On The Radar Hoops has been getting it achieved for a minute now. Based in 2010 by former UAB soccer participant Shun Williams, who has shortly taken the corporate to a different stage. It’s undoubtedly the highest unbiased occasion firm within the Southeast Area as a result of it’s professionally ran and has numerous former staffers who’ve moved on to important jobs on the collegiate {and professional} ranges. Most significantly, it has served as an publicity platform for the following wave of hoopers.
Enter the OTR Hoops Breakout Camp.
It was my third time attending the occasion, and I walked away with a contemporary record of massive time prospects that I might have by no means laid eyes on had I not made the journey to ATL. In actual fact, I noticed present NBA All-Star Anthony Edwards on the 2016 camp earlier than he even had a D1 supply. AE5 was nonetheless a member of the category of 2019 then, however reclassified to 2020 shortly after the camp. In the end, he went again to his authentic class of 2019 and the remainder is historical past.
Nice matchup between 2019 Anthony Edwards and ’18 JoJo Toppin at @OntheRadarHoops Showcase.Two critical wings in respective courses.
— Rodger Bohn (@rodgerbohn) September 11, 2016
The 2019 camp was my first time laying eyes on future No. 2 NBA Draft decide Scoot Henderson again when some have been nonetheless calling him Sterling, and it additionally was once I really realized how particular of a bucket getter fellow lottery decide/present Bulls level guard Rob Dillingham was.
The 2026 camp had 5 star sophomore Cadien Hudson, however we already knew about him. It was concerning the beneath the radar gamers and Williams introduced no scarcity of intriguing prospects from the Southeast to the Better Atlanta space for an impressive in the future occasion.
Listed here are seven standouts who shined on the 2026 OTR Hoops Breakout Camp:
Cadien Hudson, 6’6, SF, Oak Cliff Religion Household (Tex.), 2029
In his final occasion as a Georgia participant, Cadien Hudson stole the present on the OTR Breakout Camp. An uber athletic swingman with close to monitor star velocity, Hudson is not possible to cease when he’s getting down hill, is a continuing menace to dunk on you, and shoots the rock higher than you’d assume for a growing wing with that sort of athleticism. The 5 star prospect advised us that he fashions his recreation after Anthony Edwards when it comes to his mentality and will likely be part of a loaded Oak Cliff Religion Household squad in South Dallas this upcoming season.
Ja’Cori Thompson, 6’8, PF, Grayson HS (Ga.), 2029
Essentially the most expert massive man that the occasion needed to supply was undoubtedly Ja’Cori Thompson, a matchup nightmare within the sophomore class. The lengthy armed massive punished smaller defenders on the block, but additionally exploited mismatches together with his potential to shoot it from the perimeter and blow previous slower defenders together with his artful first step. Already holding D-1 affords, Thompson is part of Georgia’s completely stacked 2029 class.
Jeremiah Anderson, 6’4, PG/SG, Grayson HS (Ga.), 2029
The perfect combo guard that the occasion needed to supply was undoubtedly Jeremiah Anderson, one other piece of a loaded 2029 class at Grayson. The lanky guard was nice altering the tempo of the sport by pushing the rock up the ground, was a menace from the 3-point line, and had numerous artistic takes on the rack. After working with the Atlanta Celtics in Adidas 3SSB, Anderson picked up the primary of what is going to be many affords from Bethune-Cookman.
Elijah Ross, 5’10, PG, McEachern HS (Ga.), 2030
Exhibiting poise far past his years, Elijah Ross made you overlook that you just have been watching a participant who was simply coming into highschool on the Breakout Camp. The ground basic performed with nice tempo, showcased elite imaginative and prescient, and transformed on the rack regardless of not being the largest man. Ross is constant the McEachern/AOT pipeline and has the abilities to develop right into a very nice lead guard.
Shane Collins, 6’4, SG, Norcross HS (Ga.), 2030
A participant who seems to be like he is simply scratching the floor of what he can turn out to be, Shane Collins was an extremely intriguing guard with measurement at Breakout. The lengthy scoring guard shot the ball properly together with his toes set, made performs together with his athleticism on each ends, and utilized his measurement as a finisher within the paint. The AE5 freshman undoubtedly has the bodily profile to be among the finest massive guards in Georgia’s 2030 class.
Duke Howell, 6’3, SG, Norcross HS (Ga.), 2029
Maybe one of the best shooter the occasion needed to supply, Duke Howell was a menace any time that he crossed half court docket. The flame thrower had nice shot prep, was comfy taking pictures the ball on the transfer, and actually received into his shot shortly. Additionally displaying promise off the bounce, there’s undoubtedly expertise there for Howell to develop right into a combo guard with Norcross in highschool and Recreation Elite on the circuit.
Deuce Grayson, 6’0, PG, Holy Innocents HS (Ga.), 2030
One of many shiftiest guards within the camp, Deuce Grayson was a spotlight ready to occur. The catalyst was extremely artistic together with his deal with, was tremendous unselfish in a camp setting, and confirmed that he may make excessive stage passes with both hand. The Atlanta Celtics freshman subsequent up at Holy Innocents (Bulls lottery decide Caleb Wilson’s alma mater), the place he will likely be a two sport star on the gridiron as properly.
