Team Preview: Bartlett Lady Panthers

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Brandon Tinnon November 9, 2021 @ 11:20 AM

We Are Bartlett. That’s the motto. The time is here, area code 901. The basketball scene is ready to rock. Fall leagues are over, football season is coming to a close, and the all-mighty round ball is about to tip-off. In a city where the grit and grind reside, this blue-collar town is ready to lace ’em up and get on the hardwood. Let me introduce to you the Bartlett Lady Panthers. These young women are ready to put on a show. The Lady Panthers of Bartlett are ready to show not only teams in the Bluff City but in the state, that they mean business. These young ladies have put the time and energy into this past offseason with their eyes set on one goal. They are ready to write their own legacy. The Lady Panthers possess both size and speed. They are a defensive-minded club that has both great guard and post presence. Blessed with size, athletic ability, and foot speed, this team will be one of the hardest to defend. Led by a plethora of division one talent, this group of girls will be fun to watch. They play the game of basketball how it should be played, with heart and passion. Bartlett Lady Panthers Last Year: 14-16 Projected Starting 5: PG [player_tooltip player_id="245232" first="Kennedy" last="Claybrooks"] 5’6/ SR SG Neveah Scott 5’7/ JR SF [player_tooltip player_id="290717" first="Carrington" last="Jones"] 5’10/ SO PF [player_tooltip player_id="245226" first="Mya" last="Pratcher"] 6’2/ SR C [player_tooltip player_id="195902" first="Mallory" last="Collier"] 6’5/ JR Top Bench Rotation: PG [player_tooltip player_id="290966" first="Shamari" last="Hamlett"] 5’6/ SO G Brookly Spates 5’10/ SO SG Tya Johnson 5’6/ JR PF Zoey Rixter 6’0/ FR C Dacarra Ward 6’1/ F G Akya Woods 5’7/ G Breakout Player(s): [player_tooltip player_id="245232" first="Kennedy" last="Claybrooks"]- The 5’6 Texas State commit is one of the best floor generals in the state. She plays the game fast and with poise. With incredible court vision, she can attack downhill finishing at the rim, unleashing her mid-range game, or deliver timely passes to open teammates. She is a beast defensively on the hardwood, where she creates havoc leading to turn over buckets. She is a fierce competitor who is scrappy. [player_tooltip player_id="245226" first="Mya" last="Pratcher"]- The 6’2 Auburn commit is one of the toughest around. Displaying incredible athleticism and speed, she will be a matchup problem for teams. With the ability to score the ball from multiple areas and even possessing great ball-handling skills, Mya is sure to cause chaos for opponents. Blessed with size and length, she will definitely be a force on the defensive end by grabbing rebounds and blocking shots. [player_tooltip player_id="195902" first="Mallory" last="Collier"]- Back from the ATL, this 6’5 monster will be the anchor in the middle for the Lady Panthers. Blessed with size and strength, she is forced to be reckoned with down low. Mallory can dominate the glass on both ends of the floor. She has great footwork that enables her to finish around the rim and the ability to knock down the mid-range shot. Defensively, she is going to take away your best player down low. With her ability to block shots and take up space, the lanes against this team will not be available any night of the week. Currently, she has multiple Power 5 offers. Neveah Scott- This dynamic multi-level scoring threat is the silent assassin of the group. Neveah has great foot speed that enables her to get to the rack, unleash mid-range jumpers, and shoot daggers from beyond the arc. Overlooked by some, this young lady pulls her weight in multiple categories nightly. A prolific guard who will create many mismatches for opponents every game.