Muahhhh……. Scary Hoopers!
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Happy Halloween! Last night, the majority of everyone participated in this glorious spooky occasion. It got me thinking “on the hardwood, we have some formidable characters of our own that play basketball in Tennessee.” This state is filled with talented…
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Continue ReadingHappy Halloween! Last night, the majority of everyone participated in this glorious spooky occasion. It got me thinking “on the hardwood, we have some formidable characters of our own that play basketball in Tennessee.” This state is filled with talented young ball players who strike fear in opponents every time they suit up. I mean coaches game plan for them and players understand it’s a tall task against them. The collection of talent is pretty darn good on some squads around the state and it’s newspaper worthy.
Put it this way, every school in our state has a star or best player. But to have two, three, or even four, smh, that’s crazy. Think about the different scoring options a coach could have. Think about a kid’s mind when they have to guard them. Challenging. Oh yeah! But if you are a true ballplayer, it’s a challenge you would accept and as a spectator it would be fun to watch these girls play ball. If you coached talent like this, “Bless ‘em,” endless possibilities on the horizon.
In lieu of Halloween, I just thought of some ballplayers and schools who would strike fear in opponents based on the collection of talent . They aren’t listed by whose best or most talented. Just simply names thrown together. In doing this, I thought about the collection of talent and how they would blend. Each squad is set to make a run at state contention in their perspective classification. This is not a slam against anyone if not listed, just girls who first come to mind. Like I said, every team has a best or star player. To have multiple kids who can be the leading catalyst for the night, it’s simply amazing.
So below is the list of hoopers and schools. Like I said, no particular order. Also listed are NBA teams they could be. In conclusion just note, the young ladies who are listed are primed and ready to make a run at state contention. Opening day is around, so get your popcorn ready!
Dynamic Duos- Batman and Robins
The Timberwolves, Grizzlies, Bulls, Heat, Lakers of the state
McKinzie- Savannah Davis Savannah Davis 5'9" | SG McKenzie | 2024 State TN , Mikaela Reynolds
Clarksville Christian- Lauren Hassell Lauren Hassell 6'2" | PF Clarksville Christian | 2027 TN , Marley Spiers Marley Spiers 6'3" | C Clarksville Christian | 2027 TN
McMinn Central- Molly Masingale Molly Masingale 5'9" | SF McMinn Co. | 2024 State TN , Karina Bystry Karina Bystry 5'10" | PG McMinn Central | 2025 State TN
Westview- McCall Sims McCall Sims 5'8" | PG Westview | 2025 State TN , Kylie Alexander
Harpeth Hall- Ava Krumwiede Ava Krumwiede 6'1" | PF Harpeth Hall | 2025 State TN , Charlotte Myers Charlotte Myers 5'9" | SG Harpeth Hall | 2024 State TN
Wayne Co.- Blair Baugus Blair Baugus 6'0" | PF Wayne Co. | 2025 State TN , Jac Keaton Jac Keaton 5'7" | SG Wayne Co. | 2024 State TN
Cleveland- Lauren Hurst Lauren Hurst 6'3" | PF Cleveland | 2025 State TN , Emma Smith Emma Smith 5'8" | SG Cleveland | 2025 State TN
Lincoln Co.- Abby Bryan Abby Bryan 5'10" | SF Lincoln County | 2025 State TN , Molly Brown Molly Brown 5'8" | SG Lincoln Co. | 2025 State TN
Clarksville- Imari Berry Imari Berry 5'10" | SG Clarksville | 2024 State TN , Malon Smith Malon Smith 5'6" | CG Clarksville | 2025 State TN
Station Camp- Anu Richard, Cami Klein
Huntingdon- Lilly Kee Lilly Kee 6'0" | PF Huntingdon | 2024 State TN , Annabelle Singleton Annabelle Singleton 5'6" | PG Huntingdon | 2024 State TN
Nolensville- Leilani Washington Leilani Washington 5'6" | CG Nolensville | 2025 State TN , Nyla Johnson Nyla Johnson 5'8" | CG Nolensville | 2027 TN
Rockvale- Jade Watson Jade Watson 5'7" | PG Rockvale | 2027 TN , Kamaria Murray
Big 3s- Three Amigos
The Celtics, Cavs, Hawks, Suns, Nuggets of the state.
