Team Preview: Brentwood Academy

Brandon Tinnon November 4, 2021 @ 10:12 AM

It’s Basketball Time In Tennessee! Hoop season is back. Teams across the state are back at it, getting ready to compete for the gold ball. Winning a trip to the state takes a lot of hard work, effort, a little luck, and countless hours in the gym. This week, teams are getting ready for scrimmages and play days. PGH Tennessee will continue to highlight players and programs throughout the state as the season moves closer. Without further ado, we will now take a look at the following program: Brentwood Academy Last Year: 20-8 The Lady Eagles are primed and ready to return to the big dance. Coach Brown’s club is ready to hit the hardwood and compete against some of the best in the state. This team is going to get after it with in-your-face defense and push the ball in transition. BA has always been a sound fundamental group, add speed and size, this group is a team to be reckoned with. Coach Brown has been at BA for 10+ years. This program that Coach Brown has built has produced year in and year out. Look for these Lady Eagles to fly high once again. Projected starting 5: PG [player_tooltip player_id="245218" first="Millie" last="Brown"] 5’7/ SR G [player_tooltip player_id="285361" first="Trinity" last="Fields"] 5’5/ JR SF Ebony Perry 5’9/ JR PF Hope McDonald 5’10/ SR C Jada Jackson 5’10/ SR Breakout Player(s): [player_tooltip player_id="245218" first="Millie" last="Brown"] - This 5’7 PG plays the game fast and with poise. She has a high basketball IQ that puts her in the right spot at the right time. Offensively, she is a multi-level scoring threat who can dish the ball with the best of them. Her unselfish play is the backbone behind a lethal Lady Eagles attack. On the defensive end, she gets after it. Jumping passes and poking balls away from opponents, her defensive prowess leads to transition breaks. The UNC- Asheville got a steal for the future of their women’s program. [player_tooltip player_id="285361" first="Trinity" last="Fields"] - The 5’5 guard is quick on her feet. She can shoot the rock, but loves to attack downhill. She is a constant defensive threat, which helps her team grab easy buckets. Don’t let her size fool you. Trinity is a tough competitor and will cause havoc throughout the full length of the game. Top Newcomers: [player_tooltip player_id="290712" first="Annie" last="Buisson"]- The 5’7 sophomore is a gym rat. Plays the game with her heart on her sleeve. This fiery floor general will add some spark to the Lady Eagles’ attack. She has had a great mentor in Millie to where their games are similar. A multi-level scorer who is unselfish and delivers the ball to her teammates on time. An exciting prospect that will be a lynchpin for the Lady Eagles attack for the next few years. Kayla Dunlap- This 5’11 freshman comes from good stock. Blessed with size and impressive footwork, look for this young lady to contribute early in her career. She has a great floor presence and has learned a plethora of moves that will enable her to put the ball in the hole. Defensively, she is a shot blocker and collects boards. As she gains confidence, look for her to be a force inside.