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Fear the “storm”

Fear the “storm”
Amanda Meade
Amanda Meade January 13, 2025 @ 04:47 PM
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Kyla Collins
Kyla Collins 5'5" | PG/SG | 2028
TN
Maddie Braden
Maddie Braden 5'11" | SG | 2027
TN
Kaliyah Burden
Kaliyah Burden 5'8" | SG | 2027
TN
Gwen Carroll
Gwen Carroll 5'10" | SF | 2026
TN
Payton Rollins
Payton Rollins 5'9" | PG/CG | 2027
TN
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The snow and ice are slowly melting away in East TN. However, a few athletes mentioned below bring the "storm" every game:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["810523"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67856ad48f11d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gwen is averaging over 15 points per game with an efficient percentage! She is also averaging over 5 rebounds per game. She has poured in numerous double-doubles! Malone once said, "I work hard. I focus. I train. My thoughts are my own. I set my goals. I take the road less traveled, and I don't look back." These words highlight the mentality, the focus, the work you put in, and how you are your own individual person! Carroll continues to put the work in. This athlete is determined and focused and she is not losing that focus! She is athletically gifted and what she has added to her gift is fun to watch! She's hard to guard and one of the versatile athletes that can guard anyone on the floor. If you are a next level coach, Gwen will make your team better!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":"","_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67856ad48f175"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":"","_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67856ad48f1b6"} /--> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["821765"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-678574c36d258"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A few gyms may have been closed the past few days due to the weather, but I can assure you that Maddie found a way to pick up a basketball! Braden is one of the athletes in the state of Tennessee that should have all eyes on her. She is averaging over 19 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 steals per game. She is an offensive threat from every angle. I love her handles, her footwork, and her ability to score at will no matter who defends her. She is incredibly skilled and does it all at a high level. She has great size and length for the guard position. She defends at a high level and she makes athletes around her better! I love what [player_tooltip player_id='821765' first='Maddie' last='Braden'] brings! Yes, every college coach at every level should be toning in! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["619788"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-678574c36d2d9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Rollins is playing at a high level despite her team's record right now. She's a young leader that is averaging over 18 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 steals per game! I love her ability to see the court. She has great court vision and great handles. We know that Payton can score the rock. I've always thought that one of her strongest attributes is in her elite court vision. One of my favorite stat lines from Rollins is the 37 points, 4 assists, 3 steals with zero turnovers! She also shot 60% from the field in the game against Lakeway! 37 points is an impressive feature. However, having zero turnovers when the ball is in your hands over 75% of the time is a feature that is more impressive to me! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1154958' first='Kyla' last='Collins']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2028","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"12123","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Union County","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"ETA","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-678574c36d3bd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">I watched Collins over the summer and I am not surprised one bit with the start of her freshman season! She has mastered the art of getting to her spot and hitting the floater! She is averaging over 18 points, 3 assists, and 2 steals per game. Kyla has a beautiful outside shot that she will step in and shoot 5 feet behind the three point line! This is a young athlete to keep your eyes on through the years. She will continue to improve in all aspects of her game!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["821733"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-678574c36d428"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Burden is and still remains one of my top 5 defenders in the state of Tennessee. I love the defensive intensity that she brings every game! You can bring me your best athlete and I am trusting Kaliyah to guard them! She is averaging over 14 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals. She is a scoring threat that can turn defense to offense extremely fast. The class of '27 in the state of TN is a great one, and Burden should be at the top of your recruiting list! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

The snow and ice are slowly melting away in East TN. However, a few athletes mentioned below bring the "storm" every game:

Gwen Carroll

Gwen Carroll

TN
SF
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Gwen
Carroll SF
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
HS
Alcoa
|
TN
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Gwen Carroll

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State: Tennessee
School: Alcoa
Club: TN Flight Trotters
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Maddie Braden

Maddie Braden

TN
SG
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS SG
CLASS 2027
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Maddie
Braden SG
Class
2027
Height
5'11"
HS
CAK
|
TN
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Maddie Braden

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State: Tennessee
School: CAK
Club: AL Southern Starz
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Payton Rollins

Payton Rollins

TN
PG/CG
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS PG/CG
CLASS 2027
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Payton
Rollins PG/CG
Class
2027
Height
5'9"
HS
South Doyle
|
TN
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Payton Rollins

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State: Tennessee
School: South Doyle
Club: TN Flight
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