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Who Are The Glue Players?

Who Are The Glue Players?
Amanda Meade
Amanda Meade May 8, 2025 @ 01:04 PM
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Emily Atchley
Emily Atchley 5'10" | SF | 2026
TN
Bailey Tidwell
Bailey Tidwell 5'6" | PG | 2026
TN
Maggie Townsend
Maggie Townsend 5'8" | PG | 2027
TN
Olivia Loveday
Olivia Loveday 5'8" | SF/SG | 2027
TN
Aleyah Smyth
Aleyah Smyth 5'8" | SF | 2026
TN
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A glue player is the athlete that every team needs. What is a glue player? In my opinion, the glue player is often the grittiest, works extremely hard, and holds the team together by being an amazing teammate. Below are a few glue players: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["620459"],"_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-681ccd3d4b61c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Put Liv at the top of the glue player list! She recently earned "The Glue Award" by TKA. Well deserved and well earned! Loveday works extremely hard on and off the court. In the classroom, she holds a 4.2 GPA. She continues to make an impact in anything she does. Now, let's speak facts on the basketball court! Liv is one of the best communicators. She is vocal on offense, defense, and she is always vocal when it's her time to sit. A leader with a bright light that continues to shine! Defensively, she will give up her body to take charges, and she will dive on the floor for every loose ball. She is a strong finisher around the rim. She can finish well with either hand. She continues to rebound exceptionally well. Liv Loveday is a name that will continue to be mentioned. Check out one of her highlights: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/i/status/1917752074256703647","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"twitter","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/i/status/1917752074256703647 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["900249"],"_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-681ccd3d4b691"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Another TKA kid, YES! Why is Emily a glue player? More like, why is she not? She does ALL of the little things on the basketball court. She doesn't care how many points or how many minutes she plays. She does what is needed at any time for her team! She works extremely hard on every possession. She sets the hard screens. She rebounds at a high level. She provides her team with extra possessions. She gives 110% with her all out hustle. She's a crucial piece on any team that she plays for! In the classroom, she currently holds a 3.9 GPA. Check out a highlight: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18701782/67eb2d5b2b345a37ffc5d596">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18701782/67eb2d5b2b345a37ffc5d596</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["899864"],"_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-681cf09c7ae2b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Tidwell is now a leader at Seymour High School. Do not mistake the smile that Bailey always carries. She will battle on the court, and compete with the best of them! She plays the game of basketball the right way! She is extremely unselfish! She is one of the most selfless athletes that you will find. Tidwell does a great job connecting her team. Her team first attitude always goes beyond a box score. Defensively, she is quick and active. She will make opponents work! She's the point guard, the leader, and the glue! Keep your eyes on Bailey the rest of this grassroots season with her TN Trotters, and during her senior season! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["620586"],"_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-681cf09c7ae83"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Maggie is a competitor that will never take a play off. She prides herself on the defensive end. She does a great job getting deflections, steals, and forcing turnovers! Offensively, she's efficient, and she does a good job knocking down outside shots! She is a fundamentally sound athlete with great mechanics. She doesn't force shots or passes. She's a true glue kid that every coach would love to have on their squad. She's smart on and off the court! In the classroom, she holds a 3.9 GPA. This is a young '27 that will continue to put in the work. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["513244"],"_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-681cf09c7aecb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Smyth is a glue kid because she can fit and play multiple roles. You can put this one on any list; stock-riser, glue player, gamechanger, etc. I love her ability to jump out of the gym. She's a great two-way player. She is long, and athletically gifted! She is an athlete that could go for 20 points on any given night, but she makes the game winning, correct plays. She doesn't have to "gets hers" to be impactful. She does whatever it takes and it continues to show! She is one of the best defenders in the state. She will lock anyone up, and she will guard the best player! She's a winner, and she's a state champ! Catch her FBC Reign team this summer, and don't be late to watch her have a HUGE senior season! This kid is 110% legit in all aspects of the game! She is going to be a next level athlete, and she is going to be a good one!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Check out her highlights: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18812402/6811223ba244a73c9ed3f2c7">https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18812402/6811223ba244a73c9ed3f2c7</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

A glue player is the athlete that every team needs. What is a glue player? In my opinion, the glue player is often the grittiest, works extremely hard, and holds the team together by being an amazing teammate. Below are a few glue players:

