Dycus and Meade’s PGH TN Roundtable Discussions: 2A-Region 1
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Region MVP Dycus: Maddy Newman Maddy Newman 6'2" | C Gatlinburg-Pittman | 2024 State TN has to be the answer. The TTU signee is simply a dominant highschool post with both an old school game and modern skill set. She’s…
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Dycus: Maddy Newman Maddy Newman 6'2" | C Gatlinburg-Pittman | 2024 State TN has to be the answer. The TTU signee is simply a dominant highschool post with both an old school game and modern skill set. She’s overpowering inside shooting 62% from the floor. Her range is starting to extend. She’s a 22 and 10 kid that could get more numbers if she were hunting them….but she’s hunting wins instead.
Dycus’ Runner Up: Amelia Pfeiffer Amelia Pfeiffer 6'2" | C Alcoa | 2024 State TN , Alcoa
Meade:
If the McDonald’s All-American committee can do it, so can I. Co-MVP again! It’s extremely difficult to pick between Maddy Newman Maddy Newman 6'2" | C Gatlinburg-Pittman | 2024 State TN and Amelia Pfeiffer Amelia Pfeiffer 6'2" | C Alcoa | 2024 State TN . These two are so much alike, yet so extremely different too! I love both of their games! I am also a new Tennessee Tech fan because I will be tuning in and rooting for both of these young women!
- Region Most Improved
Dycus:
Halle Bailey, Alcoa – The PG ended the year playing fantastic basketball. She was leading the team like a true floor general–she’s been vocal, confident, and intentional about her new leadership role.
Dycus’ Honorable Mention: Kenzington Fleming Kenzington Fleming 5'4" | PG Pigeon Forge | 2025 State TN , Pigeon Forge
Meade:
Kara Pitts, Alcoa – Kara was relentless on both sides of the court! She was a rebounding machine and played whatever role was needed of her. The jump that Kara made on the court statistically and all-around is impressive! I was left impressed by Pitts after every game I watched!
- Region Freshman of the Year
Dycus:
Tymirrianna Brown, Austin East – The freshman averaged 14 points, 4 assists, and 4 rebounds.
Dycus’ Honorable Mention: Jacy Cox Jacy Cox 5'8" | PG Alcoa | 2027 TN , Alcoa
Meade:
Jacy Cox Jacy Cox 5'8" | PG Alcoa | 2027 TN is a remarkable freshman and she is my freshman MVP. She is an elite defender! She is also a sniper from deep! This freshman has an extremely high ceiling so continue to watch her and Alcoa through the years!
- Region Players to Watch Next Season
Dycus:
Nya Burns Nya Burns 5'7" | CG Gatlinburg-Pittman | 2026 State TN , Gatlinburg-Pittman – The ‘26 PG has all the potential in the world. She’s already a top notch PG, averaging 13 points and 5 assists. As her usage goes up with Newman’s graduation, you will likely see a jump in Burns’ numbers.
Dycus’ Honorable Mention – Makalee, Pigeon Forge – The ‘26 is already a two time All-District 1st teamer. Eventually, people will begin to figure out how good she is.
Dycus’ Honorable Mention: Gwen Carrol, Alcoa – With Pfeiffer graduating, there will be a large chunk of the offense missing. GC will help fill it.
Meade:Continue to keep all eyes on the young talent in Alcoa and Gatlinburg-Pittman! Another region with a load of next level talent. Halle Bailey may be a softball standout but her heart is also larger than anyones on the basketball court too! Gwen Carroll Gwen Carroll 5'10" | SF Alcoa | 2025 State TN is an athlete that will see her stock continue to rise! Carroll is different!
- Region’s Most Fun Team to Watch –
Dycus:
Gatlinburg-Pittman – Simple answer…but I got to watch them battle twice against McMinn Central this season. The law firm of Glasper, Burns, & Newman is an incredibly talented trio, and a lot of fun to watch.
Meade:
I can’t even pick one. I enjoyed watching Alcoa, Gatlinburg-Pittman, South Greene, and so many good basketball teams throughout this region!