Gatlinburg- Pittman- Maddy Newman Maddy Newman 6'2" | C Gatlinburg-Pittman | 2024 State TN , Nya Burns Nya Burns 5'7" | CG Gatlinburg-Pittman | 2026 State TN , Maliyah Glaspar Maliyah Glaspar 5'5" | PG Gatlinburg-Pittman | 2026 State TN
Dyersburg- Joya Crawford, Chelby Jordan Chelby Jordan 5'8" | PG Dyersburg | 2026 State TN , Kay Kay Strayhorn
The King’s Academy- Brady Branam Brady Branam 6'2" | PF TKA | 2025 State TN , Skylar Walden Skylar Walden 5'8" | PG The Kings Academy | 2027 TN , Olivia Loveday Olivia Loveday 5'8" | SF The King's Academy | 2027 TN
USJ- Haylan Ayers Haylan Ayers 5'9" | CG University School of Jackson | 2027 TN , Lilly Teague Lilly Teague 5'7" | SG University School of Jackson | 2027 TN , Ava Barham
Brentwood- Ava Jarrett Ava Jarrett 5'6" | PG Brentwood | 2026 State TN , Ella Ryan Ella Ryan 5'10" | PG Brentwood | 2025 State TN , Anna Williams Anna Williams 6'2" | C Brentwood | 2026 State TN
Knoxville Catholic- Sydney Mains Sydney Mains 5'11" | SF Knoxville Catholic | 2024 State TN , Amaya Redd Amaya Redd 5'10" | SF Knox. Catholic | 2025 State TN , Andrea Flores Andrea Flores 5'10" | SG Daniel Boone | 2026 State TN
Bartlett- Carrington Jones Carrington Jones 5'8" | CG Bartlett | 2024 State TN , Faye Williams Faye Williams 6'3" | PF Bartlett | 2026 State TN , Zoey Rixter Zoey Rixter 6'1" | SG Bartlett | 2025 State TN
Livingston Academy- Ellie Butler Ellie Butler 5'9" | SG Livingston Academy | 2025 State TN , Mallie Gene Coleman, Keely Mullins Keely Mullins 6'1" | SG N/A | 2025 State TN
Fantastic 4’s- Power Squads
The Clippers and Warriors of the state.
Bradley Central- Kimora Fields Kimora Fields 6'2" | PF Bradley Central | 2026 State TN , Harmonie Ware Harmonie Ware 5'9" | SG Bradley Central | 2025 State TN , TaTianna Stovall TaTianna Stovall 6'1" | SF Bradley Central | 2025 State TN , Avary Brewer Avary Brewer 5'7" | PG Bradley Central | 2025 State TN
Blackman- Kaelyn Flowers Kaelyn Flowers 5'6" | PG Blackman | 2024 State TN , Aaiyanna Dunbar Aaiyanna Dunbar 6'2" | C Blackman | 2024 State TN , Lyriq Mastin Lyriq Mastin 5'7" | CG Blackman | 2025 State TN , Tishana Moore Tishana Moore 5'9" | SF Blackman | 2024 State TN
PCA- Daisy Gale Daisy Gale 5'8" | PG PCA | 2024 State TN , Ambria Ferkany Ambria Ferkany 5'7" | SG Providence Christian Academy | 2024 State TN , Gabby DeBord Gabby DeBord 6'2" | PF PCA | 2027 TN , Kayte Madison Bjornstad Kayte Madison Bjornstad 6'1" | C Franklin Road Christian School | 2026 State TN
Beech- Carson Sisk Carson Sisk 6'0" | SF Beech | 2024 State TN , Genesis Harris, Bailey Ford, Kabria Revels Kabria Revels 5'8" | SG Beech | 2024 State TN
Coffee Co.- Olivia Vinson Olivia Vinson 5'11" | SG Coffee Co. | 2025 State TN , Channah Gannon Channah Gannon 6'0" | PF Coffee Co. | 2025 State TN , Natalie Barnes Natalie Barnes 5'7" | SG Coffee Co. | 2026 State TN , Jules Ferrell Jules Ferrell 5'7" | PG Coffee County Central | 2027 TN