Noise Makers: Recruiting Update

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>USE CODE "tinnon30" FOR 30% OFF THE FIRST PURCHASE OF ANY SUBSCRIPTION</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Juniors, it's go time. Time to get that season loaded up in your brains. Yeah I know we are a few months away from tip-off, but shoot, when you are excited like me , heck your juices just start flowing. This 2026 class in my opinion is special. We got a lot of girls within the class who have had a lot of eyes on them over the course of the years. I am not talking about high school coaches scouting them, but college coaches recruiting them, providing them opportunities to come play at the next level. Granted, not everyone in the class has an offer yet. However, we have some very high-level girls who have been receiving interest from schools all across the country.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For starters, let's talk <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='513228' first='Kimora' last='Fields']</strong>, the # 1 kid currently in the 2026 class. We all know the impact she brings to the table for Bradley Central. The kid literally will compete wherever and against whoever and will find a way to impact the game. Georgia, Wake Forest, Memphis, Central Florida, and Clemson are just a few schools who have offered. Oh, there will be more and wherever she signs, will be getting a beast.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='513233' first='Natalya' last='Hodge']</strong> from Bearden, World Wide Natalya, is another kid who is getting heavily recruited in this class. She has 22+ offers from the likes of schools such as Missouri, Georgia, Penn State, Clemson, just to name a few. This kid is a difference maker and coaches are tuning in and admiring her tremendous skill set. A dynamic scoring guard who can command the offense and stars on the defensive side of the ball. A tremendous player with a huge upside.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='513227' first='Meeyah' last='Green']</strong> from Knox Webb, is one of the most selfless basketball players around. Super tough kid who is a great two-way player. The likes of Georgia, UCF, Clemson, and UNLV have come calling plus others. The kid's game keeps getting better as I know first hand she's a gym rat who works on her craft daily. Her recruitment is just getting started but talk about some solid programs looking for someone to come in and steer the ship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='513229' first='Faye' last='Williams']</strong> from Bartlett is one to watch. I know some Power 5s have been around. This kid has tremendous size at 6'2. When you can play inside and out, create mismatches, and do multiple things to affect the outcome of the game, yeah coaches take awareness of your actions. Versatile kid who is and will be highly sought after.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='593347' first='Chelby' last='Jordan']</strong> from Dyersburg is another versatile dual sport athlete who has received a lot of interest from mid-major schools. Belmont, Lipscomb, Austin Peay,Kennesaw State just to name a few. However, I expect bigger programs to jump on board especially when they see her ability to not only score the basketball, but also her ability to facilitate it as well. This kid is phenomenal in the open floor and I guarantee you more schools will come knockin sooner rather than later.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='513236' first='Robynn' last='Thompson']</strong> from Trezevant is another kid who is about to start receiving a lot of interest. Queens in North Carolina came knocking early, but look for others to follow suit. This kid is super talented. Had a tremendous summer. Love the grinding mentality and what she brings to the table.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='636390' first='Andrea' last='Flores']</strong> from Daniel Boone has had a tremendous travel ball season as she was scorching the net. Was averaging double figures each contest as she put on a show for college coaches on the baseline. UTC, Mississippi State, Toledo, Boston College, Belmont, and Georgia Tech are a few of the schools who have shown interest in this young lady. Talented, yes, this kid is a game changer and will be a solid get for any program at the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='513232' first='Nya' last='Burns']</strong>, the dynamic PG from Grace Christian Academy-Knoxville had a phenomenal summer ball season. Youngstown, Evansville, Southern Miss, and North Alabama were just a few of the schools that came about to offer. Her defensive prowess and her command of an offense and the way she can handle the ball under pressure, will surely bring about other opportunities as well. This kid is super tough and will see even more programs come her way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The girls mentioned are from the top 8 from last year's rankings. However, who knows who will be moving up or down come this fall. There are plenty of other young ladies within this class who have received offers and looks rightfully so. Ladies, even if I didn't mention you in this article, keep going out there doing your thing. Myself, these coaches, we all will be taking notice. Hard work does pay off and sooner or later you will be receiving that opportunity you have worked so hard for. No matter the level, an offer is a blessing. Just stay true to your books, family, and your game. You will prevail and like I mentioned earlier, this class is littered with talent that will play at the next level. I can't say where, but you will be on a different platform when it's all said and done.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->