Midseason “Coach Speak” with Coach Rachel Vann
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We touched base with one of the best basketball minds in the state to get her assessment on a few of TN’s top player’s she’s familiar with. Bailey Blair TN #114 PG #25 HEIGHT 5'4" POS PG CLASS 2026 View…
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It’s not always easy to be Scottie Pippen when your teammate is Michael Jordan…but Blair does it well. On her Richland team, her and Shelby Higgins are the engines that make them go. Higgins is the big-time scorer, and Blair fills in the rest of the gaps as the ultimate role player. She is the total package on both ends. Can guard the other teams best player, and make them non existent and can score what’s needed
Offensively, she’s a great facilitator. She can also drop 20 when defenses choose to give Richland those scoring options. Blair is super smart, and simply will take what the defense gives.
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McNealy has had a huge sophomore season, exploding onto the scene while continually getting double doubles with her combination of great size, length, athleticism, and instincts. She is performing well on both ends of the court, and her two way ability makes her a really intriguiging college prospect (especially for a ’26)! She had one 20 rebound game this season! She is scoring on 3 levels, defending every position on the floor, and rebounding in double figures almost every night. She is a budding star.
Absolute elite athlete and beast on both ends of the floor. She’s a 6’2 wing with all the makings of a big time college player. She’s learning how to play an efficient face up game on offense–and when she gets headed downhill with a head of steam, her percentage at the rime is top notch. She’s already a game changing, switchable defender; and now she can score facing up or back to the basket. Her game is growing by leaps and bounds!
Gilbert plays like a piece of DYNAMITE? She’s a fierce defender and spear heads the Cookeville defensive pressure. She’s also had a terrific scoring season, and has developed into an explosive 3 level scorer! Gilbert is having a great season this year helping one of the best defensive teams in the state!! Cookeville will be an extremely tough out with their combination of offense and defensive ability.
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Nicholas is one of the best ’26 PGs in the state. She’s been dominating on the offensive end in scoring and assists, and putting up terrific stats. She’s had multiple double doubles in points and assists. She helps rebounding, gets in passing lanes, etc. Really high level player on a potential state champion!
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Werner simply does whatever she is asked. Whether playing PG or Combo Guard, she can go get 20 or direct the entire offense with high level passing. Werner’s skill set is tremendous, and she’s a very diverse offensive player. She is a great defender and rebounder!! She just knows how to win and will do what it takes.