of June 23, 2014

2016 Kobi Simmons has been one of the hottest prospects this spring Monday June 23, 2014 Kansas has offered 2016 PF Harry Giles of CP3 All-Stars 2015 Team Charlotte wing Rayjon Tucker received an offer from Clemson Tennessee has offered 2015 Each 1 Teach 1 C Tacko Fall 2016 Michigan Mustangs PF Austin Davis was on campus at Indiana Memphis has offered 2016 Atlanta Celtics guard Kobi Simmons 2017 PG Aaron Thompson of Team Takeover received an offer from Holy Cross George Mason offered 2015 Boo Williams PG Justin Robinson Witchita State has......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Recruiting Recap-Week of June 16, 2014

2016 PG Christian Turner of Heat Check picked up an offer from Winthrop Monday June 16, 2014 Florida, Illinois, Alabama, & Kansas State have offered 2016 Southern Stampede PF Tony Bradley Memphis has offered 2016 Boo Williams PF Edrice Adebayo Illinois State has offered Reginal Todd of the Alabama Legends Maryland & Illinois State have offered 2016 Showtime Hoops SG Jordan Harris Michigan & Texas has offered 2016 Compton Magic PF TJ Leaf NC State has offered 2016 PG Kobi Simmons of the Atlanta Celtics Xavier has offerd 2016 PG Payton Pritchard......

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#OTRHoopsReport: Recruiting Recap-Week of April 28, 2014

2015 SG Malik Beasley of St. Francis (GA) picked up 8 offers over the weekend Monday April 28, 2014 Georgia Stars 2015 SG Malik Beasley picked up offers from Cal, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Ole Miss, St. Johns, Seton Hall, Texas Tech, and SMU over the weekend Minnesota has offered 2015 Atlanta Xpress (GA) Danjel Purifoy & Doral Moore Mercer and High Point have offered 2015 Alabama Elite Gerron Scissum Elon has offered 2015 Alabama Elite SG Ethan Stair 2015 Club Ohio forward Myo Baxter has been offered by St. Francis (PA) 2015......

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