OTR Summer Jam Immediate Takeaways
On The Radar has become one of the top platforms in the Southeast, and some of the top teams in the country came to take advantage of the platform and compete against top talent. There was talent on every court,…
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Continue ReadingOn The Radar has become one of the top platforms in the Southeast, and some of the top teams in the country came to take advantage of the platform and compete against top talent. There was talent on every court, and here are my immediate takeaways…
Brodey Cuffle (6’6/F/’26/Team Huncho)
IG: Brodey_cuffle_22 / Teamhunchobasketball
X: @Brodeycuffle / @Teamhunchobball
If I was doing my sniper school article, Brodey would definitely be in the article, as he made four three-pointers in the game against Team Thad. He has good positional size, and the eval is simple when it comes to Brodey; he is a marksman from behind the arc. He can get it done in his c&s opportunities as well as when he is coming off screens. He will be an intriguing prospect for coaches at the next level, but further evaluation will answer my question when it comes to his ability to create his own offense. He listed the following offer: Bryant College.
Heimir Gamalíel Helgason (6’9/F/’26/Team Curry)
IG: heimirgam / teamcurry
X: @heimirgam / @TeamCurry
Heimir had me locked in on his play as he has size and length. He also showed a solid skill set early, with a nice shooting stroke and the ability to put the rock on the floor and attack the rim. As the game went on, what I thought I was about to see from the scoring aspect of his game never came to fruition. I am not going to make a quick judgment when it comes to his ability to score the rock because I saw potential. Still, I need to see that potential turn into production, especially with the physical tools and the skillset that he brings to the court. He rebounded at a high rate, challenged shots at the rim, and got out in transition. He competes and makes plays that contribute to winning. He listed the following offer: Hampton University.
Andre Jernigan (6’0/PG/’26/Team EYA)
IG: Rackaidsdre / Teameyabasketball
X: @Andrejernigan2 / @Teameya
Andre is a score-first PG who led his team to what many considered an upset win over the Atlanta Celtics. He led his team with 22pts, including the game-winning three-pointer. He may be small, but he can flat-out put the ball in the basket. He scores from all levels and gives teams headaches with his shiftiness off the bounce, tough shot-making abilities, and creative passing. Andre is very cerebral and focused as a floor general and he is the guy who his coaches want the ball in his hands. As good of a feel he has for the game and as much of a weapon he is on the offensive end of the floor, he anticipates the game exceptionally well, on both ends of the floor, as he sees plays before they happen. He has underwhelming overall body strength and an underdeveloped body, which will be a topic of discussion when coaches from the next level consider him.
Evan Toms (6’8/C/’27/Game Elite)
IG: evan.toms34 / 3ssbgameelite2027
X: @EvanToms34 / @gameeliteatl
Evan is a young inside presence with size and length. He is really good at finishing around the rim and has good feet and hands. His team played up in this tourney and Evan didn’t seem rushed or that the speed of the game affected him. He is a solid screen-setter and roller out of the ball-screen action. As mentioned, he was very good at scoring at the rim, which is where he did most of his damage, and what I liked about his game is the fact he stayed producing in the paint without drifting out to the perimeter, which you see with many post players. He is a fundamental big with developing post skills, and his development is one to watch over the next couple of years. Evan still needs to work on his strength and explosiveness, especially as he will get action on varsity with his high school team next year.
Bobby Buggs Bobby Buggs 6'0" | PG Eagle's Landing | 2026 State GA (6’1/PG/’26/AE5)
IG: B3bby.__ / Ae5_basketball_
X: @Iambobbybuggs / @Ae5Basketball
Bobby is a lead guard who showed that he can facilitate and score the rock. He showed his unselfishness early as he intentionally got his teammates involved, even when he had easy scoring opportunities for himself. He knows how to run a team, has good floor vision and playmaking instincts, and showed leadership at the lead guard spot. He was tough off the bounce and was constantly getting into the heart of the defense and finding open teammates. He plays with a high PG IQ, has quick decision-making ability, and understands how to control the game at the pace his team wants to play. He does not have great length or strength, which is something that coaches at the next level will look at when considering Bobby.
Josiah King Sanders (6’8/CG/’26/BMaze Elite)
IG: dajoshow._ / bmazeelite
X: @Josiah_sanders1
Josiah is an explosive backcourt talent with good positional size. He showed a lot of versatility in the game I saw him compete as he showed his ability to handle the rock and score off the bounce. He displayed his athleticism as he was finishing above the rim and even caught a body. He was also flying around the court, making plays on both ends of the floor. He is an athletic secondary playmaker on offense and, on the other end of the floor, a player who can defend multiple positions. His size is a factor as he can see and pass over the top of smaller guards, and when he is matched up against bigger, more stout players, he uses his athleticism and quickness to get by them off the bounce. One question that will have many watching for the answer over the next two years is whether he will emerge as a true big PG as he eyes the next level or if he will settle into just playing off the ball. He listed offers from the following schools: Appalachian State, Coastal Carolina, High Point University, Elizabeth City State University, Hampton University, California Berkeley, Charleston, Norfolk State University, and Radford University.