Sideline notes: On the Radar Tip-off Classic

Sideline notes: On the Radar Tip-off Classic

By Robert Alfonso Jr. Norcross, GA – The annual OTR Tip-off Classic has always helped set the tone for the basketball season. Teams come to get matched up against some tough competition.  This year was no different than any other year.  Here are some sideline notes.  Wheeler sends a message Wheeler has been hearing the talking being done by others […]

Sideline notes: Georgia Elite 8 Tip-off Classic

Sideline notes: Georgia Elite 8 Tip-off Classic

By Robert Alfonso Jr.Marietta, GA – Georgia’s Elite 8 Tip-off Classic made its return in grand fashion thisweek at Wheeler High School.Seven games. One finishing overtime. Two beings won in the final second. Plenty ofnotable players who are to be watched throughout the season.This was the first official weekend teams could play under Georgia High SchoolAssociation ruling. Here is what […]

Baseline recap: 26’s leave impression at Power 24

Baseline recap: 26’s leave impression at Power 24

By Robert Alfonso Jr Marietta, GA – The Power 24 Live Period had the South sizzling, and it wasn’t just the weather—it was the class of 2026 hoopers lighting up the gym. There were monster scoring outbursts to highlight-reel dunks and gritty two-way dominance, here’s a deep dive into the rising talent pool that made noise and picked up offers […]

OTR & RL Hoops Elite 32 Live Period Notebook

OTR & RL Hoops Elite 32 Live Period Notebook

By Robert Alfonso Jr. Marietta, GA – The hot summer days of grassroots basketball is always sizzling in July. The latest wave of rising talent take to the floor during the first Live period in front of college coaches and scouts during the On the Radar Hoops Elite 32 showcase at NextPlay 360. Here’s a comprehensive look at standout performers […]

June Jam notebook

June Jam notebook

By Robert Alfonso Jr. McDonough, GA – The inaugural June Jam brought together fifty-four high school teams from across Georgia to help set the mood for the month. This is when teams have come off the dead period week starting the gauntlet of basketball camps and showcases. The high school showcase, powered by Swish Scouting, had some tremendous matchups against […]