Dycus and Meade’s PGH TN Roundtable Discussions: 4A-Region 8

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><img src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/yIMYvfOFQqgq8qFKn5zEy3x0rolBRAoOF7fsSaBLoqZs1VB_44ste0Lvyhr_DxA8tAQjSDSC_Hwn40235NQZilWbfjKr5CCi8T-RtggghvirvOf0MhodB3BN33VxZbOxNblMPdxbTHC98hjubSmvSMA" width="247" height="282"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations":"","_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66185b78719f4"} /--> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">Region MVP</span></em></strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dycus: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='290717' first='Carrington' last='Jones'], ‘24, Bartlett – The Auburn Montgomery commit has put together a tremendous 4 year career, resulting in multiple district championship, region championships, and state tourney appearances.  Her counting stats aren't eye popping, but they don't need to be.  [player_tooltip player_id='290717' first='Carrington' last='Jones'] is definitely the best player on the best team in the region.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Meade:[player_tooltip player_id='409005' first='Zoey' last='Rixter'], ‘25, Bartlett- The 6'1 guard is extremely fun to watch! She is a true example of a versatile athlete. Yes, you can never go wrong with picking teammate [player_tooltip player_id='290717' first='Carrington' last='Jones']. However, I'll give them my CO-MVP! I love what these two continuously did on the court. Rixter may not be as flashy, but she is extremely smooth with the basketball. I loved watching these two on the court together!&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"start":2} --> <ol start="2"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">Region's Most Improved</span></em></strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dycus:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='290727' first='Anna' last='Lee Avery'], ‘24, Houston – The senior averaged 18 points and 4 rebounds a game.&nbsp; She had a 29 point and 30 point explosion….proving she can be a legitimate hi-level scorer on a consistent basis.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='405708' first='Tierney' last='Kelsey'], ‘24, Whitehaven – The ‘24 averaged 21 points and averaged over 3 made threes a game.&nbsp; She turned into an elite scorer (562 total points) and playmaker this year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Meade:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='290718' first='Carlyn' last='Burdette'], ‘24, Collierville- The 6'1 Montevallo commit is a special athlete! You always love to see athletes improve and Burdette improves every time she steps on a basketball court! The hard work and preparation that Carlyn puts in, has shown in numerous aspects of her game! Montevallo is getting a good one!&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"start":3} --> <ol start="3"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">Region's Freshman of the Year</span></em></strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dycus: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='821997' first='Zaria' last='Moss'], ‘27, Arlington – The freshman forward averaged 14 points a game on 48% shooting from the field, and 6 rebounds.  At this, she was near a double double every game for Arlington.  Her potential as an old-school big is high…kinda reminds of ‘24 [player_tooltip player_id='876378' first='Isabel' last='Garcia'] (Cookeville).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Meade:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I too have to go with [player_tooltip player_id='821997' first='Zaria' last='Moss']. Moss is going to be a freshman known all across our state. I do believe that we will continue to hear more about her too! If this one continues to put in the work, she is going to be a nightmare matchup for opponents!&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"start":4} --> <ol start="4"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">Region Players to Watch Next Season:</span></em></strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dycus: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='409005' first='Zoey' last='Rixter'], ‘25, Bartlett – Holy cow, this kid has all the tools to be SPECIAL!!  She was first team all district this year, and her skill set is really developing.  Her tools–size, length, athleticism, motor–are all high level.  This year, her skill starting catching out with her elite athleticism, and I'm expecting a senior season breakout next year.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Meade:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Keep your eyes on Houston and their young talent! This is an entire region full of athletes that will play at the next level!&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"start":5} --> <ol start="5"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">Region Most Fun Team to Watch –</span></em></strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dycus: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bartlett here because you know what you're going to get.  They are incredibly well coached, always have college level kids, will often play a different brand of basketball as they have historically been loaded with bigs.  When I tune in to watch Barlett, I know I'll see a team that's disciplined and understands the gameplan.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Meade:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Collierville was extremely disciplined and fun to watch! I also agree with Bartlett because they had some of the top talent and they definitely execute their game plan accordingly!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->