Coach Speak: Team Unlimited 17U OG w/ Coach Teal Davis
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I sat down with Coach Teal, one of the best and brightest coaches in East TN. She discussed her loaded 17U OG team with me, and here were our notes: Sally McReynolds TN #27 SG #12 HEIGHT 5'9" POS SG…
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Continue ReadingI sat down with Coach Teal, one of the best and brightest coaches in East TN. She discussed her loaded 17U OG team with me, and here were our notes:
Sally has played up with our 16U group since the 7th grade. This will be her first year playing 17U as a freshman. She just plays the right way. She was the only freshman on Dobyns Bennett’s varsity team this year, and she thrives on the defensive end. She knows how to guard, score, and make reads. She’s a very special freshman, and she has garnered some interest from the d1 and d2 level. I expect her to grow tremendously this season in her leadership skills.
Janell Tabor Janell Tabor 6'1" | C Tennessee | 2025 State TN
Janell Tabor Janell Tabor 6'1" | C Tennessee | 2025 State TN
Janell knows how to play hard. She’s the starting post for TN High, and she thrives on the boards. She finishes well around the basket, and she’s hard to score against. She’s an incredible teammate, and she has a great personality. I am very thankful that we have her to protect our paint! This season we want to see her improve her outside shot and footwork around the basket.
Bailey used to play softball, so I think this analogy fits her. She’s our ultimate utility player. She can play 3-5, and at each position she can guard. She has developed an outside shot to pair with her footwork on the inside. She’s 5’9, but she never plays undersized. I look forward to her growing as a leader this summer.
Saylor Hutcheson Saylor Hutcheson 5'9" | PG Campbell Co. | 2025 State TN
Saylor Hutcheson Saylor Hutcheson 5'9" | PG Campbell Co. | 2025 State TN
Saylor picked up with us for one tournament last season, and we could not wait to bring her back this year when spots opened up. She is an athlete and hustler. She’s a lefty shooter with an endless motor. She is for her team, and she works to make sure she is better for her goals and team. I expect her to give us more versatility this season and an added punch from the 3 point line.
Tinsley Walker
Tinsley Walker
Talk about another shooter! Tins is a big piece of Knox Catholic’s varsity squad, and she always plays steady. She’s consistent with her play, and she knows how to knock down the trey. She has incredible size for when she drives, and she can defend bigger guards as well. I look for her to give us an added scoring punch and versatility on the defensive end.
Brittany Morrow
Brittany Morrow
Britt is another utility player. She’s a natural driver and she scored her 1,000th point this season! She can do it all. She can score from the outside and inside, and she’s not afraid to guard someone full court. She knows how to make plays, and we’re very excited to see her grow more consistent in her outside shot.
Kaylee Smith
Kaylee Smith
Kaylee is a 5’11 post with incredible footwork on the inside. She’s a player that converts on the majority of her 1v1 set ups. At some workouts, we’ve also taken notice of her improved outside shot. I expect her to grow more confident in her skill set, while adding to it this summer.
Lillian Sims Lillian Sims 5'7" | SG TKA | 2025 State TN
Lillian Sims Lillian Sims 5'7" | SG TKA | 2025 State TN
Lil plays a solid role for Kings Academy. She is known for her ability to knock down the three and make plays. Her IQ is one of her best attributes along with her hustle. Definitely excited to see her playmaking ability on display this season.
Lainey Cox
Lainey Cox
Lainey Cox is a winner! Great size, and extremely versatile. Really strong mid range game, and her size allows her to play inside and outside. Tough kid.