Summer Notebook August 24th, 2026

Having watched 300+ games and made highlights from over 600+ student athletes over the last few months we will be covering the top standouts we saw

By Dr. Kris Watkins-Owner/Director of Southern Hoops Report, Video Director for On The Radar Hoops

2029 Phillip Claybrooks

Claybrooks is one of the more productive 2029s in Georgia and showed it as a freshman on Lovett’s Sweet 16 team, averaging 9.6 PPG, 5.3 RPG and 3.3 APG. He scores with good pace and doesn’t get rushed with the ball. He uses a hesitation dribble and crossover to read the defender, get downhill, and finish at the rim or create space for mid-range jumpers with elite footwork in the paint. Defensively he impacts the game with deflections and steals that turn into transition opportunities.

2027 Kaiden Long

One of GA’s more underrated prospects that is a walking double double each and every time laces them up. A high motor interior presence who scores inside through contact on offense and alters shots at the rim and finishes plays with rebounds on the defensive end of the floor. Reliable back to the basket scorer with a soft touch with either hand. He isn’t afraid to do the dirty work inside to help his team win and has more than held his own against a number of D1 level interior players.

2027 Patrick Blanchard

Blanchard is a flat out gamer each time he steps on the floor and doesn’t back down from the competition. Serves as a table setter on the offensive end of the floor setting up teammates and running the offense, high IQ player when the ball is in his hands. Has a quick and high release with deep range from 3. Shows a good change of pace attacking off the dribble using his hesitation to get by second level defenders when he attacks.

2028 Jarvis Williams

One of the top 3-point shooters on the On The Radar Hoops circuit this year for the Warner Robins All Stars after being named First Team All-Region last season. He is a game-changer with his ability to rattle off multiple 3s in a row. Over the last year, he has really improved his ability and willingness to put the ball on the floor and attack off the bounce, where he can finish with runners in the paint or kick out to shooters.