Cedarville
Olivia Loveday

Olivia Loveday

TN #48
SF/SG #5
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS SF/SG
CLASS 2027
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Olivia
Loveday SF/SG
Class
2027
Height
5'8"
HS
The King's Academy
|
TN
Who Are The Glue Players?
Put Liv at the top of the glue player list! She recently earned “The Glue Award” by TKA....
Written by Amanda Meade
Cedarville
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Olivia Loveday

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State: Tennessee
School: The King's Academy
Club: FBC Reign

Put Liv at the top of the glue player list! She recently earned "The Glue Award" by TKA. Well deserved and well earned! Loveday works extremely hard on and off the court. In the classroom, she holds a 4.2 GPA. She continues to make an impact in anything she does. Now, let's speak facts on the basketball court! Liv is one of the best communicators. She is vocal on offense, defense, and she is always vocal when it's her time to sit. A leader with a bright light that continues to shine! Defensively, she will give up her body to take charges, and she will dive on the floor for every loose ball. She is a strong finisher around the rim. She can finish well with either hand. She continues to rebound exceptionally well. Liv Loveday is a name that will continue to be mentioned. Check out one of her highlights:

Check out some of my highlights from @UANextGHoops GUAA Session 1 @NookBasketball Hamilton, OH with my @2027Fbcreign team! Appreciate @AbbyRoberts_13 fam for 🎥each game and for @CoachVann35 + @rfvann24 for their dedication in helping us be our best version always! @FBCMotton… pic.twitter.com/UpFIzBh4nB

— 𝐎𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐲 (@livloveday_21) May 1, 2025
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Emily Atchley

Emily Atchley

HEIGHT 5'10"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Emily
Atchley SF
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
HS
TKA
|
TN
Who Are The Glue Players?
Another TKA kid, YES! Why is Emily a glue player? More like, why is she not? She does...
Written by Amanda Meade
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Emily Atchley

Twitter
State: Tennessee
School: TKA

Another TKA kid, YES! Why is Emily a glue player? More like, why is she not? She does ALL of the little things on the basketball court. She doesn't care how many points or how many minutes she plays. She does what is needed at any time for her team! She works extremely hard on every possession. She sets the hard screens. She rebounds at a high level. She provides her team with extra possessions. She gives 110% with her all out hustle. She's a crucial piece on any team that she plays for! In the classroom, she currently holds a 3.9 GPA. Check out a highlight:

https://www.hudl.com/video/3/18701782/67eb2d5b2b345a37ffc5d596

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Bailey Tidwell

Bailey Tidwell

HEIGHT 5'6"
POS PG
CLASS 2026
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Bailey Tidwell

State: Tennessee
School: TKA

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Tidwell is now a leader at Seymour High School. Do not mistake the smile that Bailey always carries. She will battle on the court, and compete with the best of them! She plays the game of basketball the right way!…

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Maggie Townsend

Maggie Townsend

TN #174
PG #44
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS PG
CLASS 2027
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Maggie
Townsend PG
Class
2027
Height
5'8"
HS
Sevier County
|
TN
Who Are The Glue Players?
Maggie is a competitor that will never take a play off. She prides herself on the defensive end....
Written by Amanda Meade
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Maggie Townsend

Instagram Twitter
State: Tennessee
School: Sevier County
Club: ETA Thunder

Maggie is a competitor that will never take a play off. She prides herself on the defensive end. She does a great job getting deflections, steals, and forcing turnovers! Offensively, she's efficient, and she does a good job knocking down outside shots! She is a fundamentally sound athlete with great mechanics. She doesn't force shots or passes. She's a true glue kid that every coach would love to have on their squad. She's smart on and off the court! In the classroom, she holds a 3.9 GPA. This is a young '27 that will continue to put in the work.

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North Greenville
Aleyah Smyth

Aleyah Smyth

TN
SF
HEIGHT 5'8"
POS SF
CLASS 2026
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Aleyah Smyth

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State: Tennessee
School: Heritage
Club: FBC Reign 2026

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Smyth is a glue kid because she can fit and play multiple roles. You can put this one on any list; stock-riser, glue player, gamechanger, etc. I love her ability to jump out of the gym. She's a great two-way…

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