Dycus & Meade’s TN Roundtable Discussions: Class 4A-Region 7

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><img src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/MSTZLMrAxXOt9qdpVOQ_CWaVGjuAlLuLe87mxHHgR_7dn8AKUoHgpAGtOiaGc2moQkZU1PLRQ64fENEsXH8SSOqrzpIX6iwvZ8lISzp-k3fmrGTp2mAu_GjSdChfVmrb4QspYWj08e_WuhRAGfPaGhs" width="294" height="319"></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- 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='245352' first='Imari' last='Berry'], ‘24, Clarksville – Berry is one of the premier guards in the country, much less her region.  She's averaged 20 a game in carrying Clarksville to an undefeated (29-0) record as of this writing.  The 5'10 Clemson commit was also named a McDonald's All-American.  She's Clarksville's all-time leading scorer, edging out former UT Vol @bash931 (Basheera Graves) total of 2,397.  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Honorable Mention:  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='291002' first='Torri' last='James'], ‘24, Rossview – The 5'11 Western Kentucky commit put together a tremendous senior season as she averaged 17 points, 8 rebounds, 2.3 blocks, and 2.5 steals.  Jame's has every tool to be a major difference maker at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Meade: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I can't go against Berry. [player_tooltip player_id='245352' first='Imari' last='Berry'] is the sole MVP. She's a McDonald's All-American and I'm excited to see what she does at the next level! Her overall game translates the next level in every way! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"start":2} --> <ol start="2"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">Region Most Improved</span></em></strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dycus:  </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='290998' first='Kendall' last='Myree'], ‘24, Northwest:  The epitome of improvement from the 6'1 senior post.  Last season she averaged 4.5 points and 6 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 block.  This season, she's jumped in every area:  12.5 points, 9.5 rebounds, 2 steals, and 1.7 blocks.  Myree turned into a game changer this year as she was chosen as her district MVP.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Honorable Mention:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Noe Wilkerson, ‘24, Henry County</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Meade: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I'll also state Noe Wilkerson. The Henry County D1 softball standout can also get it done on the basketball court. She is an athlete that does whatever it takes to put her team in position to win games! I </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"start":3} --> <ol start="3"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">Region 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='822252' first='Leelee' last='Fernandez'], '27, Dickson -- As a freshman she averaged 6 points, 5 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 2 steals. She's already a well rounded role player that's top 3 on the team in everything but blocks. She's got a high ceiling!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Meade:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We could throw out a couple of names for this one. I'll give you one that is one to keep your eyes on next season too! Eliyah Fernandez, Dickson County. Fernandez is impressive on the defensive side of the ball. This athlete is going to get better in all aspects of her game, keep your eyes on her! </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><span style="text-decoration: underline">Dycus: </span></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='636529' first='Keely' last='Webb'], ‘26, Dickson County – Webb is a 5'7 guard that saw her scoring average jump to nearly 15 a game, while providing really nice rebounding numbers as a combo guard.  She knocked down 62 threes as well, which is over 2 a game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='636401' first='Karleigh' last='Stevenson'], ‘26, Dickson – The sophomore forward averaged 12 points and 7 rebounds with an old-school game.&nbsp; She went off for 18 points on 8-12 shooting in their Region tournament win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='810489' first='Malon' last='Smith'], ‘25, Clarksville – The junior guard has been the 2nd leading scorer all year long for undefeated Clarksville.&nbsp; She's been a double digit scorer all season, and was named to the all region tourney team.&nbsp; She's legit.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dycus' Honorable Mention: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline"> <a href="https://www.maxpreps.com/tn/paris/henry-county-patriots/athletes/nakiyah-moore/?careerid=9omoikt65a9dd">Na'Kiyah Moore</a></span>, 26, Henry County</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1122555' first='Shakiah' last='Vance'], ‘26, Clarksville –&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1122636' first='Ally' last='Howard'], ‘26, Clarksville</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1122442' first='Ellie' last='Hankemeier'], ‘26, Rossview</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Meade:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>All of the names mentioned above are athletes to watch. I would definitely keep eyes on the youth at Dickson County! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true,"start":5} --> <ol start="5"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline">Region's 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>When you have a chance to watch a local McDonald's All American play for an undefeated team…that's your answer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Meade: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I can't agree more, coach! What Berry was able to do on the court throughout her highschool career was remarkable! The entire team was fun to watch!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->