2025’s that proved at Who Wants the Smoke they deserve a close look from college scouts. By: Bilal Benjamin Jackson Robinson | 6’7” | Upward Stars (Pictured Above) Jackson Robinson, epitomizes the term “paint beast”. His style of play is characterized by physicality and a deliberate pursuit of contact on the court. Robinson’s proficiency around the rim is remarkable, boasting a high shooting percentage. He also demonstrates exceptional defensive prowess by effectively controlling the paint, showcasing his aggressive yet composed approach to the game. Robinson having zero offers is surprising, coaches don’t......
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OTR returned to Atlanta this weekend for ‘Who Wants the Smoke?’ and the talent pool was once again loaded with prospects for all levels. Here, we break down some of the best unsigned seniors we saw this weekend. By: Cam Rickers Noah Holloway – 2024 – Formula Elite Academy Noah Holloway is one of the more talented ‘24s still on the board in Georgia and he put the full package on display this weekend. Holloway is a big, athletic guard that can play above the rim and score at all three levels.......
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OTR returned to Atlanta this weekend for ‘Who Wants The Smoke?’ and the talent pool was once again loaded with prospects for all levels. Here, we break down some of the biggest stock risers from the event. By: Cam Rickers Sean Morgan – 2025 – Team Person Sean Morgan stole the show at WWTS, proving to be one of the best volume scorers in attendance. He had multiple outings with 35+ points and in one game, posted 23 in the first half. Morgan’s ability to shoot the ball is in a class......
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Who Wants The Smoke: Day 3 Top Performers By: Kyle Sandy 2026 5-8 PG Huey Blalock – Atlanta Timberwolves – Rabun County The offensive maestro orchestrated 17 made threes in the Timberwolves’ 79-59 win over the GA Canes. Blalock tallied 8 points, 6 rebounds, 12 assists and 1 block. Huey’s shiftiness and court vision make him among Georgia’s elite passers. He gets penetration routinely and always has assists on his mind, passing up short floaters for wide open kick out threes. Huey is the definition of a true pass-first point guard, but......
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Who Wants the Smoke: Day 2 2027/28 Top Performers By: Kyle Sandy 2027 6-6 F Rowan Woodrich – Devin Butts Elite – Peach County It wasn’t just Rowan’s size that made him stand out in a 54-26 win over Upward Stars Carolina, it was his activity level inside. Woodrich works hard for rebounds and doesn’t shy away from finishing through contact. Rowan gets good position in the post and is efficient from 10-feet and in. He looks like a future double-double at Peach County. 2028 6-9 F Peter Julius – Georgia Stars......
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Who Wants the Smoke: Day 2 2026 Top Performers By: Kyle Sandy 2026 5-11 G Grant McDuffie – Team Person – Milton (Pictured) McDuffie was electrifying in Team Person’s 64-47 win over Upward Stars CSRA, pouring in 28 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. McDuffie drilled a pair of threes to mix in with buckets from the mid-range and at the rim. Grant was elusive with the ball, creating space off the dribble as he got to his spots routinely with a smooth pull-up and deep range. He showed toughness......
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Who Wants the Smoke: Day 2 2025 Top Performers By: Kyle Sandy 2025 6-1 G Dallas George – GA Thunder – Calhoun County (Pictured) After a three-point first half, George erupted in the second half against the Carolina Celtics finishing with 19 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal. Dallas cashed in on five threes. George is a microwave scorer. He scored the ball off the catch and off the dribble from distance. He added a pair of drives to the basket to keep the defense honest. 2025 6-4 G Rico......
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Who Wants The Smoke: Day 1 Top Performers By: Kyle Sandy 2026 6-1 G Terrance Badio – Upward Stars Carolinas – Butler (Pictured) An explosive 23-point first half set the tone in Upward Stars Carolinas’ 72-53 win over the South GA Tarheels. Terrance Badio was all over the floor, a one-man wrecking crew that the Heels struggled to contain. Badio consistently converted defense into offense, hounding ball handlers before turning them over and scoring in transition. Terrance scored with both hands and played above the rim. While the fastbreak opportunities supplied the......
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