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When you look at the top 20 freshman shot blockers in the state, you can’t help but love the list of names that jumps out. First you have Lauren Hassell Lauren Hassell 6'3" | PF Clarksville Christian | 2027 State…
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Continue ReadingWhen you look at the top 20 freshman shot blockers in the state, you can’t help but love the list of names that jumps out.
First you have Lauren Hassell Lauren Hassell 6'3" | PF Clarksville Christian | 2027 State TN . The 6’3 wing is just a superstar on both sides of the ball. I have her as the best ’27 in the state.
Brylee Fly Brylee Fly 5'11" | SF Wilson Central | 2027 State TN (Wilson Central) ranks number 2. She was a double double machine all year for Wilson Central, and is destined for a huge career.
Payton Richmond-Watson Payton Richmond-Watson 6'0" | C Powell | 2027 State TN is #4. She came off the bench for Powell and gave great minutes. She’s known as more of an offensive threat, so seeing her in the top 5 was awesome.
Coming in at #6 is Brooke Kesey Brooke Kesey 5'11" | PF F.C. Boyd Christian School | 2027 State TN who is have a tremendous spring with ETA Thunder ’27 Walden.
Karmine Carmichael Karmine Carmichael 6'0" | C Cocke Co. | 2027 State TN is at #7. She was perhaps the best player on the Cocke County team that went to state. She’s tremendous.
Marley Spiers Marley Spiers 6'3" | C Clarksville Christian | 2027 State TN is at #8, and she’s a legitimate D1 post–and the 2nd Clarksville Christian freshman to appear in the top 10.
Then in the teens you start getting to the long wings that ALSO block shots. Names like
#11 Danae Kennedy Danae Kennedy 6'0" | SG First Assembly Christian School | 2027 State TN
#14 Laila Downs-Darden
#16 Tymirrianna Brown Tymirrianna Brown 5'7" | SG Austin-East | 2027 State TN
#17 Malea Masingale Malea Masingale 5'10" | SF McMinn Central | 2027 State TN
#18 Maria Lyde Maria Lyde 5'9" | CG Greeneville | 2027 State TN
#20 Maddie Braden Maddie Braden 5'9" | SG CAK | 2027 State TN
These are all freshman that make big impacts on both sides of the ball. And each of these kids is likely a next level college player. Players and parents take note–PLAY DEFENSE.